RebeccaPhoto by Bruce Barone.~

~Photo by Bruce Barone.~

A summer favorite from a favorite summer cookbook: "The Taste of Summer, Inspired Recipes for Casual Entertaining" by Diane Rossen Worthington.Spicy Lime-Ginger Grilled Shrimp. Photo by Bruce Barone.Marinade:3/4 cup fresh lime juice1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic2 medium garlic cloves, minced2 small shallots, finely chopped2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 … Continue reading Spicy Lime-Ginger Grilled Shrimp

My cup runneth overPhoto by Bruce Barone.Psalms 23:5~~~

Last night,Thursday night, after a dinner of leftovers,Susan and I sat in our backyardenjoying a glass of Pinot Grigio Photo by Bruce Barone. and the beauty of the gardenPhoto by Bruce Barone.I wish you would visit;I would give you some lettuce--I have so much and soonmany tomatoesGrape Tomatoes. Photo by Bruce Barone.Sometimeyesterday the Liatris bloomedLiatris. Photo by Bruce … Continue reading Being and Being Bruce

People tell me I have a gift for transforming leftovers into delicious meals.  Often, I use leftovers for pizza ingredients, as pictured here.Last night I made Salmon Cakes, completely with leftovers:1 cup grilled Sockeye Salmon1 cup grilled corn1 cup smashed red potatoes1/2 diced jalapeno pepperIt was just enough for Susan and I to each have … Continue reading Leftovers and Salmon Cakes

It is hot here todayin Western Massachusetts.I have watered the gardens.Later I will painta second coat on the doors.Victorian Purpleto match the fenceand wheelbarrow(so much dependsupon a purple wheelbarrow).Read PGT's inspired poston the talentedPaul Gervais.NowI would loveto go swimming.Photo by Bruce Barone.Pool photo from this series:And you!What are you doing today?~~~

~~~Photo by Bruce Barone.~~~

Photo by Bruce Barone.Peace be with you.

In my gardencutting lettuce for saladSelf Portrait. July 3, 2011Served the salad withgrilled asparagusgrilled Sockeye Salmonand smashed red potatoes with basil from the garden:Photo by Bruce Barone.TodayJuly 4, 2011we will be celebrating in our backyard with friends & family.Beer, Wine, Ice TeaGuacamoleSalsaGrilled Corn on the Cob with Lime ButterGrilled Steaks with Stubbs saucePotato SaladVegetable SaladPlum … Continue reading Self Portrait