Eat Your Vegetables

Eat Your Vegetables: The perfect blackberry pie

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jul/16/276414/ When attending a wedding, it is normally customary to RSVP, choose an outfit, talk the hubby into a tie. But recently, my wedding prep became RSVP, choose an outfit, bake a pie. Actually, two pies. A good running buddy of mine ...

Something new for the grill

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jul/09/276230/ Mostly because we did a horrible job of grilling outdoors last summer, the hubby and I are trying really, really hard to better use our little Weber this summer. We’re never going to be everyday grillers, or even ...

Easy, delicious summer squash

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jul/01/275898/ I know the date on the calendar assures us that summer is here (the temps are a good reminder, too), but it finally felt like summer in CSA land when we scored not only tomatoes but also summer squash in the same box from [Rolling ...

Icebox peanut butter cup bars perfect for summer

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jun/25/275633/ I know I’m all about the vegetables in this column, but I would be completely remiss if I didn’t share this fabulous recipe for a great summer dessert. A healthy summer dessert, of course. But a great one, nonetheless. I love ...

A new kind of Caesar salad

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jun/18/275331/ We’re starting to get see the beginnings of our local tomato season, thanks to area hothouse farmers. And while I can’t wait for *real* tomato season, I’m thrilled to get a chance at any good tomatoes after a winter of ho-hum ...

Overnight oats to fight off summer

http://www.lawrence.com/users/photos/2014/jun/11/274944/ If you’ve read my column over the years, you’ve probably noticed that particularly when it’s hot, I will do anything to avoid turning on the oven or stovetop in the summer. ANYTHING. And I’m betting to guess you all feel the ...