Summer is upon us and the variety of fresh fruit available at the grocery stores and farmers markets and, if you’re lucky enough, your own back yard is almost an embarrassment of riches. Everyone loves pie but the lazy days of June, July, and August lend themselves to simpler recipes that are a snap to […]
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Ah, summer vacation! Even though our school years may be over, the prospect of a relaxing getaway during the languid months of June, July, and August is exhilarating! Whether you’re attending a wedding or planning a sojourn to a sunny beach spot, it still feels like summer break. And even though we may toss our
Spring is in full bloom and this is the perfect time to take advantage of nature’s bounty. There is so much produce to choose from it is hard to choose just one or two favorites. For this edition, the MCM staff decided to have fun with acronyms! Using SPRING as our inspiration, we are highlighting
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Sweet corn is truly a gift from nature, wrapped in beautiful, papery green leaves that reveal pearly rows of sweet, crunchy goodness tied up with silky ribbons. Late summer into early fall is the peak season for sweet corn. Luckily, it is grown in all 50 states, so you will easily find piles of ripe
Where would we be without bees? Darn hungry for sure! Bees are necessary for growing a majority of our crops. Without bees, we have no pollination for many plants. It is imperative we all protect and encourage bees in our yards. I am going to get on my soapbox and ask everyone to please stop
Fall, fall, where are you, fall? In many areas of the country, the fall feeling is sometimes hard to come by, but if you stick to using the sight, smell, taste, and touch method, you’ll be all pumpkin spice in no time! After a hot, steamy summer, it is refreshing and relaxing to go out
They are a delicious springtime delicacy, hiding right in plain sight, if you know where to look. And that’s the catch….finding those glorious morel mushrooms before anyone else does. Oh, and you must keep the spot where you found them to yourself. You don’t want a nosy Nellie getting to that sacred ground before you
By Marsha Fottler – Zucchini is so easy to grow that most home gardeners end up with way too much for their own kitchen use this time of year. Consequently, there are all kinds of zucchini jokes about homeowners making stealth visits to neighbors’ homes and leaving baskets of zucchini on the porch in the
By Chef Judi Gallagher – People who eat in restaurants, haven’t for the past few years. Reacting to the down economy, they’ve been eating at home or choosing budget-friendly restaurants when they do go out. The hospitality industry has adjusted by lowering prices and offering unique experiences to lure people to their tables. But according