August 2021 - Lori Speak

My first 5K

My first in-person, with other actual people, 5K is finally in the books! I had been so excited after signing[…]

We enjoyed a much-anticipated vacation this week. Monday and Tuesday were spent enjoying the Canal Park area in Duluth, Minnesota;[…]

A fresh, bright, and slightly spicy marinade gives tequila lime grilled chicken such great flavor. We love grilled chicken during[…]

Happy Sunday! Our hot, dry summer continues. The temperatures finally cooled off this weekend, and we got a bit, though[…]

Stir-fry is my go-to dinner when I want a quick, nutritious, and equally important, yummy dinner. Shrimp and broccoli stir-fry[…]

Breakfast tortilla wraps are as easy and fun as they are scrumptious. Tortillas filled with your favorite Mexican flavors, then[…]

Happy Sunday! Middle of August. NFL preseason football is in full swing. I can’t keep up with my garden produce.[…]

Italian-style chicken orzo with fresh tomatoes and herbs is the perfect summer pasta. My garden tomatoes are coming fast and[…]

Small batch rhubarb custard bars have a sweet, shortbread crust topped with the perfect mix of sweet and tangy flavors.[…]

Happy Sunday! I can happily say my tomatoes seem to be loving the hot weather. The small tomatoes have been[…]