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Stuffed Pepper Pizza

| Heidi

Stuffed Pepper Pizza 1
My Hubby came home early yesterday for a long lunch. So while he was taking a dip in the pool I decided to serve him a little lunch poolside. For an easy go to pizza I like to use Naan bread so I always keep some in the freezer. Also the garden has begun to produce some nice green peppers so I just thought… Stuffed Pepper Pizza. Super quick and easy and we were both enjoying lunch poolside!  Continue reading →

Ahi Tuna Lettuce Wraps With Sesame, Ginger Mayonnaise And Crispy Onions

| Heidi

Ahi Tuna Lettuce Wraps With Sesame, Ginger Mayonnaise And Crispy Onions 3
This time of year is the best for lettuce from the garden. Our new favorite to grow is Boston Bib or Big Boston from our heirloom seed collection. We buy almost all of our seeds from Bakers Creek because we know they are committed to saving heirloom seeds from all over the world….I highly recommend checking them out at rareseeds.com. Today’s lunch of lightly seared tuna with an awesome Asian inspired mayonnaise was delicious! And the little crunch from the crispy onions (also from the garden) was perfect!
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Taco Tuesday: Mexican Beef~Meat Pie

| Heidi

Mexican Beef Meat Pie
When I was growing up my mother made a dish called ‘Tom’s Taco’s‘ and although I didn’t like it much when I was young, I had the memory of it recently. After reading her recipe, I quickly went to work changing it into something I would enjoy. I kept the Frito’s, because I remembered that was the best part.  Here’s what developed… Continue reading →

S’mores Bars

| Linda

S'mores Bars

Summer is upon us! One of our favorite things to do in the summer is visit our ‘Creek House‘. With an outdoor fire pit roaring, we all sit around the campfire, laughing and telling tall tales! The kids love to toast marshmallows and enjoy s’mores for dessert. When it rains we substitute S’mores Bars. You don’t need a roaring fire to make these delicious treats!
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