Featured Item–Watermelon Is there anything better than a slice of fresh, sweet, juicy watermelon on a hot summer day?I think not.I’ve felt so strongly about this in the past that until recently, I wouldn’t eat watermelon any other way.But slowly I’ve been giving up that perfect slice in order to explore new ways to eat …
Featured Item—Fresh Soybeans (Edamame) When I was young I lived in Japan and experienced a number of great culinary adventures. My favorite experience, by far, was tasting edamame, the fresh boiled soybean dish flaked with pure sea salt—divine. I loved the surprising “pop” of the bean as I squeezed it out of its shell and …
Featured Item—Sweet Green Peppers Sweet green peppers tend to get the shaft.They are often considered to play second fiddle to their older siblings, the bright red peppers that are the quintessential summer vegetable.But green peppers are a wonderful vegetable in their own right.In fact, green peppers are an essential ingredient in the “Holy Trinity” of …
Featured item—Tomatillos My love affair with tomatillos is fairly new, as the tomatillo and I were formally introduced only about 10 years ago.Before that, my amour was salsa verde, the tart, green, vibrant sauce you could find only in Mexican restaurants served as either a salsa or a sauce. I was a huge fan of …
Feature Item—Tomatoes I think of tomatoes as the jewels of summer, especially with all the wonderful varieties currently available. They are colorful and so decadent.Technically a fruit, tomatoes are one of the most widely grown and consumed product in the US.Yet they are also the most diverse, with literally thousands of “heirloom” seed types. Heirloom …
Sizzling eggplant salad—when it’s too hot to light the oven! Olive oil 2 large eggplants, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick 2 c. fresh salsa** recipe below 12 oz. black beans 2 T lime juice Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Preheat gas grill or prepare charcoal fire. Brush oil onto one side of eggplant …
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Featured Item—Cucumbers There is something irresistible about the cool crunch of cucumber.Thus it is not surprising that cucumbers can be found in most major international cuisines. They are related to other members of the Gourd family, including melons and squash.Because they are comprised of about 95% water, they are quite refreshing and filling, even though …
Featured Item—Summer Squash You know it is truly summer when the summer squash is ready.It may be a familiar vegetable, but it is so plentiful this time of year that it is fun to come across new recipes and ideas. Summer squash is the generic term that encompasses the yellow and green squash varieties such …
Featured Item—Beets I can’t think of another vegetable that polarizes people more than beets. Folks tend to love them or hate them. I am one of those “odd birds” that fell in love with canned beets as a kid and have just grown fonder of the vegetable as I have experienced it in other culinary …
The beginning of the CSA season always brings a variety of greens.Last year I offered suggestions for the efficient use of the abundance of CSA greens.I thought I would reprint that here. CSA General Tip–Make it a “Greens Day” A great way to use up those greens up is to plan a “Greens Day” for …