The First Black Mission Fig

Our First Black Mission Fig

Washed With Rain Drops

That first fig was shared in the back yard. Still damp with rain, it was the best fig we’ve ever eaten. Nothing in the world can beat a piece of fruit […]

Tomato Salad

Don’t lose any of that garden fresh flavor. Keep it simple.

Tomato Salad

a rainbow blend of cherry tomatoes, halved black plum tomatoes, quartered 1 red pepper, diced extra virgin olive oil baby basil leaves a touch of crushed red pepper flakes freshly ground black pepper […]

Hummus Masbacha

In the front, a dried chickpea… In the back, two chickpeas double in size from an overnight soak.

First: Cook The Chickpeas

4 cups chickpeas, soaked 12-15 hours 4 cups vegetable stock 1/2 cup tahini generous splash olive oil 1 Tablespoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin […]

Falafel & Pickled Onions

If you’re not a falafel fan, chances are good that you haven’t had a properly made falafel.

Falafel makes 14-16 small falafel

2 cups dried chickpeas (uncooked), soaked for 12-15 hours 1/2 cup bread crumbs, toasted 1 small Vidalia Onion 6 cloves garlic 1/2 cup cilantro […]

Sangria Pops

With a few minor alterations to the ingredient list, this Sangria makes a nice icy treat for summer. Next time, I’ll throw a few strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries into the molds before adding the liquid. Or, maybe I’ll supreme sections of orange and add them to the mix.

July 29th, 2011 | Category: Cocktails & Libations, Favorite Ingredients, Food, Recipe, Simple Bites, Snacks, Sweets, Technique | Leave a comment

Panzanella

These black plum tomatoes are even more beautiful in real life. I was unable to capture the deep emerald green under the line of seeds. They’re a stunning addition to any salad. And, the flavor is unbelievable. It would be a shame to lose that rich tomato flavor. So, this […]

Duck Egg Fried Rice

What do you do with your leftover packets of white rice? You know, those plain white rice boxes that clutter up the fridge after an order of take-out or two. Don’t ditch them. Make some fried rice.

Duck Egg Fried Rice

1 onion, diced splash of […]

A Rainbow of Tomatoes

Yellow Heirloom Cherry Tomato

The first ripe tomatoes never made it through the back door. We popped them in our mouth …straight off the vine. That’s one of the benefits of a chemical free back yard garden. You know for a fact that there isn’t a single chemical […]

Key Lime Pie Ice Cream

We love key limes. And, we adore this ice cream. So, it’s mandatory to have a supply of key lime juice and zest available at all times …Seriously, at all times.

I always buy extra bags of key limes when they’re available. Most large bags of key limes […]

…Almost a Cuban Sandwich

The search to find good Cuban bread in Atlanta is a serious challenge. So, until I learn to bake my own, I’ll be substituting my favorite baguette in its place. Since this is “almost” a Cuban sandwich, I’ve also decided to crisp my baguette in the oven in lieu of […]