Summer Bites - A Photo Album

In these extreme dog days of summer (or, in the case of our house, the cat days of summer), no one has energy for anything. And that includes reading or writing a blog. So, to save us both all that work, I created a little photo round up of some of my summer highlights. Stay cool!

Cooking and Creations

Asparagus Hash with an Egg

Mexican-Style "Peasant Stew" with Shredded Chicken

Vegetable Stir Fry with Crispy Tofu

Grilled Pizza with Shrimp, Salsa, and Queso Fresco

Vanilla Yogurt with Strawberries, Raspberries, and Granola

Chicken, Zucchini, and Corn Tostadas

Ratatouille Tart

Fried Chicken Salad with Beets and Bleu Cheese

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

Spaghetti with Basil-Walnut Pesto and Fresh Tomatoes

Summer Squash Grilled Pizza with Fresh Tomatoes and Basil

Open-Faced Sandwich with Fig Jam, Goat Cheese, Prosciutto, Arugula, and Plums

Last, but not least... yup, we put this bad boy on the grill. A porterhouse from John Crowe Farm in Groton, MA.

Sweets and Such

Bing Cherry Clafoutis

Red Currant Preserves with a Shot of Grand Marnier

Vanilla Cupcakes with Citrus Buttercream Frosting

Some Lovely Farmers' Market Finds

Random, Delicious Bites (and Sips) Around New England

Westport Rivers Rose at Area Four

Maine Lobsters in Kennebunkport

Fried Green Tomatoes from Roxy's Grilled Cheese Food Truck

Beer Sangria from Trina's Starlight Lounge

Beer and Kettle Corn at Fenway Park

Tiny Soft Serve from The Gallows

HAPPY SUMMER!