Spicy Tomato Jam with Ginger
Posted on 21 September 2010 | 6 responses
Yay tomatoes!
After what was possibly the worst summer on record, tomatoes are finally here! In all their glory!
Sure, I made that tomato salad a few months ago, but those were transported all the way from the East Coast. We finally have our very own (California) tomatoes! Heirlooms, shady ladies, and many others for only $2 a pound. Hooray!
I love tomatoes. I love their jewel-toned colors. I love their funky shapes. I love their almost endless variety. But, most of all, I love their luscious juicy sweetness. I love that they range from melt-in-your-mouth tender to being almost meaty, but still with a fundamentally tomato-y taste.
Spinach, Leek, and Potato Soup
Posted on 16 September 2010 | 3 responses
Another weekend day; another discounted tour.
Sunday took me hiking and wine tasting with some friends at Picchetti Ranch and Winery. I had hiked at Picchetti several times before, but had never stopped at the tasting room. To be honest, I had assumed that, being so open to the public, the winery couldn’t be that good. Apparently, my definition of good wines applied only to those that require multi-hour road trips to tiny inaccessible tasting rooms and overnight stays.
Classic Basil Pesto
Posted on 14 September 2010 | 7 responses
I have decided to reclaim my life.
I have been spending far too much time at work lately–gearing up for what promises to be a revolutionary release–and am in dire need of some non-work time to recharge.
Conveniently, those group–buying sites have conspired to fill my weekend with some fun experiences.
Valor
Posted on 10 September 2010 | Comments Off on Valor
No links today in honor of Patriot Day.
Well, just one. To remember those who displayed such valor in the face of such hatred.
Lamb Sausage with Mint, Feta, and Garlic and Dill Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Posted on 9 September 2010 | 2 responses
Lamb is possibly the perfect meat.
Wait, we need to back up a moment. You need to understand how far I have come from my days of being almost vegetarian.
For many years, the only meat I ate was chicken (with the occasional side of bacon). I even referred to it as the “holy bird.”
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