Maggie’s Menu: How to Pick a Peach

Posted by magpie
On August 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: After my how to pick a pineapple post, I got a question about peaches. Before you reach for a peach, below are some tips. Instructions: Smell: You are seeking a fragrant sweet smell. See: Choose a peach that is vibrant in tone and color. If it has any green put it back- it […]

Maggie’s Menu: Gluten Free Pie Crust

Posted by magpie
On August 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: I am making my Grandma’s strawberry pie for our company summer party tomorrow. Everyone on our team has a food issue (Lindsay is celiac and Beth is allergic to wheat) so I had to find a crust that was gluten free. I followed Martha Stewarts recipe with a few alterations in the […]

Must Have: A week in Southern Rhode Island

Posted by magpie
On August 16, 2016

Message from Maggie: Mr. Magpie and I spent a week in Rhode Island with his family. As a first timer I was delighted to try a new state for our annual August trip. Please find some recommendations and highlights from our trip below. Charleston, RI: Markets: Charleston Mini Market (This adorable market has all the […]

Maggie’s Menu: Fresh Tomato and Pancetta Summer Sauce

Posted by magpie
On August 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: We are back from our vacation and its time to revisit those tomatoes from our garden. As you know, we froze them before leaving and today I used them to create a summer sauce. I adapted this recipe from one Giada is famous for- see here. Ingredients: 4 ounces pancetta, diced 2 tablespoons […]

Maggie’s Menu: How to Cut a Pineapple in 8 steps

Posted by magpie
On August 13, 2016

Message from Maggie: A friend recently told me that she doesn’t buy pineapples because cutting them is intimidating! Here is a quick tutorial to get you motivated for your next trip to the produce aisle. Instructions: Cut the crown (top) off. Cut the bottom off. Stand the pineapple on one end, and cut the pineapple […]

Maggie’s Menu: How to Pick a Pineapple

Posted by magpie
On August 12, 2016

Message from Maggie: A friend recently told me that she doesn’t buy pineapples because cutting them is intimidating! Before I get to that, here is a quick tutorial on how to pick the perfect pineapple. Instructions: Smell: Smell the pineapple from the bottom. You are pursuing a sweet and fresh scent. See: Choose a pineapple […]

Maggie’s Menu: Grilled fish with pan seared vegetable sauce

Posted by magpie
On August 11, 2016

Message from Maggie: My brother in law is famous for this recipe and treated us to it in Rhode Island tonight. The colored veggies take any white fish to a beautiful new level! Ingredients: 2 pounds of white fish (Note: We used local cod) 1 lemon, cut into thin slices 2 T. olive oil 3 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Summer Vegetable Pasta with Spicy Sausage

Posted by magpie
On August 9, 2016

Message from Maggie: My mother-in-law and I created this summer vegetable pasta while on vacation in Rhode Island. The green beans, peppers, onions, and basil came from a local farm stand and the local butcher had homemade spicy sausages we grilled and included at the last minute. Ingredients: 4 tomatoes 1/3 of a red onion […]

Maggie’s Menu: Grilled Green Chicken

Posted by magpie
On August 8, 2016

Message from Maggie: Using the same marinade we used on our grilled green shrimp, we tried it on grilled chicken and had great results. Build in some extra time for marinating with this summer recipe. Ingredients: 1/4 t. red pepper flake (more if you like it spicy!) 5 sprigs parsley, minced 1/8 t. pepper 1 […]

Make: Gifting: Inside that Tasseled Picnic Basket

Posted by magpie
On August 7, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created that cute tasseled picnic basket really as a delivery system to bring gifts to my in-laws who are hosting us at the beach this week. So what did I fill it with? I included items we would bring along to the beach. See below! Materials: Plastic wine glasses Bottle of […]

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