C – Is that how you make ragu?! I was quite a bit surprised at how a ragu sauce is made. It’s a lot simpler than I thought it was going to be. I always thought ragu was a tomato sauce with lots of meat, that you simmered for hours. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Still hands down the best ketchup I have ever tasted. There’s just something about knowing what goes into the stuff that makes it taste so good. I just couldn’t wait to get my hands on more of these yellow tomatoes. Azolla Farm invited us to … Continue reading
C – I am definitely not a chili pepper expert. When the idea of pepper week came along, I asked Luke and Jim to do it. Of course, that never happens. I’m always having to have some part in it. I asked if Luke had any ideas for pepper week. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This is still one of my favorite pickles. They are great. It’s one of those things that takes up space in the refrigerator, but I don’t mind it at all. Still crunchy, spicy and delicious even after a few months. I still love the carrots … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – When we decided to revisit the dish for Pepper Week, I remembered just how much I like it. Chris introduced us, kind of in a last-minute idea, when we needed another pepper dish. It’s a good idea! As a dip. On eggs. On fried green … Continue reading
C – Summer fruit is quite abundant right now. I am so happy that it’s cheap and delicious. There’s only one problem. I can’t eat it fast enough. You know how much I hate throwing things away. I needed to figure out what to make with it. Jam? Yeah, but … Continue reading
C – Avocado in everything! Lately, I have been noticing there’s avocado in everything. Is it because I live in California? California style? Who knows. But, I’m happy. I love avocados. I have been seeing more avocado in ranch dressing, especially. I was intrigued. It’s been popping up in grocery … Continue reading
C – I love pesto! It’s so rich and delicious. I love to use a lot of it. One of the only problems with pesto, for me, is there’s a lot of fat in it. Eating a few tablespoons can take you over your calorie limit really fast. Yes, I … Continue reading
C – I don’t know what I was thinking! I thought about making a matcha green tea salad dressing. Maybe, it was that matcha green tea flavored ice cream I love so much. Or, that iced coffee drink. I don’t know. But, when I started my experiment, it didn’t come … Continue reading
C – I’ve had preserved lemons before … they weren’t like this. Jim really wanted to try making Moroccan preserved lemons with the Meyer lemons we had. There were a few issues. I didn’t want to make them because all of the preserved lemons I’ve had tasted really bitter. They … Continue reading