It is sweet corn season in Michigan. Everywhere you look, there are tables of sweet corn. Farmers' Markets, Roadside Stands, Front Yards, Local Gardens. Our favorite place to get sweet corn is from a stand that opens each year called Potato Joe's. He has, hands down, the best sweet corn around.
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Feliz Cinco de Mayo and a Book Review
Friday, January 23, 2026
Shrimp Quenelles and the Weekly Menu #Movies&Munchies
Our Movies and Munchies group decided to revisit the film, Julie and Julia. Count me in. It's a good movie, it has a ton of food inspiration, and it encourages me to pull out my copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Crevettes aux Poivrons #EattheWorld
Shrimp and Sweet Bell Peppers stir-fried up in a savory mixture of onions, ginger, and garlic. Easy, delicious, quick, and colorful. A perfect weeknight meal.
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Q is for Quesadilla
This quick and easy dinner is colorful and delicious. Perfect for a busy weeknight or for a Fish Friday gathering to celebrate the weekend. Flour Tortillas, stuffed with assorted colors of bell pepper, sweet onion, plump, juicy shrimp, held together with shredded Mexican blend cheese.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Simple Green Salad with Shrimp and Lemon Vinaigrette paired with Gerard Bertrand Rose #Winophiles
The Winophiles are here to help you get ready to celebrate Rosé Day on June 14th. We will be sharing reviews of French Rosé Wines, and some of us are sharing the meals with which we paired them.
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Shrimp Dip #SundayFunday
I had some leftover shrimp in my refrigerator. There was not enough to make a meal or to put out as shrimp cocktail, so I made this dip as an appetizer for a family gathering. It was a huge hit.
Friday, February 14, 2025
Shrimp Pad Thai, The Weekly Menu and a Book Review
This quick dinner is perfect for those days when you walk in the door, starving, but have forgotten to take anything out for dinner.
Friday, January 3, 2025
More Repurposed Leftovers and The First Weekly Menu of 2025 for the 9th Day of Christmas
Well, the holidays are nearly over. Here it is the 9th day of Christmas already. I'm sharing another recipe using the leftovers from Christmas Day. This Roasted Shrimp Fried Rice is simple to make and so good that you could serve it to guests without them ever realizing they are helping you use up the leftovers.
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Shrimp Cocktail and A Book Review
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
S is for Shrimp
Succulent Shrimp Sauteed in butter before being drenched in a Southern Style Sauce.
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Dirty Shrimp #SundayFunday
Called "Dirty" Shrimp because the buttery beer sauce is "muddied" with herbs. This shrimp is tender, flavorful, and scrumptious.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
G is for Grits
Cheesy Grits topped with perfectly cooked Shrimp, Bacon, and Vegetables, this classic southern dish is comfort food at its finest.
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Shrimp and Asparagus Crepes ~~Recipe Redo
These easy and delicious crepes filled with shrimp and asparagus in a creamy mushroom sauce are a wonderful first course or fish course for your Easter Dinner.
Friday, February 2, 2024
Cashew Shrimp and the Weekly Menu
Welcome to February!!! Tons of celebrations this month to ward off the winter doldrums, starting with Lunar New Year.
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Pasta to finish up the Leftovers on the 3rd Day of Christmas
Santa brought me pasta attachments for my Kitchen-Aid Mixer this year. I had fun playing with it on this 3rd Day of Christmas and as a bonus, I used up the leftover shrimp I had in the refrigerator from Christmas Day.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Moqueca de Camarao and a Sparkling Wine from Brazil #WorldWineTravel
This creamy, delicious Brazilian Shrimp Stew in Coconut Sauce, is made in only one pan and ready in less than an hour.
Friday, August 25, 2023
Grilled Chile Garlic Shrimp paired with a Torrontes from Uruguay #WorldWineTravel
The World Wine Travel Group is heading back to Uruguay this month. I decided to open a Torrontes from Bodega Pisano.
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Pineapple Shrimp Noodle Bowl #SundayFunday
This delicious and easy Pineapple Shrimp Noodle Bowl is perfect for a quick meal after a long day of Summer Fun.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Seafood Ravioli #FoodieExtravaganza
Tender ravioli filled with smoked salmon and shrimp then drenched in a garlic butter cream. You will feel like you are dining at a fine Italian Restaurant.



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