We’ve been doing a lot of cooking lately now that the garden is in full swing. This time of year can be a little awkward in the kitchen for some of you gardeners and CSA members out there, if you’re in a climate like Idaho. While the tomatoes and corn aren’t quite ready yet, the … Continue reading
City Gardens’ CSA started up last week, the first of May! Good work, Farmer Marty, on getting the produce rolling so early! He might be able to add a couple more members if you’re still interested, click on City Gardens CSA. If you’re already a member, you might be wondering what to do with that … Continue reading
Kale is such a wonderful vegetable. I think everyone should eat more of it. Our CSA members may have noticed this, since they get it every week. Here are just a few reasons why I like kale. It grows for many months of the year in our cold climate, and unlike spinach and lettuce, holds … Continue reading
Spring is here! And so are the greens from the garden. If you’re a regular reader, you’re probably starting to catch on that I make a lot of salad with fish on it. It’s a quick and delicious dinner, especially when greens are plentiful. Everybody’s eaten lettuce and spinach, but maybe if you’re in a … Continue reading
We wanted to test the blackened seasoning that Paul sent us, so I prepared a blind taste test: Paul’s seasoning on one piece of salmon, and the blackened salmon concoction I usually use on the other! This recipe originally came from a magazine, and I’ve used it for many years. Both were actually great, maybe … Continue reading
Here’s the salad we ate with Rosemary and Shallot Encrusted Venison: Mixed greens Pomegranate kernels Smoked Salmon (made by my boss Jan as Christmas gifts for the staff! We have to figure out how to do this.) Carrot shavings Grated Asiago Cheese Oil, Balsamic, and Grapefruit juice dressing Continue reading
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