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 […]

Garden 2014 — Update

Lemon Boy (On my new cutting board with silver spoon handles)

A Rainbow of Cajun Belle Peppers

A Bowl of Tomatoes for the Week

Another Week’s Worth of Tomatoes & 2 Cajun Belle Peppers

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 […]

Garden 2014 — Update

The First Bowl Of Tomatoes For 2014

Almost a dozen Sun Gold cherry tomatoes, 4 Juliets, a small handful of Tami G’s, and one Lemon Boy (slightly speckled, top right in the back, about the size of a small plum). The day of the photo the Lemon Boy […]

Queso Burger

Take Grilled Burgers & Buns

Garnish With Cukes, Radishes, Queso, Cilantro…

Scallions & Onions

I chose to top my burger with a slice of grilled Vidalia onion, a thin slice of tomato, cilantro leaves and […]

Pimento Cheese With Two Cheddars

Creamy pimento cheese tastes just fine. But, if you grate a portion of the cheese and stir it in at the end. You’ll notice a richer cheese flavor with each bite of shaved cheese.

Cave aged white cheddar gives this simple snack incredible depth of character.

May 1st, 2014 | Category: Biscuits, Bread, Condiments, Favorite Ingredients, Food, From Scratch, Quick Lunches, Recipe | Leave a comment

Anda Bhurji — Spiced Egg Scramble

This dish is so simple to make, yet it’s rich with flavor. If you’re starting with raw potatoes this will add a couple minutes time to a traditional veggie scramble. But, you could easily make use of leftover boiled red potatoes or a leftover baked potato. Or, omit the potato […]

Peanut Butter & Pickle Sandwich

“You don’t just pick up your fork and dig into a brown salad. You have to play around with it for a little while.”

Have you ever seen Neil Simon’s classic play Barefoot In The Park? That’s exactly where this sandwich takes me. I’ve been playing around with […]

Corned Beef Stir Fry

The latest entry in the “Weird But Good” category… or is it the “Ugly But Good” category? Who knows? This was both weird and pretty ugly, too. But, it had the taste of corned beef and cabbage in every bite. And, it was super quick and super easy. After two […]

Cuban Sandwich

If there’s real Cuban bread to be found in Atlanta, we’ve yet to find it. So, what’s the best substitute? We believe it’s the gorgeously fluffy Vietnamese bánh mì. They’re much easier to find. And, they’re available at the incredibly great price of three (or, sometimes even 5) for a […]