One day I was grocery shopping and pineapples were on sale. I brought home two pineapples and I suddenly realized there was no way I was going to get through both of them before they were too overripe. I toyed with the idea of making juice. I bought a juicer years ago, and only used … Continue reading
The ingredient for the third challenge of the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival Recipe Contest was lamb shoulder from Border Springs Farm. The big question was what to make? One of the staples at home growing up was ropa vieja. Ropa vieja is shredded beef (typically flank or skirt steak) in a tomato sauce. … Continue reading
The biggest revelation for me this summer has been dilly beans. I had never tried making them at home, and I was delighted with my first batch. The second time I made them I had to make a double recipe. I could eat a whole jar by myself. They are great for snacking, but they … Continue reading
In the past couple of months I’ve attended some fun events where I’ve learned about great products. I thought it’d be great to share these with you. I got a chance to learn about and try some of OXO‘s products at Eat Write Retreat. The cherry pitter (hello, it is cherry season!), and mini chopper … Continue reading
Cream fraiche is a high fat soured cream. The high fat makes it rich and unctuous. These qualities make it perfect to serve with tart fruits and great for cooking as it won’t curdle. With the abundance of fresh local fruit during the summer, it is great to have a little jar of creme fraiche … Continue reading
