CSA = OMG!
As Carrie did last year, I thought it’d be a great idea to support local agriculture and buy a farm share from a CSA farmer. Holy green leaves of goodness! This image shows my HALF of one farm share for … Continue reading
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Michael Pollan: In Defense of Food
Last night, I went to the West Roxbury Branch Library to see Michael Pollan speak on his latest book, In Defense of Food. I have a policy of not watching movies if I’ve read the book and vice versa, so … Continue reading
Pork Cutlets Topped with Fennel Butter, Apples, and Gruyere
I’ll just say it. I’m not a huge fan of pork, unless it’s in the form of bacon, sausage or ham. Because you have to thoroughly cook pork, I’ve oftentimes cooked it till it was too dry and tasteless. To … Continue reading
Fenneled Brussels Sprouts over Serrano Sweet Potatoes
As part of the Fennel Challenge, this dish actually serves as the base for a pork dish, but could easily be a side dish all on its own. The beauty of this dish is melding very separate and distinct flavors … Continue reading
Fennelled BBQ Shrimp with Three Cheese Crostinis
Years ago, when I was in New Orleans with a bunch of friends to watch the Gators in the Sugar Bowl, I had the pleasure of going to Mr. B’s Bistro. This restaurant is one in the pantheon of Brennan … Continue reading