This isn’t your average squash. Not like zucchini or yellow squash, winter varieties are likely not as rampant in your garden at the end of summer. Interestingly, in Tanzania (today’s my last day here – sniff, sniff), squash and pumpkins are everywhere. They seem to be naturally sweeter, serving them with only a touch of…
In last week’s veggie share, I had a choice between celery and okra. Most would have gone with the celery. But I decided to take a chance with the okra. Then the fun of finding a good preparation method began. If not cooked properly, okra can have a slimy inside or a stringiness that makes…
In my never-ending quest to figure out what to do with all the peppers I keep getting from my CSA, I found a Roasted Pepper BBQ sauce on Epicurious. It had good reviews and since I’m always tweaking things, I couldn’t resist playing around with this recipe. My first attempt was shockingly delicious, spicy, flavorful…
Now that it’s officially fall and American football season, get prepared for some tasty snack ideas for tailgating, parties or just watching at home in front of your TV (if your cable provider will actually show the game you want to watch). Last week’s veggie share included tomatillos, the small green fruit that is a…
For my last recipe post of this summer (sigh), I’ve chosen the most vibrant vegetable I know: the beet! It can be pickled, boiled or roasted. Works in salads or as a room temp side on warmer days. And in wintry weather, it becomes the star of hearty dishes like goulash. My favorite way to…
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