Beets : The Crown Jewels of a Summer Garden In mid August, dirt-crusted crowns pop up out of the ground announcing that beets are ready to pick. Ranging in size from a toddler’s wooden bead to a golf ball, beets … Continue reading →
Remember the Caponata a few postings back? Well I found a forgotten left over pint if it in the refrigerator so I tasted it, and although it was a tiny bit effervescent it was still really tasty. I happened to … Continue reading →
Caponata Makes 1.5 quarts This delicious and incredibly versatile vegetable compote that originated in Sicily is a flavor blend of tomato, eggplant, herbs and tart brined olives. It makes a delicious Bruschetta for crostini, a fabulous and quick dressing for … Continue reading →
Summer Seafood and Greens Salad Serves 4 We in the northwest really do have a remarkable seafood bounty available to us year round. And being the optimist that I am, I just know that any moment now the clouds will … Continue reading →
