On August 15, 2007, 7:06 pm chris said Fresh Gravenstein apples are in the market now and the best thing to do is just plain eat them. For breakfast, for lunch, and for dinner- in salads, in sandwiches, and just freshly washed. But when you've got lots of leftovers in the fruit drawer - cook them into applesauce and make these tasty muffins.

On August 15, 2007, 7:20 pm peggy said Hot weather, spicy food...a marriage made in heaven. Summer doesn't have to be all about the outdoor grill; sometimes a quick stir-fry makes the most satisfying supper on a warm evening. I love the spiciness that comes from the red pepper flakes, offset with the touch of fresh orange. I opt for cooking my own rice, rather than using the boil-in-the bag variety, but definitely serve this with the refreshing cucumber relish suggested in the recipe. An Asian-esque sorbet for dessert--such as green tea or coconut--rounds out a quick and healthy meal.

On August 15, 2007, 6:58 pm chris said Pasta Puttanesca by any other name is still the simplest, yummiest hot weather dish. Use heirloom tomatoes and whatever herbs you have on hand (oregano, thyme, basil, or marjoram) with lots of garlic and a little heat. You can even use pepper flakes.

On July 8, 2007, 10:53 pm pam said We love serving this lasagna at dinner parties as a vegetarian option.