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Spiced Corn on the Cob

One thing I am really looking forward to about the move back to Iowa is sweet corn. There is nothing like sinking your teeth into fresh sweet corn on the cob. I mourned sweet corn during the years I had braces and could not wait for the day to have them removed – the dayContinue reading “Spiced Corn on the Cob”

Zesty Beet Greens

For the most part, food fads annoy me. Low carb, South Beach, grapefruit diet, Atkins, cabbage soup, juicing….I could go on but am not trying to offend anyone. I just figure one should eat well-rounded healthy foods, avoid processed foods, go heavy on the fruits and vegetables, and above all enjoy food. This canContinue reading “Zesty Beet Greens”

Dreaming of Key West + Lemon Garlic Roasted Carrots

Key West, Florida is a family favorite locale. My parents and sister have been there more frequently than Eric and I – we have only been twice now. I know, the shame! Poor Greta has yet to experience Key West. I have been daydreaming of spring break trips this year, as we are not likelyContinue reading “Dreaming of Key West + Lemon Garlic Roasted Carrots”

Roasted Red Cabbage

I have been seeing roast cabbage everywhere, it seems. I think I have a Pinterest buddy who wants to make roast cabbage and it has rubbed off on me now. I threw this together for dinner the other night, using items in the pantry. This is an example of how I cook – with littleContinue reading “Roasted Red Cabbage”