Super Summer Guacamole Guacamole is one of those remarkable foods that has appeal across cultures and generations. There are many different variations out there, and more than once I’ve been snacking at the hors d’oeuvres table with fellow party-goers when curiosity about the contents of the host’s “guac” has turned to lively...
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Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, but delicious all summer – mix up a pitcher of these marvelous mojitos and you know good times are ahead. 1 Pitcher Water 1.5 C Lime Juice 2 C Vodka ( I use Absolut Vodka) 2 C Rich Simple Syrup (2 Parts Sugar/1 Part Water Mint Sliced Lime Serve in a punch bowl and add ice to glass when serving....
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I have always loved the look of eggplant; when else do we get to eat a purple vegetable? Lured in by its shiny skin and intriguing shape, I used to bring an eggplant home from the market, admire it from afar, and eventually throw it away because I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it. Then I discovered this recipe, which has...
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These DIY “sun”dried tomatoes were easier than I expected and more delicious! My “sun” dried tomatoes are made in the oven. Since they take such a long time in the oven, I recommend you fill the oven with as many cookie sheets full of them as possible. My oven has 3 racks, so I do 3 sheets at a time. I...
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Corn consumption is rich in family and cultural traditions. Do you use butter and salt? Do you use your knife to apply butter, or do you get up close and personal with it, rolling the cob right on the butter slab? Do you use those little corn holder tines that go in the ends of the corn? (And are they cute – like little cows...
read moreI love cooking food from the CSA (community supported agriculture) box I get each week. Here’s a video and recipe for my breakfast. It was delicious! 2 Tbsp diced onion 4 radishes, sliced 4 shiitake mushrooms sliced 3 stalks asparagus, sliced 2 eggs 2 heaping Tbsp grated Reggiano parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp sour cream 1 Tbsp...
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