Posted on July 13, 2010
Fresh Black Eyed Peas and Tomaotes – Slow Cooked
We’ve been getting our CSA shares every other week and the produce has been better than I could have hoped for. I’ve made garden fresh ratatouille, had the most flavorful arugula, and tomatoes that just melt in my mouth. Sometimes the CSA produce we get pushes me to learn something new, as did the bag [...]
Posted on March 5, 2010
Restaurant Style Mexican Black Beans
I love richly flavored black beans served in Mexican restaurants. Now you can make them at home with only six ingredients and minimal effort. Whenever I post about beans one person inevitably mentions avoiding them due to digestive issues. I learned from Ali at The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen that this is usually caused by [...]
Posted on October 11, 2009
Slightly Indulgent Monday, White Bean Gratin, and a Le Creuset Give-Away!
Give-away closed. 10/18/09 Sweet potatoes, brown rice, and quinoa are all wonderful but sometimes I get tired of them and want a delicious alternative. Last winter I started using white beans as a side dish. The great thing about white beans is that you can dress them up or dress them down and they go [...]
Posted on September 22, 2009
Roasted Pattypan Squash & Chickpea Salad – Locally Grown
**A couple matters of ‘business’ – first, today is the second day of Fall Festival 2009 and is being hosted at Monica at Daily Dwelling. All participants are eligible to win The Creative Family by Amanda Blake Soule. Make sure to link your post about what you do for fall fun. I, of course, cook. [...]
