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Zootopia
The modern mammal metropolis of Zootopia is a city like no other. Comprised of habitat neighborhoods like ritzy Sahara Square and frigid Tundratown, it's a melting pot where animals from every environment live together-a place where no matter what you are, from the biggest elephant to the smallest shrew, you can be anything. But when rookie Officer ( Read more... ) -
Beet Salad
I can not even begin to tell you how busy we've been this week. And how much more I have to tackle before my mom and goddaughter's arrival on the 5th. *sigh* This next recipe was part of the PAR tasting this past Thursday (scaled up, of course, for our team). Following our work in the garden, we got cleaned up, did a little educational segment ( Read more... ) -
Parsnip Puree
I'm pretty sure I've told you that we are doing 'tastings' of unusual veggies and fruits with my PAR team. It was at the suggestion of one of the girls and I thought it was a brilliant idea. The idea is that they can be armed with information, should anyone at the food pantries/soup kitchens ask them a question about preparation, harvest or ( Read more... ) -
Lobster Rolls with Roasted Corn, Peach and Basil Salsa
This was modified slightly and has some lovely elements...the inherent sweetness of the meat and corn, the crisp salty bite of the bacon, the acidity of the tomatoes and peaches, plus the brightness of the basil. Now imagine that cradled in a toasted bun lined with lettuce. Serve with chips if you'd like, but it isn't necessary. D said it was ( Read more... ) -
Honey Roasted Carrots
You can use harvested carrots out of the garden or choose some at the grocery. The baby carrots will sometimes be labeled as 'French'. Look for bundles that are similar in size. If they are all large diameter, consider peeling them and cutting them in half lengthwise. And I'm pretty sure everybody knows, but those carrots in a bag that are ( Read more... ) -
Chiles Rellenos with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
We both love this salsa, although it is very simple. Tomatillos can be purchased at most any grocery store. They are usually green and look like a small unripened tomato with a papery covering. When you peel the husks off, the fruit itself will be tacky to the touch. This is completely normal. If you were to eat a tomatillo raw it would be ( Read more... ) -
Carrot Pecan Casserole
Will be serving with the pork loin, green beans and a tossed salad. Sugar snaps would be another nice option for a side, rather than the green beans. It's light, reminiscent of a soufflé ( Read more... ) -
Thai Red Curry (Vegetarian)
I have to say, I modified this recipe and I'll continue to do some tweaking. The picture below shows a soup-like consistency curry. While those are perfectly fine (and I've enjoyed my share), I wanted to get some color on my vegetables and cook them until they began to break down and almost form a paste. It takes longer, but built a much needed ( Read more... ) -
My Southern Journey
From the celebrated bestselling author of All Over but the Shoutin' and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Rick Bragg, comes a poignant and wryly funny collection of essays on life in the south ( Read more... ) -
Testament of Youth
Testament of Youth is a powerful story of love, war and remembrance, based on the First World War memoir by Vera Brittain, which has become the classic testimony of that war from a woman's point of view. A searing journey from youthful hopes and dreams to the edge of despair and back again, it's a film about young love, the futility of war and how ( Read more... )