Mango and Cherry Clafoutis I was in a dilemma, What birthday cake to make when that person hates cakes? I had just picked up a mango at the store that was perfectly ripened and some really dark, sweet cherries just looking for a purpose. What to do? Whipped cream was off the check list as well. Hmmmm? Thankfully, I have an abundance of incredible food bloggers to guide … [Read more...]
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Grilled Red Pepper Sauce Just in time for your July 4th BBQ, a sauce that goes with just about anything you can throw on a grill--steak, burgers, shrimp, veggies and my personal favorite--salmon. Check out the salmon recipe here. Claim your independence and make this easy sauce! The recipe is in the video. Have a happy Fourth of July. … [Read more...]
Fiesole Artichokes and Pasta
To say that I’ve been obsessed with artichokes would be an under statement. Green, sangria, and these delightful baby fiesoles have been cooked and consumed this month. I found sometimes the simplest is the best, like the combination of artichokes, pasta and a tart and tangy ginger lime buerre blanc it becomes a ménage et tois made in heaven. The preparation is … [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...]
Artichokes: Field Trip to Baroda Farms
Artichokes, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways--sangria, fiesole and green globe. The only thing better than eating artichokes is going to an artichoke farm and then eating them. A few weeks ago I asked Oakley from Frieda's Produce if she knew of an artichoke farm that I and a few of my fellow bloggers could visit. Doing what Oakley does best she arranged for a … [Read more...]
