Home Sweet Home

There's nothing like flying in to Los Angeles at night...

A gorgeous sunset to guide us...

The vastness of lights that seem to go on forever...

This was my view flying home last night...

Just came back from Nashville, TN.  I had such a good visit with my family, but they always seem to be too short!

Don't miss the humidity though....boy oh boy was it hot...and that humidity messes with my hair!

Great ride in the country...isn't this pretty?  Love the black fences!

Look at this park...I bet Rocky would love those steps!

Lots of food, lots of fun! I'll share some of the great things we cooked soon...but for now,
it's Home Sweet Home for me!

Fast & Fresh: Grilled Asparagus

I'm about to step on a plane...flying south to Tennessee for a nice visit with family and to eat some good home cookin'!

I leave you with a great side dish that's quick and easy!

Another installment in the Fast & Fresh series.

"Fast & Fresh"

• Simple ingredients
• Fresh and healthy
• Easy prep
• Delishhhh taste!

Grilled Asparagus is simple, delicious, and healthy!  You'll love the flavors this brings out, and it complements a variety of dishes.

This is such a simple recipe with just a few ingredients that I won't  post step by steps...but I'll let you browse some tempting pics to entice your to try this dish!!!

What's your favorite grilled vegetable??

Grilled Asparagus

serves 2-3

1 bunch of asparagus
olive oil
salt & pepper
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 c diced tomato
2 T slivered almonds

Trim asparagus by cutting off the tough ends (bend asparagus to determine where to cut).  Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt & pepper.

Place on a pre-heated medium-high grill.  Cook, turning often until vegetables are slightly charred on all sides.

Place on a platter, sprinkle with the juice of 1/2 a lemon.  Top with fresh diced tomato and some slivered almonds.

Enjoy!