Entries from September 2008

September 13, 2008

Homemade Refried Beans

Refried beans have always been a staple in our house. My competitive athlete sons tell me that beans are nearly perfect pre-race food. Even more than that, we just LIKE them. Over the years, however, cans of refried beans in the grocery store have gone up, up, up in price. A couple of years ago, [...]

September 8, 2008

Grilled Summer Squash

Without really meaning to, I’ve actually standardized how I grill zucchini and crook-neck squash to the point that we just swoon with the goodness of the grilled result every single time. This is a very simple method and it can be adapted to your own tastes. Experiment until you find a taste that you want [...]