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No, not a BLT with a fried green tomato. This is a standard BLT with a RIPE green tomato. The green tomato adds even more fresh, bright flavors that are richly needed to combat that streaky bacon. What? You don’t want to make homemade mayo? Well then, you […]
I’ve been known to make a meal out of 1/2 an avocado and a tiny sprinkle of sugar. So, this is a nice variation for summer when you’re craving something cold and icy. Pops don’t have to be dripping with sugar. Less is more. A creamy avocado smoothie […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […] |
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