My oldest turned 15 a month ago.  Each year on her birthday, I'm reminded of how she came into the world - 3 months early and only 2 ...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... ...a 5 year old had a birthday party. His grandma made all the guests brown Jedi hooded c...

I love, love, love peaches. But I'm picky. They have to be perfectly ripe and juicy, not mealy (of course), in season, and grown l...

This is a wonderful way to use the abundance of tomatoes from your garden or farm market. I wouldn't exactly call it a quiche, al...

It's time for tomatoes! You might remember last Mother's Day, when all I asked for was a garden . I never dreamed this li...

I beg your pardon! Fat what? Fattoush is not a fat anything, but a delicious salad made with chopped vegetables like tomatoes and ...

Peaches and Watermelon are two of my favorite fruits this time of year. Sweet...juicy...delicious.  These aren't the juicy variety,...