I'm daydreaming about Spring...
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Eating Seasonably: A Produce Calendar
Sweet Potatoes * Grapefruit * Artichokes * Peas * Basil * Cherries * Butter Beans * Figs * Beets * Pumpkins * Celery * Cranberries
A year of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables presented in a handy and very pretty calendar. That's what the Cottage Industrialist has gifted to us in her blog. For free. I came across this calendar in my Google Reader; sorry I can't remember which blog highlighted it. It was probably The Kitchn.
What I love about this downloadable PDF is that it's an easy way to see what's in season for that month--and it has inspired me to try something new every month. This month I'm going to try parsnips. Yes, those ugly root vegetables. They look like ungainly albino carrots.
I think I've had them once before...I seem to remember that my brother-in-law, a professional gourmet chef, made parsnips when I was visiting him and my sister last year. I also seem to remember that I really enjoyed them. I never thought about them again until my friend, Beverly, posted a parsnip recipe on her Facebook wall. She really enjoyed it and I'm going to make it this weekend. I'll definitely post about it! The recipe sounds delicious and I really look forward to trying it!
Here's the link for the pretty, printable produce calendar from the Cottage Industrialist.
Oh, the list of fruits and veggies above? It's the in-season produce for that month. Cool.
What I love about this downloadable PDF is that it's an easy way to see what's in season for that month--and it has inspired me to try something new every month. This month I'm going to try parsnips. Yes, those ugly root vegetables. They look like ungainly albino carrots.
I think I've had them once before...I seem to remember that my brother-in-law, a professional gourmet chef, made parsnips when I was visiting him and my sister last year. I also seem to remember that I really enjoyed them. I never thought about them again until my friend, Beverly, posted a parsnip recipe on her Facebook wall. She really enjoyed it and I'm going to make it this weekend. I'll definitely post about it! The recipe sounds delicious and I really look forward to trying it!
Here's the link for the pretty, printable produce calendar from the Cottage Industrialist.
Oh, the list of fruits and veggies above? It's the in-season produce for that month. Cool.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Best of January 2011: Favorites Recipes and Popular Posts
Goodbye, January! Here's a "Best of.." I had two memorable recipes that I will definitely make again. And links to the most popular posts from January...you might be surprised! I was!
My favorite recipes from January, 2011:
Chicken and Couscous: OMG. This is the best meal I've made this year...
Pasta with Clam Sauce: Looks like a pan full of... pasta. The secret is hidden in plain sight...
The three most popular posts from January, 2011:
#1: One-Sentence Journal, 1/25/2011: My new toy...
#2: Homemade Greek Yogurt, Part I: I don't like regular yogurt but I love Greek yogurt for several reasons...
#3: One-Sentence Journal, 1/10/2011: Holy Jesus...
One-Sentence Journal: 2/1/2011
I would grow this except it totally grosses me out: Easy-To-Grow Mushroom Garden.
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