#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Help Wanted: Looking for Grilling Recipes for Summer Fun

May 17, 2007 · Friends and Family, Miscellaneous

Wake up the kids and prop up the pets. It’s that time again where even the most novice of cooks (MYSELF) can slap some meat on a grill and suddenly look like Wolfgang Puck himself. Something about grilling just automatically makes us look forward to a meal. Let’s see: Boiled hot dogs or Grilled hot dogs????? It’s a no brainer.

I am calling on all of my grill mates out there to dish out some grilling recipes, secret recipes, handed down recipes, seasoning recipes. You get the hint. Let me have it. We’re hoping to try lots of new recipes this summer, and revisit some old favorites (Grilled Hanger Steaks with Olive Oil and Herbs, Mexican Burgers and Grilled Lobster with Spicy Garlic Shallot Butter come to mind). How ’bout you?

Cate makes a heck of a burger. She won’t share the recipe, not even with The Neighbors. Hopefully, she’s getting the hint to whip up burgers this weekend. I’ll supply the ingredients.

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  1. Claire says

    May 17, 2007 at 3:22 am

    We had grilled salmon on cedar plank the other night and it was SOOOO good. You can get those at Williamsand Sonoma. Other options are grilled catfish with simple seasonings or marinated portabella mushrooms.

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    May 17, 2007 at 2:36 pm

    I love the post. Does this mean you will be cooking all summer?

    I like the sound of that.

    The Neighbor (wife)

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    May 17, 2007 at 5:00 pm

    neighbor wife: If I do not get any recipes it looks like you and Cate will be doing the cooking.

    Claire: sounds great / what and how much make the “simple seasonings”?

    Reply
  4. Cate says

    May 17, 2007 at 5:15 pm

    Neighbor Husband – nice try, but grilling duty belongs to the guys, thankyouverymuch. I can, however, be convinced the make the burgers for you. ;)

    Reply
  5. Patricia Scarpin says

    May 17, 2007 at 5:29 pm

    Cate, this salad, from a dear friend of mine who happens to have a foodblog too, is so delicious I thought you should see it:
    http://fromourhometoyours-en.blogspot.com/2007/05/grilled-corn-salad-with-honey-lime.html

    Reply
  6. Claire says

    May 17, 2007 at 5:59 pm

    Season All is good. I’m pretty sure that’s what my dad uses. Just sprinkle it on like you would put salt or seasoning on a steak. As to the salmon, I think maybe all he put was a little salt and pepper…it has enough flavor not to need much.

    Reply
  7. DD says

    May 17, 2007 at 9:17 pm

    I have fallen in love with a recipe of Emeril’s from the Food Network: Grilled Sweet Potato Salad. I use those premade foil grill bags and YUMM!!
    Thanks for the great, fun posts!

    Reply
  8. mdvelazquez says

    May 18, 2007 at 7:47 pm

    Grilled Italian Chicken

    Chicken breasts, bone in, skin on
    Olive Oil
    1-2 tsp. Vinegar (white or wine)
    Italian Seasoning blend
    Garlic powder (opitional)

    Clean chicken and dry.
    In a bowl or baggie, put chicken and coat with vinegar and olive oil. Once coated add, Italian seasoning and garlic. You can cook it immediately or let it marinate. The flavor is even better if you have time to marinate it. Grill/Bake at 350° with skin side down first. Cook until no longer pink. Remove from heat and let stand for 10-15 minutes.

    I don’t have a blog, so I hope it is okay that I posted this in the comments.

    Reply
  9. Cathy (longtime lurker and recipe stealer) says

    May 19, 2007 at 12:50 pm

    One of my favorite grilling recipes when we’re camping is bacon wrapped shrimp or scallops. No real recipe. I get the biggest shrimp I can afford, wrap in slices of bacon (cut in thirds), thread on skewers with some onion, brush on BBQ sauce towards the end. I use a HOT fire to get the bacon crisp and it creates constant flare ups but that’s ok –stay calm and keep flipping — they’re done in just a few minutes.

    Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    May 22, 2007 at 9:32 pm

    Pork souvlaki and grilled pita bread, with a side of Nigella’s Greek Salad…Nicholas will love the olives! I don’t want to post here because they’re too long, but all are on the Cooking Light community site!

    Reply
  11. Hubers says

    May 23, 2007 at 12:18 am

    I’ve got a super simple, really tasty grilled shrimp recipe here(especially good with rose . . . )

    http://swirlingnotions.wordpress.com/2007/05/18/summers-here-think-pink/

    And here are two grilling articles (with oodles of recipes) that I wrote for differents magazines a while back (now residing on my website):

    http://liahuber.com/articles.php?id=7 (Take Two From the Grill, Cooking Light, 2002)

    http://liahuber.com/articles.php?id=33 (Grill Happy, Fitness Magazine, 2005)

    Hope you enjoy!

    Reply

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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