pecän: September 2011

Monday, September 5, 2011

Cooking up a storm

Life is crazy...but somehow I've found time to cook (thanks to pinterest motivation)!

Avocado and Grilled Corn Salad

This one I plan to keep. It is a great summer salad but I think I will play around with the dressing.

http://pinterest.com/pin/78306310/

Lemon orzo w/ grape tomato & asparagus

*Not my pic - I forgot to take one.

This recipe grew on me. It is different and I will certainly try it again!

About me

It all started the summer of '09 with a convincing argument by a good college friend/now coworker, Katharyn. Honestly, it didn't take much. I had this blog on my mind for some time. I don't 'do' fancy recipes. Southern food, casseroles, and desserts (especially consisting of chocolate) are my specialty. I often take these test runs to the kitchen at work. And you will also notice I ofted have a partner in crime, Julie (and Lance) Smith. There is never a dull moment when we get together... Update: Sadly they moved away in 2011 so our time together is now limited!

After debating a blog title for quite some time, I knew I made the right choice when my Jersey friend indeed confirmed that "they" (meaning Jersey residents) call pecans PEA-CANS. Hence the name of the title and how I say it, pecän. Who knows where this blog will take me. I hope not to abandon my true love for painting and the blog that comes with it. But I figure this is a great way to keep up with my recipe adventures and share some of my lessons and favorite recipes along the way!