A work in progress…four days in the making. Two jars, but had a set back with one, because the white plastic lid did not seal enough to create a bubbly, fermented party. So, yesterday I transferred my mostly cauliflower to … Continue reading
Hottest day of the year, September 7,2019. Made shrimp Remoulade for Mimi and Bebe Saturday night. Mimi went to ER this past week cause she couldn’t breathe. She actually called the ambulance. Turns out, “just” COPD, and they sent her … Continue reading
A little different recipe from my last one. The ratios are different. This one produces better results. You can still add lemon (or orange) zest for that extra flavor burst. You will need: 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups all-purpose … Continue reading
One of my all-time favorite recipes. From one of my all-time favorite cookbook authors, Bert Greene. When I acquired his book, Greene on Grains, it was the first time I started reading a cookbook as a bedtime book. Goodbye novel, … Continue reading
One of our favorites! I mean, who doesn’t love cheesecake? In fact, I used to love it so much, I swore I’d never make another one! Well, things change, and you do things for people you care about. A friend … Continue reading
Well, the kale is still growing in my neighbor’s garden!! The little bit that is left is getting overrun by butternut squash, honeydew squash, and soon, spaghetti squash. But, I was able to get a grocery bag full … Continue reading
Radishes courtesy of my neighbors garden… they are beautiful! A little bit of this, and a little bit of that… You will need: 1/2 cup cooked chicken, chopped, 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced 1/4 cup pecans, toasted … Continue reading
Re-posted from December 2012. If you are faced with an abundance of lemons or oranges from the recent freezes, here are a few ideas to use and preserve that citrus yumminess. If you live in any zone 8 or warmer, you … Continue reading
A classic Asian salad made with winter vegetables, almost everything is from the farmer’s market. The carrots, the radishes, the tatsoi, and the kumquats. The kumquats were a last minute addition, as they sat next to my cutting board, winking … Continue reading
Okay, so I tried to keep it simple. If you can find fresh horticulture beans/ borlotti beas/ cranberry beans, this is the recipe for you. To learn more about horticulture beans, read here: https://icookforleftovers.wordpress.com/2013/12/07/farmers-market-find-horticulture-beans-aka-cranberry-beans-aka-borlotti-beans/ Note: I did not blanch these beans … Continue reading
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