Devil Crabs

These are awesome. And, they’re still a work in progress. As you can see, the ones in back were a bit overcooked. So, watch these carefully as you fry them. Stale bánh mì make a pleasantly acceptable substitute for Cuban bread in a pinch. I might even go so far […]

Garden Update — The Last Of The Tomatoes

Lemon Boy Ruled This Year

Juliet, I do love thee.

Juliet Takes Second Place

And, Sun Gold Cherries Drops To Third By a Nose

But, really, they’re all winners.

Something’s eating […]

Roasted Sunchokes

Quick To Shrivel

By the time the third sunchoke hit the plate, they’d shriveled even more.

Love them or hate them? Neither, but, they’re tasty. And, I’d make them again. Next time, I’d like to try some very young ones. […]

Peach Jam

These peaches were so super ripe that I didn’t even bother to remove the skins. After the 10-15 minute boil, the skins almost melted away completely. And, the tiny bits of skin that remained were fine in the finished product.

Peach Jam makes 1 large jar

August 22nd, 2014 | Category: Biscuits, Bread, Breakfast, Condiments, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Fruit, Recipe, Simple Bites, Snacks, Sweets | Leave a comment

Peach Upside Down Cake

Peach Upside Down Cake

We’ve spent the last month eating one crate of barely ripe peaches. While still under ripe, we carefully washed and dried each peach. We placed one layer of peaches back in the crate. And, we covered them lightly with a flour sack towel. The […]

Squash Blossoms

Male Squash Blossoms

These beautiful blossoms were jam-packed into a plastic wrapped container and slightly wilted. But, they weren’t bruised. (If they’re bruised, they won’t perk up as prettily.) And, for about $2 they were easily worth the minimal investment of time and effort.

Malaysian Fried Rice

I love all things Malaysian. And, this dish is one of my favorites. Though, it never comes close to the version at my favorite restaurant. But, when I’m trying to fill a craving, this is a decent substitute.

Nasi Goreng makes 2 servings

2 cups cooked […]

Blanched Asparagus

Asparagus might be even tastier cold than it is hot. It makes a pretty addition to a simple salad.

Bring salted water to a boil. Then, add asparagus. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. When you start to smell asparagus, let it cook for about […]

Early Girl & Lemon Boy Tomato Sandwiches

Early Girl & Lemon Boy

Early Girl has a sweet, savory quality that is really lovely. But, Lemon Boy has a brightness and a burst of acidity that makes it something special. For a tomato sandwich, we both preferred the Lemon Boy.

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Garden 2014 — Early Girl & Lemon Boy

The First Two Early Girl Tomatoes

Not too big, not too small… They’re just right.

Picked on Saturday, Jun 14, 2014

With the stem on, these ripen beautifully on the counter. Just be sure that they’re close to […]