Who knew how absolutely yummy Delicata squash was?!! It is so easy to cook, you don’t even have to peel the skin as you can eat everything and it isn’t the least bit stringy. Delicata is my new favorite squash! I read up a bit before attempting to cook it. I found that many people were using the standard brown sugar, butter, maple syrup sort of recipe … Read more Delicata, my new favorite squash!
Blackberry Scones from the Big Sur Bakery Cookbook
Fresh plump blackberries are the perfect fruit to create these delicious Blackberry Scones from the Big Sur Bakery Cookbook. I found an adapted version on one of my favorite food sites, The Kitchn. I altered them a bit more in the processing instructions and they came out wonderfully moist and lightly sweet. The trick to taking them to new heights, is to reheat them in a … Read more Blackberry Scones from the Big Sur Bakery Cookbook
An Unusual Combination Creates the Most Amazing Salad!
I’m always trying to find recipes to make the most out of my CSA box ingredients and when I came across this one, I was quite skeptical but decided to give it a try. It is quite an unusual combination, but it created the most amazing salad! The best part was that it utilized three of the more regular box ingredients, carrots, avocados and … Read more An Unusual Combination Creates the Most Amazing Salad!
Sides Hardware and Shoes, it’s really a Restaurant!
You might think this is a funny name for this place, Sides Hardware and Shoes, cuz it’s really a restaurant in Los Olivos. The name came from it’s origins as a store from 1901 in the same establishment. The new owners, the Nichol’s brothers, decided to honor its origin by renaming it back to its beginning days. The decor and ambiance are delightful and we were … Read more Sides Hardware and Shoes, it’s really a Restaurant!
Delight in this new recipe for Romaine!
What can I do with all of this beautiful Romaine lettuce that I am receiving? If that is what you are asking yourself, then I have a great new idea for you. Romaine Pesto! I adapted an old recipe from a 2006 Gourmet Magazine for Romaine and Egg-Stuffed Tomatoes with Pancetta. It also gave me a great use for my heirloom tomatoes and you will absolutely delight in this … Read more Delight in this new recipe for Romaine!
Adorable Tri-colored Bell Peppers Set the Stage for a Yummy Appetizer!
The best way to enjoy mini bell peppers it to showcase them with a delicious stuffing. These adorable tri-colored bell peppers set the stage for a yummy appetizer. I fill them with a mixture of ricotta cheese and Pecorino Romano along with fresh sage, kale and pancetta. Then I top them off with a drizzle of homemade basil oil to complete the show. They are adorable and … Read more Adorable Tri-colored Bell Peppers Set the Stage for a Yummy Appetizer!
Make your own Polenta, it’s a cinch!
A Recipe for Sweet Corn Polenta with Eggplant Sauce and the history behind it’s author I recently received a recommendation for a cookbook by the author, Yotam Ottolenghi. Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the most exciting new talents in the cooking world, with four fabulous, eponymous London restaurants and a weekly newspaper column that’s read by foodies all over the world. He is an Israeli-born cookery … Read more Make your own Polenta, it’s a cinch!
Two Ways with Corn!
Something in me just won’t allow me to enjoy eating an item the same way over and over. After receiving lots of ears of fresh corn in my CSA boxes, I needed to come up with some new ways to utilize it. That’s where I found out how to do these “Two Ways with Corn”. Both are terrific and easy recipes and they can even be … Read more Two Ways with Corn!
Blood Oranges and Scallops Team Up for an Amazing Meal!
What a surprise to receive a bag of beautiful blood oranges in my CSA box in mid August! These gems aren’t usually around till December and they make some extremely appetizing dishes. Here Blood Oranges and Scallops team up for an amazing meal served over polenta toasts. I love the combination of rich tender scallops with citrus that has a little punch so this recipe hits … Read more Blood Oranges and Scallops Team Up for an Amazing Meal!
Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles
Do you love bread and butter pickles? Well then you are going to flip over Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles! They are a snap to prepare and have a zesty, tangy fresh flavor that goes fantastic on sandwiches or as an accompaniment to your meal. I found them along with a recipe for Pork Burgers made with a mixture of ground pork and fresh chorizo. They … Read more Bread and Butter Zucchini Pickles