At the farmer’s market this week I ran into some beautiful melons. They smelled and tasted flowery and sweet. I couldn’t resist buying one. I knew immediately I wanted to make an appetizer with the melon. Initially I thought about … Continue reading
Yes, I am stealing the French Friday theme from Pink of Perfection! It is such a great lift to the end of the week I couldn’t resist. This salad, a riff on the traditional Salade Niçoise, comes from the French … Continue reading
One of the easiest pickling recipes I’ve come across. The pressure cooker to infuse the beets & carrots with the pickling brine in record time. Ingredients 2 medium beets, scrubbed, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices 2 medium carrots, cut … Continue reading
I’m trying very hard to eat as much local produce as possible. To do this, I canned a lot of things during the summer and signed up for a winter farm share. I was surprised at how much food I … Continue reading
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