by Helen Kain | Aug 2, 2016 | Family & Friends, Green, Pink and Red, Summer Tablescapes, White
I was looking for a fresh, lively look to reflect the gorgeous weather we have been having in the Cape these past few weeks. We have been entertaining out-of-town guests, and dining out is a bit problematic during the summer due to the throngs of people also...
by Helen Kain | Aug 2, 2016 | Family & Friends, Mains, Recipes By Type, Salads, Sides, Simply Done, Summer Recipes
Grain salads are quick, easy to make and very nutritious. They’re perfect to take to the beach whilst on vacation, or for lunch once back at work. Fine Cooking did a fabulous feature spread on creating grain salads with various combinations of...
by Helen Kain | Feb 10, 2016 | Family & Friends, Green, Spring Tablescapes, Winter Tablescapes, Yellow
Some time ago I purchased some handmade stoneware ceramic bowls and a Cassoulet pot from Clay Coyote Pottery. The bowls are a wonderful size for a main course braised dish or even a hearty soup, and were the perfect thing for our Cassoulet dinner. The yellow...
by Helen Kain | Aug 12, 2012 | Amber, Fall Recipes, Fall Tablescapes, Family & Friends, Green, Summer Recipes, Summer Tablescapes, White, Yellow
The remainder of the family was flying in late that evening, and with their arrival, our numbers would swell to 10 adults and three little ones, two and under. All the foodies in the house eagerly put their heads together to come up with a menu for dinner that...
by Helen Kain | Aug 8, 2012 | Amber, Blue, Desserts, Fall Tablescapes, Family & Friends, Green, Mains, Pink and Red, Summer Recipes, Summer Tablescapes
An almost imperceptible shift in weather, light and appetite begins in early August. As the farm stands overflow with tomatoes, corn and beans and the berries of early summer give way to peaches and plums, I start to think of braising and baking. These more...
by Helen Kain | Aug 7, 2012 | Family & Friends, Pasta & Rice, Summer Recipes
Is there anything more delectable than homemade pasta? Probably not, we concluded over dinner last night as we enjoyed the fruits of our afternoon’s labours. It’s annual family vacation time in Cape Cod, and son Adam & I carried on with the...
