For many weeks we've been getting bunches of fresh onions in our csa box. I have been completely unable to keep up. They were starting to take over the refrigerator. On Sunday I had some quiet time around the house and I decided to tackle the problem. ( Read more... )

note to self and other interested parties ( Read more... )

Recently I made a no-knead bread that turned out really delicious. It had asiago cheese, a mix of herbs (basil, oregano, thyme?) and some fresh black pepper. I had been hoping for a cheesier bread, but it was still pretty darned delicious. I brought a hunk to work to share and people were quite impressed, which is always inspiring.
( More babbling about bread below the cut. )

Tonight with dinner we tried the Broccoli Romanesco from the box. I steamed it on the stovetop, then drizzled a combination of melted butter, garlic and a little mustard over top. It was quite delicious. I found it similar in taste to broccoliflower (a hybrid of cauliflower and broccoli ( Read more... )

rhiannonstone posted a challenge to make a tasty combination of garlic & hazelnuts.

I am thinking that just might make a tasty combination in a mole-type sauce. I found the recipe below the cut and if I substitute the almonds with hazelnuts, I think it might work.

Hmmm...

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It all started when I was trying to decide where to have lunch..
This is mostly a note for myself, but feel free to use it for your own info.
From East Bay Express - Best of The East Bay 2005
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