Grits, a pantry staple. What polenta is to an Italian is nothing compared to what grits are to a Southerner. If you are unfamiliar with Grits, they have a polenta or porridge-like texture. Requiring only water to make, they can be whipped up for any meal of the day; Eggs and grits for …
Coconut Almond Mounds of Joy
Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you are one. These chewy little morsels were concocted when Tall Dark and Handsome said “I could really go for an Almond Joy right now.” As his luck would have it, he has a partner who loves to cook, who loves to see TDH smile, and one whom …
Eggs Cilbir: Poached Eggs in Garlicky Yogurt
So simple and so amazing. You might be currently aware of my obsession with Cabot Greek Yogurt. One of the most decadent ways I can think to eat yogurt is swirled into the richness of a perfectly poached egg.The pairing of eggs and yogurt was certainly something I had never thought of before my TDH …
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Do You Know the Way to CSA???
Is it your first meeting? Let me introduce you to CSA. Community Sponsored (Supported/Shared) Agriculture In short, A community supported by small farms in which groups of people purchase shares or lots, which, in turn supply them with a determined amount of fresh produce and farm products throughout the growing season. A family of two …
Kitchen Tip: Bagel Chips
In the refrigerator the other day I found myself face to face with a beautiful bag of bagels that were, unfortunately, not tender to the touch. I had but one thing in mind. Slice those babies thin and bake ‘em into crispy submission! When confronted with old and hard bagels, I make Bagel Chips! Slice …
Black Eyed Peas to Bring Me Luck
New Years Day Black Eyed Peas What? Today is not New Years?? I know, I know…. But that is just my luck. I spent time working on this post for you and then couldn’t get any cooperation from my exceedingly slow internet and my rural country router. Well here it is, still yummy, and still …
Apple & Bourbon Pumpkin Butter
With us in early winter I was pleasantly surprised that I still had one large pumpkin hanging around refusing to give into the cold. After breaking down the very last fall pumpkin I produced: curry roasted pumpkin seeds, two bags of squash were cubed and frozen, half of the pumpkin was roasted and split for …
Almost Grandma’s Peanut Butter Pie
It is Thanksgiving and I miss my family. Due to all the events of my life and theirs we do not get to spend the holiday together this year. I miss spending days in the kitchen with my mom and sisters preparing for one big pig out. In the past we have spent days menu …
Tapioca Pudding. What to eat when you just can’t.
As it turns out, it's pudding. *Update* 7.15.12 This post was originally posted when I took ill in the fall of 2011. Of all the unpleasant symptoms the most disturbing is the complete loss of taste buds. With no ability to register taste and texture for two weeks I ate a lot of pudding. Slow …
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Saving Seeds: Beginners Plants
So you want to save your seeds. By saving seeds from one years’ crop means that you will not have to purchase those seeds for many years. Aka: saving money. Some seeds I save not just to replant, but also to eat. Dill, fennel and cilantro, all have tasty seeds for use in cooking …
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