Grilled Corn With Queso

The summer is coming to a close.

So, now’s the time to grab all of the fresh vegetables that you can. We had tons of baby greens, gorgeous tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, spring onions, cilantro and lime. So, we paired our grilled corn with a big plate of salad […]

Purple Potatoes

Purple Potatoes

I love them. But, I don’t love the way they fade and bleed into soups and stews. So, I tried something different. I nuked them. Three minutes for the first try. And, then they went back into the nuker for another 2-3 minutes. Cook til fork […]

Walnut & Pear Salad

Blue cheese and pear turn an ordinary salad into something special. Personally, I think walnut and walnut oil are the best choice. But, pistachios and olive oil would be lovely, too. Some other choices might be roasted almond, hazelnut or macadamia nut. Hemp seeds would be fun to try as […]

Cherry Tomato Sauce

We’re going to miss these Sun Gold cherry tomatoes.

Out of this mix of black cherry, black plums, Sun Gold cherry, Juliet’s, Tami G’s, and Super Sweet 100 tomatoes. The Super Sweet 100’s and the Tami G’s find their way into my recipes. The Sun […]

BBQ Chicken — Texas Style BBQ Sauce

There’s no denying the genius of barbecue in all of its forms. But, Texas style barbecue has something special. It’s the combination of smoky meat and black pepper spice. Those two things just belong together.

Texas Style BBQ Sauce makes about 4 cups

2 cups ketchup […]

Garden 2013 — The Last Of The Tomatoes

Golden Jubilee

The slight difference in color between the first two Golden Jubilee and these three made a world of difference in the flavor. The darker, almost orange gold tomatoes had an unbelievably rich tomato flavor. And, the texture was still firm, yet creamy. We’re […]

Leftovers Migas

Black Krim From The Garden

Gorgeous tomatoes picked fresh out of the garden demand attention. It would be a crime to hide their beauty. So, with a little thought, we decided migas would make the perfect companion. Even better, this is a great way to put some leftovers […]

Tomato Sandwich Faceoff

First, we started with one tomato slice per sandwich. But, it quickly became obvious that for these thicker rolls, two slices would be best.

Going into this challenge, we were seriously biased. We both though that the Black Krim would be the clear-cut winner. But, […]

Roasted Oysters

Once you shuck the oysters, it’s a piece of cake.

Roasted Oysters

12-16 oysters

8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter, soft 2 Tablespoons fresh tarragon or chive, finely minced 1-2 Tablespoon parsley, finely minced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, […]

Garden 2013 — First Tomatoes Of The Year

Biggest First Batch EVER!

This year our first batch of tomatoes was close to a full pint of assorted tomatoes.

Sweet, Richly Flavored & Delicious

The bright orange cherry tomato is a perfectly ripe Sun Gold. (The yellowy-orange cherry to the […]