Cook Up with Dzintra!

Time is flying, summer is in full swing, and I so miss blog world and friends here...

This has been a challenging year in several respects, but throughout all of the changes, my mind was on blogging...

For me, this a place of friendship, beauty, and inspiration...I knew I had to come back as soon as possible...

So here are a couple of updates from me, and I'm looking forward to visiting all of you to see what you've been up to!

We had a luscious spring...

A "real" spring in Minnesota is quite a treat...

:)

My aforementioned Donna Hay cook-up turned out beautifully...

so delicious...Dzintra has a lovely one up now, do visit her blog if you get a chance...

Once again, I'm cooking now from the books instead of magazines...and although her books are wonderful, I miss the gorgeous glossies.

For this cook-up, I made...

Green Olive Baked Chicken

(p.80)

Asparagus and Potatoes with Lemon Butter

(p.144)

And for a refreshing dessert...

Lemon Pudding

(p.178)

It was a truly perfect springtime menu...

simple and fresh ingredients 
combined in a most delicious way.

Sending out love and wishes 
for a safe and happy 
4th of July!