The Roasted Tomato, aka Oven-Dried Tomato, is a great item to have around in the wintertime when fresh tomatoes are hard to come by. They have a tangy-slightly sweet flavor and can be added to salad, sauce, soup, stew, vinaigrette, Risotto, pasta dish, and used for a garnish.…
We made it back from New Orleans in one piece but a little heavier. We ate a lot of great food and explored some new ingredients from the city. You will not have a hard time finding fried food and heavy sauces on the menu, but you will have a hard time finding vegetables, and …
We are in the midst of a very good tomato season this year. Many varieties of heirlooms are going strong right now and we are seeing dry farmed early girl tomatoes available sooner then usual in the west. Also look for Italian varietals such as San Marzano Tomatoes from specialty sellers and Creole Tomatoes in …
With the temperature rising and cucumber season cranking up, the stage is set for that classic cold soup…. Gazpacho! There are many different varieties of cucumbers showing up in the market right now, and with tomato season right around the corner, the time is ripe for putting gazpacho on the menu. Check out the list …