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Noodles with Pork and Peanuts

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

This is really cooking for one, with yummy leftovers.  I guess you could make less, but why? PrintNoodles with Pork and Peanuts Total Time: 30 minutes Yield: Serves 2-4 Ingredients1 lb pork, cut into thin strips Cornstarch Dry sherry 1 bundle soba (buckwheat noodles), cooked, drained, and drizzled with sesame oil 1/4 cup crushed peanuts…

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Artichoke Thistle

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

The nice thing about artichokes, cardoon (artichoke thistle), and arugula is they have few pests that bother them (few people too, but that’s another story).  Even though I’ve been battling deer, grasshoppers, and armadillos, Kathy reminded me that rabbits have caused havoc in her garden.  It might be surprising that there are none here, except…

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Damn-age Control

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

I feel like I should start a 12 step program to help gardeners recover from persistent pests and obsessively trying to grow things in central Texas.  I live in the city, perhaps the pests just need to have some signage to remind them that they are in the city limits.  There’s lots of country for…

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Sauteed Cauliflower

Posted on November 6, 2012August 4, 2016 by Lanie Fioretti

I’m already thinking about the fall harvest, and I’m still planting!  Cauliflower is always a challenge for me because I don’t usually fix it as a stand alone vegetable.  However, this dish helps it shine on it’s own. PrintSauteed Cauliflower IngredientsHead of cauliflower, outer leaves removed Butter Salt and pepper Smoked paprikaInstructionsPlace whole head of…

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TSTC Viking Table Luncheon

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Lanie Fioretti

If you like the favors of Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, this lunch is for you. TSTC’s Culinary Arts Chef Darrell Helcl will bring patrons The Viking Table from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, and Friday, Nov. 9.  Click this link to view the menu.   The new Culinary Arts facility is…

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