What’s in a Name?

I’m really excited about my blog right now. First of all, it’s Spring, which means more light, which means better pictures! I work full time, so most of the time when I cook throughout the winter, it’s dark and the pictures look terrible. Also, there are (hopefully) some (positive – don’t worry) changes in store for The Cocina […]

What’s in a Name?

What’s in Season: Apple Crisp

For every type of produce I love, there comes a season where it seems we have that produce in abundance and I wonder, “What am I going to do with all of these zucchini/squash/tomatoes/peppers?”  We recently came upon a pretty large quantity of apples, so I made apple crisp.  Compared to cobblers, I love crisps […]

What’s in Season: Apple Crisp

What’s in Season: Peach Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken

I love to use produce that’s in season whenever possible, and this is a great time of year for that! I have to restrain myself at the Farmer’s Market so I don’t spend the entire week’s food budget in one fell swoop. Right now, the peaches are sinfully sweet and impossibly juicy.  I had some […]

What’s in Season: Peach Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken