Heather says:
It is hot and about to get hotter; there’s a heat wave on the horizon that promises triple digit heat indexes.  Mr. Heather is working long hours which isn’t unusual, but during the dog days of summer it can be hard to muster the energy to put on a full meal.
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Heather says:
Today marks the beginning of birthday season in our home.  From now until mid September there is a high possibility of finding chocolate cake.  Typically we celebrate quietly, but this week we’re doing something a little out of the ordinary for a milestone birthday.  What do you do when birthdays roll around?

Monday - My [...]

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Heather says:
Hurray! Sweet corn is in season once again.  What is on your menu this week?  Are you trying anything new?

Monday - Black bean burritos, green fried corn
Tuesday - Lasagna, Caesar salad
Wednesday - C.O.R.N.
Thursday - Steaks, grilled corn on the cob, grilled vegetables on skewers
Friday - Cajun seasoned grilled salmon, steamed cauliflower, butter beans
Saturday - [...]

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Heather says:
I can hear it already it’s July, Heather, why on earth are you serving soup?  It’s one night and we’ll survive. It’s the best method I have for using up all those odd produce bits that I just can’t throw away.

Monday - Stuffed bell peppers, refried beans
Tuesday - Spaghetti marinara with sauteed vegetables and [...]

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Heather says:
Can someone tell me what happened to June?  I swear I just glanced at the calendar and it was Memorial Day, now we’re gearing up for 4th of July. Last week’s grilled chuck roast turned into pot roast while on vacation, I didn’t want to use the communal grill for something more time consuming [...]

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