Category Archives: Recipes

Tip of the Week – Scoop Some Sorbet

Posted on July 13, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Heat got you down, especially in all of this 90+ degree weather? Here’s one great way to cool off (well, maybe just a little bit.) This week’s tip is to scoop some light and refreshing sorbet – not only does … Continue reading →

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July 4th Jell-O

Posted on July 5, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Donkey: You know what else everybody likes? Parfaits. Have you ever met a person, you say, “Let’s get some parfait,” they say, “Hell no,  I don’t like no parfait”? Parfaits are delicious. – Shrek, 2001. My kids love Jell-O – I’ve never … Continue reading →

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Patriotic Party Shots

Posted on July 4, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I made these patriotic jell-o shots for a July 4th pool party – very easy, and very good!

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Green Garden Salad

Posted on June 26, 2011 by kelleychisholm

“To make a good salad is to be a brilliant diplomatist. The problem is entirely the same in both cases – to know how much oil one must mix with one’s vinegar.” Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Back in the ’70s and late ’80s … Continue reading →

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Summertime Sangria

Posted on June 19, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Every now and then in the heat of the summer when cocktail hour rolls around, instead of starting off with a glass of crisp white wine, I like to change things up a bit. One of my favorite ways to … Continue reading →

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Shrimp Salad Pitas

Posted on June 10, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Years ago, Clawson’s Restaurant and Pub in beautiful Beaufort, N.C., served a delicious shrimp salad in a pita pocket. Beaufort is on North Carolina’s crystal coast, right outside of Atlantic Beach and Morehead City, and has a great collection of … Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week – Buy Locally Grown Produce

Posted on June 7, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Last week’s tip was to “grow your own” fruits, veggies and herbs – if you have the space and time to have your own garden. The reality is that many people do not. The next best thing to enjoying the fruits of … Continue reading →

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Mojito Mojo

Posted on June 2, 2011 by kelleychisholm

I didn’t discover mojitos until about five or six years ago, but it is now one of my favorite summertime cocktails. I grow my own mint (see my recent post Grow Your Own), which is an essential part of this recipe. I … Continue reading →

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Kel’s Crabilicious Crab Cakes

Posted on May 29, 2011 by kelleychisholm

“You cannot teach a crab to walk straight” – Aristophanes Aaaaah, crabs. I love the sweetness of the meat, whether it’s  Maryland blue, Dungeness, rock, Alaskan King or soft shell. I have to admit  that sometimes I’m lazy and just … Continue reading →

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“Skinny” Strawberry Milkshake Recipe

Posted on May 13, 2011 by kelleychisholm

Don’t let the title of this post fool you. While this milkshake is low on fat (1.5 g.) and calories (197) it is big on flavor, thanks to the fresh strawberries. And it is so easy and quick to make. … Continue reading →

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