Banana Scones are a hard nut to crack, so to speak. You know me - I get a chuckle out of food puns…….. Ok so, no one else gets that this is funny to me. (You know, banana bread has nuts in it? So, nuts, bananas……..never mind) Anyway, I have a surplus of overripe bananas sitting here and so, even though I know my kids don't love banana scones, I decided to go to work on them this morning. Overripe bananas pose a particularly difficult … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
“Mashed” Cauliflower that will make you forget your Potatoes, maybe forever
photo courtesy Organic Authority I have been playing with my recipe for a while - and, I think I've nailed it! When I saw this gorgeous photo the other night, I decided to re-publish the recipe with my new enhancements. Here, we take a very bland vegetable and turn it into something special - with a relatively small dose of dairy, roasted garlic and a few other little pinches! "MASHED" CAULIFLOWER WITH ROASTED GARLIC - updated 1 head … [Read more...]
Knowing What You Don’t Know – Lining, Flooding and Artistry – A Great Day with Gail Dosik
my goal: le papillon Last year my obsession with butterflies entered my repertoire of photography in earnest. It is no secret that I am enthralled with the beauty and intricacy of their bodies as they float and swirl around, seemingly in some curious state of combined rapture and work, in their days. I love to watch them float, dip and soar, land and, seemingly attack their blooms almost in a most determined state of near … [Read more...]
I Hope I Am Not Alive When……. Underestimating Real Food as the Root of Permanent Civilization
image courtesy NYT We hunt, we gather, we cook, we bond…….. I had a very busy last 13 days, the culmination of which was the three day celebration of my husband's 60th birthday at our home in Orleans, Ma. It was great fun despite the days of preparation and usual pre-event(s) jitters. Happily, all turned out fantastically well and we, all 13 of us, had a great time! The weather was a glorious preview of Fall on Cape Cod. We had a great … [Read more...]
The World According to Eleven Egg Yolks – Robin Williams and the CIA’s Lemon Tart
It's days and weeks like this one past when I wonder, can we ever have too much of a good thing? Who among us can get the memories of Robin Williams out of our heads this week and the tragedy of his untimely death? Time does seem to stop when something like this happens, doesn't it? We stop and mentally scroll through all that has transpired and just how much this gifted one has enriched our lives and, especially, made us laugh. In my … [Read more...]
What Shakespeare and the Roca Brothers Can Teach Us About the Food Biz
photo courtesy International NYT The idea that I would voluntarily invoke the words of William Shakespeare in any writing exercise, either back when I was studying him in high school or nowadays, here, and not only once, but now twice, seems highly improbable to me. But, alas, I have. The first time, on October 16, 2013, I referenced him in relation to that day's political tomfoolery…… Today, I'm more within the realm of the normal subject … [Read more...]
Bell-Bottom Blues, Available for the Pickin’ Right Now- Blueberry Nutmeg Scones
I confess to never having been to Hammonton, New Jersey, home of blueberry heaven. It's a "must-do" on my list, for purposes of celebrating all the great farming that goes on in my native state. Depending on your source, NJ ranks #4 or 5 in national production of blueberries. This is pretty impressive in my book. Today, I got going early on reminiscing with music - first it was Cat Stevens' Morning Has Broken, in my earlier post and now … [Read more...]
Guilty of Self-Deception – Gift of Light and Shadow
Yes, I'm guilty. I admit it. I am guilty of self-dissuasion, delusion and deception. (We had a "discussion" this morning on the patio about whether or not you could put a "self" in front of any word you so desired, even if it wasn't commonly used.) I use the presentations in my yard and elsewhere to deliberately deceive myself, if only for a moment, that life in the world is beautiful, serene and affirming and to snap-shut the pictures of all … [Read more...]
Gluten-Free Blueberry Corn Muffins Worth Eating
Yesterday, I had a great day, indulging in the best Heirloom Tomato and Basil Sandwich ever. Today, I'm a little sadder because eating bread, albeit organic multi-grain, just doesn't agree with me much any more. tastes like Summer Heaven! the basil makes it! Today, I wanted to try to make a favorite of mine, Corn Muffins. And, it's the heart of Blueberry Season here in NJ! I wanted to try to see if I could satiate my craving, have a … [Read more...]
Fruitwise and Fancy-Free; Seize the Day! – Mixed Berry and Plum Pie
at their peak Peak, Peek and Pique: I'm off to Union Square today in spite of the weather. I go to peek, to get fruits and vegetables at their peak and to pique my interest! It is important to seize the day when it comes to maximizing the use of the best fruit at the market or at your farm stand. I love to watch the rolling forward of the produce season - and do tend to hoard things when they are at their peak. But, I have to confess … [Read more...]