Food and Travel – Special Blog Post Our travel blog takes you to the quaint coastal town of Mystic, CT, home of Sift Bake Shop, Extra Virgin Oil Store , Sticky Situations, The Spice and Tea Exchange, The Kitch, and many more! Sift Bake Shop, spearheaded by Adam Young, winner of […]
These stuffed acorn squash were so much more filling than we expected! You could definitely serve this as lunch alongside some minestrone soup and be completely stuffed and satisfied. We originally made these as a side dish to salmon and green beans. It’s a quick dish to put together. You simply have […]
Summer is winding down but we’re still taking full advantage of our summer crops here in Connecticut. Tomatoes and zucchini are in abundance. A trip to one of our local farmer’s markets led us to discover a variety of tomato we’ve never seen before; the Candyland tomato. It’s tiny, smaller […]
The best thing about these salmon burgers is that they have no fillers like bread crumbs or eggs. Instead, we grind some of the salmon to act as a binder while dicing the rest very finely and only adding in a few key ingredients. The freshly chopped tarragon adds a […]
Here’s another fresh seafood and Thai recipe that combines some of our favorite flavors and foods- sweet chili sauce, coconut, and shrimp. In the summer, we love cooking with shrimp! It’s low in calories, quick to cook, and it’s incredibly versatile. While there are many steps to this recipe, you […]
We’ve got the perfect summer meal and it’s for seafood lovers and pasta aficionados. Chock full of delicious clams, mussels, scallops, and fresh tomatoes, you’ll feel like you’re dining at the beach. This recipe is perfect for summer company as it serves a small crowd (8-10 people). The sauce is […]
Thai is definitely one of our all time favorite foods which we normally order out. We’ve tried making homemade curry in the past which hasn’t turned out so well – too spicy or just doesn’t taste like what you order from the restaurant. However, I think we’ve finally figured out […]
Our last post of this mini-series is an avocado salad with lemon glazed shrimp which sounds just as amazing as it tasted! Protein from the shrimp and beans, sweetness from the roasted corn and the vibrant fresh cilantro all contribute to the incredible flavors of this fresh salad. When chopping […]
This week, we’re continuing with part 4 of our healthy salads series. This combination might be my favorite, though I’ve said that for all of the previous salads I’ve made so far! I think I love this one so much because of the dressing – a blackberry vinaigrette – tangy, […]
Presenting part 2 of the mini-series installment of “5 Healthy Salads!” We’ve paired together peppery arugula with sweet dried apricots to create a perfect balance. Both the tuna and walnuts add protein and the red onion gives it a little bite. I’m not sure where the idea came from for […]