July 8, 2007

Christmas in July

I hate it when people say that, Christmas in July. It’s not that I’m against gifts – I tingle at the sight of an unexpected package (the more stamps, the better). But if Christmas happened a second time, wouldn’t it be in June? I mean, calendar-wise? But Christmas in June just doesn’t have that [...]

July 8, 2007

A quick fix

Oh, tomatoes are here in Seattle. They’re not nearly at their best, but they’re here.
Perlini are teeny tiny mozzarella balls, perfect for snacking on or, in this case, piling into tomatoes and baking until browned and bubbly. (I buy them at Trader Joe’s, and I’m fairly certain they’re also available at Whole Foods. You folks [...]