Let me talk about the “Miss” first. After months of waiting, In.gredients, zero waste grocery, opened in Austin. I took all of my containers and bags with me, and maybe I was expecting too much, but it was a big disappointment. I didn’t buy anything. It’s very small and very overpriced. When I checked the…
Quick Ideas for Fruit
The garden harvest is starting to slow down, so let’s talk about fruits. There is an abundance of local fruit now. First let’s talk about pantry item options, so you can whip up a delicious side or dessert in record time. mascarpone cheese (or cream cheese), yogurt, feta, and/or whipped cream nuts – almonds, pecans,…
Okra and Potatoes
PrintOkra and Potatoes Total Time: 20 minutes Yield: Serves 6-8 Ingredients4 medium potatoes 3 TBSP butter 3 TBSP olive oil 1/2 – 1 lb okra, cut into pieces 1 large onion, thinly sliced Emerils Essence or other Cajun seasoning Smoked paprika (optional)InstructionsBoil potatoes with skin on, until just fork tender. Drain and peel when…
Panzanella Caprese Salad
This is definitely the year for garden tomatoes, and I’m still trying to use them all. Since we love Caprese Salad and Panzanella (bread) Salad, I decided to combine them. This is a scrumptious dish and one that I have to keep myself from eating the whole thing. PrintPanzanella Caprese Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes…
Red Tomato Cornbread
The San Marzano (Roma) tomato harvest is burying me. I’ve been drying a lot of them to use the rest of the year. Today I decided to do a spin on the Green Tomato Casserole. I hesitated to talk about this creation, because I used a cornbread I made with okra and garbanzo beans in…