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I won't be adding a recipe this week because we're coming up on my very favourite time of year, and I want to talk about....... DEVOUR! The Food Film Fest Do you attend any of the events or workshops, films, or amazing meals? There is such a dizzying array of things...
read moreFreezer Burritos
Hi All! I know that there are a great many of you trying to get back into the swing of school, transport back and forth to team practices, games, play dates, and all of the other various events of your kids. Even without kids, getting into the fall and eventual winter...
read moreBaba Ganoush (Smoked Eggplant Dip)
Hi All! Today is all about the eggplant. Or, as they call it in Jamaica, Purple Garden Egg. (MOST ADORABLE NAME EVER) I know there are loads of people out there that do eggplant parmesan, or layered in lasagna, or just straight up grilled on the bbq, but for us, it's...
read moreSun Dried Tomatoes at Home
Hi All! Since the tomatoes are coming in tidal waves right now, I'm going to send you all another excellent way to preserve them for the winter months. If you look in the grocery stores, you can easily find little bags of beautiful sun dried tomatoes, but they'll cost...
read moreSavory Tomato Toast
Hi All! I devoured versions of this recipe in Italy, Greece, and Spain, and while all were slightly different, they all start with toasted bread and beautiful fresh tomato pulp. There are already so many variations out there, and I've even created a few of my own, so...
read moreFresh Tomato Bake
Hi all! Here is number two in the train of delicious tomato recipes, just when they're at their vine ripened best. We had this one for dinner just the other night, and even though it was definitely too hot to run the oven, I simply couldn't resist. I've used Taproot...
read moreTomato Season is Finally Here!!!
Hi All! When it comes to vine ripe, local tomatoes, I'll take them any way I can get them. Canned, stewed, on toast, or just by the handful as I'm walking through the gardens. They're versatile, delicious, and...... FINALLY HERE!!!! (Sorry. I get really excited about...
read moreEasy Pickled Beans
Hi All! Today is another (easy) delicious bean recipe. One of the best benefits of a CSA is getting a whole lot of whatever beautiful bit of fruit or vegetable that is in season, and then being able to preserve some of it for those bleak months of winter when there is...
read moreBest Chicken Wings Ever
Hi Everyone! Those of us with a meat share received chicken wings last week, and if you're like me, you save those 1 lb bags up until you have enough for a big beautiful feed of wings. I love having a few friends around the table, laughing, and dipping, and licking...
read moreSticky Asian Style Beans
Hi All! In case you haven't checked the share list for this week, everyone is getting some gorgeous organic green beans! I figured that this would be the perfect time to share my very favourite bean recipe- a quick and easy go to in our house, all summer long. This...
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