Category: Adventurous Cooking

Waking Up Stuffed Peppers

empty peppers

The time has come for a truly exciting and delicious stuffed pepper, and this is it! Potatoes are mashed with generous amounts of toasted spices, fresh herbs, and citrus, placed gently inside the pepper and finished with a delicate, crispy crust. It’s genius, and I am so excited to share it with you. more

Succulent Succulents: Discovering Verdolagas

the starring plant - large

I’ve been introduced to a lot of new things as a result of joining a CSA, but I can honestly say that last week was the first time I received something that I initially mistook for a houseplant. Verdolagas, also called Purslane, are a succulent, and loaded with omega-3 fatty acids. They also have a marvelous, tart flavor that goes quite well with pork. more

Life IS just a bowl of cherries – soaked in brandy.

grappa cherries close up

I have lots to write about. I’ve had many food adventures over these many months. Time is of the essence though. I’d say it’s spring, but Solstice was three days ago! Typically we’re knee-deep in melons and blackberries; but the weather’s been weird this year (darn volcanoes) and we still have beautiful strawberries and cherries… more

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