One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Dinner Menu: 9/26/10 and a Giveaway!
Thai Red Curry Shrimp
2 tablespoons chili oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 cups patty pan squash, whole or quartered depending on size 2 cups green Thai eggplant, quartered 3 tablespoons red curry paste 2 tablespoons fish sauce ¼ cup lemongrass, diced 2 tablespoons … [Read more...] about Thai Red Curry Shrimp
Saying Goodbye to Summer: Thai Red Curry Shrimp
Fall came in this week with a burst of cool wind, bringing out our sweaters and socks, sandals packed reluctantly away as we prepare to move into the next season. Still, though, there are tomatoes and summer squash at the farmers market, hopefully for a few more weeks, sitting … [Read more...] about Saying Goodbye to Summer: Thai Red Curry Shrimp
Weekly Dinner Menu: 9/20/10
One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we're benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. … [Read more...] about Weekly Dinner Menu: 9/20/10
Starting a Sourdough Starter: The Basics
I've wanted to start making more bread for some time now. I dream of large, luxurious loaves baking on a daily basis, making the house smell like a bakery. But I don't. I even have Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, but my fridge, you see, is teeny tiny when you're trying to … [Read more...] about Starting a Sourdough Starter: The Basics
