Nov 29 2010
Tag Archive 'Vegetables'
Nov 08 2010
Transforming Leftovers: How to Make Free Chicken Stock
I recently made an oven version of mushroom risotto. It was good, but not perfect, so I’ll work to perfect the timing before I post it. One thing that kind of stood out, however, was that the flavor wasn’t as round as usual. The only difference, other than the cooking technique? I used store bought […]
Oct 25 2010
Winter Squash Soup with Gruyere Croutons
There are two things that signal the transition from spring to summer for me: the changing dynamic of the farmers’ market, with the end of tomatoes and zucchini, and the influx of apples and winter squash; and the transition in my garden from summer flowers to my mums. September and October mark my favorite time […]
Oct 14 2010
Pasta Primavera
I’m a creature of habit. Whereas some people find a routine to be stifling, to me, it’s relaxing and calming. In the summer, my Saturday routine used to be 1) large grocery store for dry goods, 2) farmer’s market, and finally a quick stop at 3) the local market. After cleaning up produce and putting […]