Monthly Archives: September 2010

Jalapeno Poppers

Posted on September 30, 2010 by carey

Jalapeno poppers are quite possibly my most favorite appetizer. Deep-fried, cheese-filled spiciness! Yum. One of my jalapeno plants took off late in the season, and I had an exciting number of peppers just waiting to be stuffed and fried. This … Continue reading →

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Calabrian Green Tomatoes: Success!

Posted on September 26, 2010 by carey

After a week and a half of waiting, it was finally time to unwrap my little tomatoes! They smelled a little funky (thanks to the garlic), but looked right on. I drained them, transferred them to a colander, and gave … Continue reading →

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Pane Crostoso (Crusty Bread)

Posted on September 26, 2010 by carey

I love everything about making bread. It’s alive, it smells great, and I get to punch it. (Take that, dough.) I like that it requires patience, elbow grease, and intermittent attention. Maybe when I have children running circles around my … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Squash with Homemade Alfredo

Posted on September 19, 2010 by carey

Spaghetti squash—what a neat vegetable! It’s low in calories, easy to make, and a nice alternative to pasta. And, if you’re like me, that whole low-in-calories thing means you can justify covering it in something like homemade alfredo sauce. The … Continue reading →

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Homemade Pesto

Posted on September 14, 2010 by carey

I go through phases of condiment obsession. Years ago, I was putting Swedish mustard on and in everything. Recently, I’ve been finding a million and one uses for Greek yogurt. Somewhere in between, it was pesto. One kind of pesto, … Continue reading →

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Ricotta & Lemon Zest Ravioli with Puréed Zucchini Sauce

Posted on September 9, 2010 by carey

It’s an exciting moment when I realize I’ve come up with a flavor combination that’s spot-on. Over the years, I’ve accepted that there are times when a dish could use something other than salt, garlic, or parmesan cheese (I know, … Continue reading →

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Calabrian Green Tomatoes: In Process

Posted on September 7, 2010 by carey

Several years ago, I dated an Italian. Both sides of his family were Calabrian, and those nonnas could cook like the dickens. One of them would regularly serve these little green tomatoes with bread before dinner. They were soft, olive … Continue reading →

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Hello!

Posted on September 6, 2010 by carey

So, after some prompting and much-appreciated help from a friend (hi Matt!), I’ve decided to give this food blog thing a try. Until about a year ago, I was a complete stranger to all things blog-related. Without getting into my … Continue reading →

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