Category Archives: Summer

Refrigerator Pickles

A next door neighbor gave me a few cucumbers and hot peppers today. Still having a couple cucumbers hanging on their vines I wanted to preserve these so  I made a quick batch of refrigerator pickles. These are so easy to make (and you can make them with almost any vegetable). Combine the vegetables andContinue reading “Refrigerator Pickles”

Refrigerator Pickles

A next door neighbor gave me a few cucumbers and hot peppers today. Still having a couple cucumbers hanging on their vines I wanted to preserve these so  I made a quick batch of refrigerator pickles. These are so easy to make (and you can make them with almost any vegetable). Combine the vegetables andContinue reading “Refrigerator Pickles”

Cold Food

Like much of the the nation it was hot again today in Buffalo…sticky, humid hot. I had a medium-sized party at work and thankfully much of the food was cold…great for a hot day. Two of the courses–Gazpacho and Salade Nicoise–are also two of my favorite summertime foods. For this reason I thought I’d shareContinue reading “Cold Food”

Two Temperatures Six Months Separated

The above photos are two screen shots from my desktop separated by six months (both are Fahrenheit; they read -22 and 33 in Celsius). The one on the left was from a post this past January (click here) and the one on the right is from today. Both, of course, have their specific difficulties andContinue reading “Two Temperatures Six Months Separated”

Two Temperatures Six Months Separated

The above photos are two screen shots from my desktop separated by six months (both are Fahrenheit; they read -22 and 33 in Celsius). The one on the left was from a post this past January (click here) and the one on the right is from today. Both, of course, have their specific difficulties andContinue reading “Two Temperatures Six Months Separated”

A Couple Things…

Firstly…it is hot. Of course many know that much of North America is gripped in what is being called the Heat Wave of 2011. 94F/34C today in Buffalo and super humid…that’s the tough part, the humidity. And I do not have air conditioning anywhere in my life…none at home (fans) and none at work (whichContinue reading “A Couple Things…”

A Couple Things…

Firstly…it is hot. Of course many know that much of North America is gripped in what is being called the Heat Wave of 2011. 94F/34C today in Buffalo and super humid…that’s the tough part, the humidity. And I do not have air conditioning anywhere in my life…none at home (fans) and none at work (whichContinue reading “A Couple Things…”

Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool

As many of you know I cook for a living. And as many people around the country and the world currently know: it is hot outside, really hot. So on my day off today the last thing I wanted to do, like any cook–professional or not–is heat up the kitchen. But, on the other hand,Continue reading “Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool”

Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool

As many of you know I cook for a living. And as many people around the country and the world currently know: it is hot outside, really hot. So on my day off today the last thing I wanted to do, like any cook–professional or not–is heat up the kitchen. But, on the other hand,Continue reading “Saj, Marqouq, and Fatoush…Delicious Recipes to Keep the Kitchen (and the cook) Cool”

The Dog Days of Summer…

Today is hot in Western New York…there’s no two ways around it. Close to 90F / 32C and very humid. The weather forecast is for much of the same for the next week. I had off work today–which is unusual for a Saturday–and for that I am thankful. The last thing I want to doContinue reading “The Dog Days of Summer…”