Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Now that it’s officially fall and American football season, get prepared for some tasty snack ideas for tailgating, parties or just watching at home in front of your TV (if your cable provider will actually show the game you want to watch). Last week’s veggie share included tomatillos, the small green fruit that is a…

Brilliant Beets

For my last recipe post of this summer (sigh), I’ve chosen the most vibrant vegetable I know: the beet!  It can be pickled, boiled or roasted. Works in salads or as a room temp side on warmer days.  And in wintry weather, it becomes the star of hearty dishes like goulash. My favorite way to…

Relaxing In Rhode Island

For this month’s travel post, instead of a far off land, I’ve chosen a more accessible destination — the Ocean State. At least it can be reached by car if you’re one of my readers in the Northeast. Outside of Newport and Block Island, which have for years been frequented by the well-to-do, most of…