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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.
Candlenut = Kukui Nut Long ago in Hawaii, the oil of the candle nut was used to make light. Also, the nuts were strung together in a way that each burning nut would measure the passing time. It would take roughly 15 minutes to burn from one nut […]
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 […]
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
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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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 […]
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 […]
The First Tomatoes Two Sun gold and one Tami G, these were green yesterday. Yesterday’s tomato pictures were taken in the late afternoon. After taking those shots, I thought it would be at least another week before we had a ripe tomato. And, today, we have three. They’re […]
A simple sandwich can be so satisfying if you take the steps to make it something special. Smoke or roast your own meat. Toast or grill the bread. Make the condiments yourself. And, include some fresh vegetables. We’ve been experimenting with an oven smoker. They’re so incredibly quick […]
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 […] |
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