A good food blog for happy eating
We’ve been making Ina Garten’s Creme Brûlée recipe for years. It’s my husband’s favorite, and a fantastic recipe if you are looking for something gluten free. You can make these ahead, and caramelize the sugar just before serving. We do have a propane torch to …
What to do with a bumper crop of basil? Make basil pesto! This is one of our very favorite ways to appreciate the freshness of home grown basil. At the end of our basil season, we usually make a triple batch and freeze it in …
Memorial Day 2020. In the throws of a global pandemic, my immediate family wasn’t going to let this holiday go by unnoticed. While we didn’t have our usual cookout, that didn’t mean we need to go without a fun dessert! We decided upon a Lemon …
Summer is, without a doubt, my favorite time of year. Nothing beats fresh veggies and fruits picked from your own backyard. I grew up in an Italian family who celebrated their fresh-grown produce and, thankfully, passed the passion along to my generation. This post celebrates …
No time to make a salad? Think again! This is a super fast, super fresh, super delicious option. I serve it with a honey apple cider vinaigrette, but it is also delicious with a balsamic vinaigrette. We love pecans, but this is also tasty with …
I’m slowly but surely getting all things “Happy Food” in place. Feel free to follow my instagram page. It’s called “happyfoodbynancy“. I would love to see you there! View this post on Instagram So many of my posts are about food, I’ve created a new …
I know, I know, a Caprese salad is traditionally tomato, mozzarella, and basil. Its name comes from the Italian island of Capri, and it was created as a symbol of the Italian Flag, with its red, white and green components. I love this variation, especially …
I love to cook, entertain, and share meals with family and friends. I’m hoping to keep this site clean and simple and fill it with recipes, local sources for great food, and favorite meals. Stay tuned….and “Happy Food”!