It’s been another fun long weekend. I spent Saturday morning judging the 2nd Annual Greensboro Farmer’s Market Chili Challenge. So much diversity in chilis this year – green chili, sweet potato, bison, vegetarian with local shitake mushrooms, fish and more! Everyone was a winner and I was really full from the judging!

And, I was up before the birds this morning to join the fun crew at the WFMY News 2 Morning Show today! It’s always exciting to be included in their cooking segment and totally worth the early wake-up call. We prepared a my Lighter Steak Caesar Salad with Fresh Market $6 Saturday NY Strip Steaks, lots of fresh veggies and homemade dressing.

I’m looking forward to cooking a big meal for a few friends tonight – oxtail ragu over homemade roasted garlic gnocchi, beet salad and some tiny chocolate cakes. I think we’ll eat by the fire. It’s brisk out there! I’ll post the recipes this weekend. Enjoy your Monday!