Roasted Corn & Zucchini Salad

One of the talents I seem to have is the ability to take parts of several ingredients and create a complete meal. During a recent family visit to Pittsburgh, I found myself with three ears of corn that was leftover from a previous dinner. While in need of a delicious side dish, I wasn’t in [...]

Succotash

Way before the term “locally grown” was woven into the social fabric of life; I was living off the land when I was a kid. I grew up on a small farm in northern Michigan where summers were full of vegetables that always seemed to magically emerge from the rich soil. Since it’s a little [...]

Sautéed Shrimp and Corn

I recently moved from Chicago to Pittsburgh for a new job and new adventures.  I lived in Chicago for four years and loved every minute of it.  Chicago will be sadly missed, but I’m looking forward to seeing what Pittsburgh has to offer.  The most immediate change has been the much lower cost of living! [...]

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

I love corn on the cob and this is the time to take advantage of the juicy yellowy corn.  So the other day I decided to stop by my local farmer’s market to select corn that was harvested locally at the peak of freshness.  There’s something so refreshing about being able to ask a vendor [...]