Fruits of Labor

As we are putting the final touches on our Labor Day weekend plans, we here at Come and Cook with Us think it is the perfect time to remind everyone that summer is coming to an end (so sorry to be bearer of this bad news) and with that, also, the abundance of summer fruits. So when you find yourself at the farmer’s market this weekend, grab another basket of strawberries, peaches and nectarines and fill your tummy with that beautiful sweet taste of summer. Continue reading “Fruits of Labor”

Strawberry Fields Forever

Hey, it’s strawberry time!  Aren’t you excited for those beautiful red fruits to make their late spring debut?  We certainly are.  It’s a reminder that summer is coming, and with it an abundance of fresh delicious fruits and vegetables.  This week’s post will be the first in a series highlighting summer fruits and vegetables, what’s so special about them, and how to make them (easily).  We’ll intersperse this series with some more of our thoughts on the current state of food and cooking, but we promise to keep it light for the summer! Continue reading “Strawberry Fields Forever”