Summer’s Fare

06/17/2026

Salad again for dinner and bonus was I had everything in my kitchen for this.

Tossed potatoes with high heat evoo, I used Koroneiki, salt, pepper and sweet paprika roasted at 400 for 20 minutes. Then let cool. Toppings tomatoes, cucumbers, green & Kalamata olives, fresh dill, feta, garbanzo beans and pickled onions. Made a dressing with 1/4 cup evoo, 2 tsp white wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, oregano, salt and pepper in small jar with lid shake until combined. Adjust as needed.

06/13/2026

Another sourdough class today at Lake Norman Olive & Vine!

06/11/2026

If you are near Lincolnton next week, come join our Mediterranean Lifestyle class at Lincolnton Suites on Main @ 6:30. We will learn, eat, play a game and go home with a few new recipes. Hope you can join us! 😊

06/10/2026

Lots of fresh herbs from the garden, cucumbers, tomatoes, feta, garbanzo beans, avocado and some good extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar made a great fresh salad.

06/04/2026

Greek chicken bowls for dinner. 😋
Recipe in comments.

05/27/2026

This is why a good extra virgin olive oil with a high smoke point that you can cook with, use for salads and add to every meal is so important.

Extra virgin olive oil has so many therapeutic benefits!

It contains compounds called polyphenols that have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties.

They can also have incredible effects on certain parts of the body, including:
-The cardiovascular system
-The nerves and brain
-The skin
-The eyes

The high polyphenol content in olive oil contributes significantly to reducing inflammation, which benefits conditions like arthritis and heart disease and can support healthy circulation.

Olive oil can even help protect against UV radiation from the sun!

To get these health perks, you need the real deal—extra virgin olive oil. The label “extra virgin” guarantees that the oil has been cold-pressed from freshly harvested olives and is rich in polyphenols.

Dr. Eric Berg, DC, not MD; information only

05/23/2026

If you haven’t taken a sourdough class there is one available this Tuesday at Lake Norman Olive and Vine, www.lknoliveandvine.com and one Thursday at Lincolnton Suites on Main, www.summersfare.com
Hope to see you soon!

Excited to teach two more classes at Lincolnton Suites on Main! Sign up at https://www.summersfare.com/

05/20/2026

Made this new crispy artichoke salad with a lemon caper vinaigrette tonight for dinner. I could drink the dressing. 😋

05/17/2026

Crispy salmon bowls tonight with homemade tzatziki. The marinade for the salmon is so good. 😋