Dilly Ranch Salad Add a little twist of dill for a spruced-up spring salad everyone will love! Serves 4 Ingredients: Little Gem, Boston Bibb lettuce, or Romaine hearts- 2-3 heads (depending on which type of lettuce you choose) leaves separated, washed 1 cucumber, thinly sliced 1/2 cup radishes (7-8), thinly sliced 1 avocado, cut into chunks 1 […]

My mother, my brother, and I were driving down a dirt road in Oklahoma when we saw a turtle. We stopped and got out for a closer look. When we approached, he didn’t retreat into his shell. He was about the size of a cereal bowl and seemed unfazed by our appearance. We looked at […]

In 1815, William Shore, age 20, inherited an estate from his maternal great uncle, Peter Nightingale. With the estate, he took upon himself the Nightingale name and coat of arms. He was quite a wealthy young man. Three years later, in 1818, William married Frances Smith, and the couple went on a three-year tour of […]

Peas, pasta and asparagus A lighter version of a classic carbonara pasta for spring. Use Orecchiete (little ear pasta or other small shaped dry pasta) Ingredients 16 oz Orecchiette pasta 4 quarts water Salt 2 cups fresh English peas or use frozen 2 cups snow peas or sugar peas 1 cup asparagus , cut into […]

Do you remember Martha Stewart’s tagline, “It’s a good thing”? Well, our own Martha and Stewie are bringing it back. Adopting from a shelter? It’s a good thing. Adopting a bonded pair? It’s a good thing. Martha and Stewie are a brother and sister who love each other so much they need to stay together. […]

My mother was a hard worker, a lover of literature, a believer in the power of jazz, and an introverted loner — a trait I inherited from her. My parents divorced when I was a young child. Mom left New York, and I stayed with my father and grandmother in the Bronx. One day my […]

Handsome boy Blue is a super sweet fella who loves his toys, loves his walks, loves playing fetch and loves going for car rides. He also would love just chilling with you at home, and being the companion you’ve been wanting in your life. Blue was surrendered to Responsible Pet Care along with the rest […]

Cucumber, Radish and Smashed White Bean Sandwiches Looking for a new great sandwich for lunch that won’t bust your budget or your belt? Try this one! Make four people very happy for lunch Ingredients: 1 can cannellini or other white beans 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 […]

Mediterranean Tuna This Mediterranean-style tuna salad is great in a sandwich or served on top of a bed of spring lettuce. Serves 4 on pita bread as sandwiches Ingredients: 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp. olive oil Kosher salt and pepper 3 can solid white tuna 1/2 small red onion 1/2 c. grape tomatoes […]