This is the best time of year for eggplant (aubergines) in Minnesota. Several varieties of locally grown eggplant were available at my coop today, including usually hard-to-find Indian (“baby”) eggplant and a long, skinny Asian variety. I was set on making Eggplant Parmigiana, so I chose the most common type: the large, dark ones. Once…… Continue reading Afraid of Eggplant No More
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Afraid of Eggplant No More
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Freshest Kale
The kale in our yard is looking pretty good, so I picked some for dinner.
Copper River Salmon
It’s that time of the year: salmon from Alaska’s Copper River. Tonight we’ll cook it on a cedar plank on the BBQ.
Too Spendy
Cycled to Wedge Co-op to buy morels. Bought criminis instead.
Zen and the Art of Casserole Assembly
Oh, the things I wish I’d known when I was young. Take the ingredients for a basic bake pictured at the top of this post. They look simple enough but for me they represent small lessons learned over decades. Mise en Place I enjoy the calmness of preparing and laying out all the ingredients for…… Continue reading Zen and the Art of Casserole Assembly
Zen and the Art of Casserole Assembly
Posted Zen and the Art of Casserole Assembly. Oh the things I wish I’d known when I was young.
Mince Pie Production
Mince pies awaiting tops.
Mincemeat
Walked to Lunds, downtown Minneapolis, and made my annual mincemeat purchase.
Impulse Buys
After a walk with a friend, popped into downtown Whole Foods for 2 items. Left with 10 items stuffed in my backpack.