My obsession with strawberries is no secret. And I do believe Peanut loves them as much as Momma. So far this season we’ve enjoyed them on cereal and swirled into yogurt, in salad, on top of shortcakes and waffles, preserved and spread onto English muffins, and in a (big) bowl sprinkled with sugar. We also [...]

Food is deep rooted in family tradition. Like my dad’s pizza pies that his dad taught him to make. And Grandma Motz’s sugar cookies, passed down through five generations. Aunt Jane’s apple pie, Aunt Esther’s chicken and dumplings, and my mom’s sheet cake. Nick’s mom is known for her frozen brownie sundaes, and his dad [...]

Today I begin my 28th year. I’m celebrating in Quebec City and Montreal — possibly with poutine and hopefully with beavertails. If I was home in the U. S. of A., I would bake myself a cake. Not a traditional chocolate cake with fluffy white frosting, but one involving my favorite fruit. Strawberry shortcake traditionally [...]

(family favorite!) Ingredients 1 lb spinach 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 pint strawberries (local are best!) 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 T sesame or sunflower seeds (we prefer sunflower seeds) 1/2 cup sugar 1 t worcestshire sauce 1 1/2 t minced onion Directions Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl and toss with spinach [...]