Monthly Archives: May 2019

The picture doesn’t do justice to this really delicious, points-friendly meal. I adapted the lentils and vegetables base for this dish from a Barefoot Contessa recipe. Serves two. Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried lentils 1 TBS olive oil 2 cups diced … Continue reading →

Okay, it’s not really summer, but we did manage to have salsa and chips and a drink on the deck last night while the Big Guy manned the grill. The chilly breeze sent us back inside for dinner, but it … Continue reading →

spring dawn breaks early heady with the scent of lilacs dewy with promise    

A downside of living with Weight Watchers is the tendency to become overly obsessed with point counting. It’s kind of funny if you think about it. We had pasta last night that was half spiralized zucchini. Our focus rested on … Continue reading →

The Weight Watcher’s point count on this recipe may not be accurate based on the current plan. We’re sticking to a prior version that we followed a couple of years ago. Based on my calculation, this whole dish rang in … Continue reading →

Rescued the all but forgotten bikes from their shadowy lair in the back corner of the garage. Dusted them off. Added air to the tires. Brushed the cobwebs off the helmets. The bikes were ready, but were we? It had … Continue reading →

The calendar says May, and leaves and flowers have sprouted, but Spring on Cape Cod is more fantasy than reality. Ocean breezes that cool us during the summer chill us in April and May. But the sky is blue, and … Continue reading →

basking in the sun lettuce in a window box stronger by the day

Using Lidia Bastianich’s recipe as a starting point, I added sautéed spinach and Italian sausage to the basic recipe. Served with mashed potatoes, and a salad, this dish served six with leftovers. One thing I know about myself is that … Continue reading →