As winter approaches and the items at the farmer's market shrink, there are few things that I look forward to like pomegranates. I just love, love, love those little juice popping morsels. True, to release them from the confines of their skin one must never wear white nor fear stained hands. I really feel the work is worth it. And besides, when was the last time your … [Read more...]
Fresh Fig Tart with Mascarpone and Creme Fraiche
Nothing makes my heart sing like the sight of fresh figs: At the Farmers' Market, in Trader Joe's, on other peoples' blog postings, in my own garden. I just love those fruity teardrops of crunchy sweetness. … [Read more...]
Pears and Gorgonzola on Parmesan Crackers
Our love for Parmesan crackers is no secret. Our fresh fig appetizer is slowly becoming legend. Alas, fresh figs aren't always in season so we needed to create a winter alternative. Nahid suggested using gorganzola as the main ingredient. It being winter, pears jumped into my brain. We both agreed that we needed crunch and a bit of sweetness, so candied walnuts were … [Read more...]
