Artichoke and Lemon Cod
The real star of this recipe is the roasted artichoke hearts (high in folate and vitamin C). I love the sweet aftertaste, especially combined with lemon. Sprinkled on top are julienned sun dried tomatoes for an extra tanginess and texture. I use some of the oil from the sun dried tomato jar to coat the roasting pan, giving the fish a well rounded flavor.
MCM Reads: Favorite Sibling Novels
As one of four siblings in my family, some of my favorite fiction novels are centered around family dynamics. This is a list of books that have been out for a few years or more, but if you’re like me, sometimes titles slip past me and I haven’t heard of the book before or haven’t had time yet. These are among my most recommended any time it comes up in conversation.
Simple Superfood Kale Salad
This is the time of year, when the tomatoes and garlic are fresh out of the garden, to make this salad weekly. It “keeps” for a few days in the fridge. The kale actually gets better the longer it’s marinated in the olive oil and lemon.
Vintage Patio Set Makeover
I never met my great-grandparents, but most summer nights, I sit at their table. It’s a wrought iron set with a glass top and a million memories. The chairs are sized for a smaller generation and I work every year to keep the rust from eating away at the lattice seat. To me, it’s a blessing to own something that runs generations deep. To my husband, it’s an albatross.
Whipped Feta Watermelon Appetizer
There’s nothing better in the summer than a dark pink, sweet watermelon. One of my favorite salads to make for a gathering is arugula with diced watermelon and feta cheese. The only issue with salads at parties: it gets sloppy. Thus the inspiration for this easy grab and go appetizer!
Bubbly Limoncello Cocktail
When I came across this cocktail, my heart ached a little knowing how much my grandma would have loved it. The combination of Limoncello and Prosecco floating around a lemon sorbet is sinfully citrus and perfect for a warm and humid summer evening.
MCM Books: The Sicilian Inheritance
Before even cracking it open, I knew I would love this book for one simple reason: Jo based the storyline on her own family history and centuries old tale that her great grandmother was murdered. Like I said, I have my own “rich” family history, and that is what makes this book immediately intriguing. We’ve all heard stories about our family, but what really happened?
The Rediscovery of Connection
Imagine for a minute, you are a wrinkly old raisin, sitting in your nursing home wheelchair, barely able to see your great grandchild sitting next to you thanks to your cataract eyes. What would you tell them about life?