The days are getting shorter, the leaves are changing and it's just the cool enough to turn on the oven and bake something that will fill the house with the flavors of fall. Here's an easy apple tart with goat cheese. What I like about these tarts is that they are great at the beginning or end of a meal. Apple Tart with Goat Cheese Filling 1 sheet puff pastry 5 oz … [Read more...]
Squash Blossoms
Squash blossoms. Whether they stand alone a single bloom or are attached to a tiny delicate squash they are absolutely wonderful. In the past I would stuff them with chevre that's been embellished with chives, thyme and basil dip them in a batter and fry. I was cleaning out my photos and ran across this video from 2009 of a lovely stranger at the Hollywood Farmers' … [Read more...]
Fried Artichokes
I love artichokes. As a kid my mom boiled them and then we dipped the end of the leaves in butter. The heart was the reward for our hard work. This spring has been about artichokes. Last week a few blogger friends and I went to Baroda Farms in Lompoc to see the thistles up close. Here's the video in case you missed it. Last year about this time I was in Rome where … [Read more...]
Jicama Crackers
These days it's important to have an easy non-gluten, vegan alternative to a cracker. Ladies and gentlemen the jicama cracker. These all vegan, non-gluten crackers will become your go to alternative. They are a wonderful base for a dab of guacamole or a bit of mango salsa or anything you want to throw on top of them. The great thing about these jicama crackers is that they … [Read more...]
Easter Recipes
Easter Recipes Still undecided as to what you'll be serving this Easter Sunday? Here are some serving suggestions from this site and others. A great way to start the feast without getting stuffed are vegetables, make that beautiful vegetables. I usually opt for olives, steamed asparagus plus hummus and crackers. But if you really want to wow in taste and presentation … [Read more...]
