Summer is just around the corner and our evenings are starting to warm up.
I find myself just wanting to sit outside and relax with friends and family basking in the long summer evenings that we’re fortunate enough to enjoy here in the north state.
After a day at Whiskytown Lake or simply just capping off a week at work, what would be better on a warm summer evening than a lovely cocktail made with fresh berries? Continue Reading
Like most of us, I want to feed my family quick, simple meals that keep everyone somewhat happy. Recently our weather threw me for a loop and got me wanting to make one last warm, homey meal before we get… Continue Reading
Original Article Heirloom Tomato Tart with Pepper Parmesan Pastry 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 to 4… Continue Reading
Look at that tomata! Well, not quite so fast. As much as I would love to say that I bought a basket full of beautiful, plump, locally grown tomatoes, it is a little early for those delightful little gems to find… Continue Reading
Wow! I think we are going to have an amazing bounty of local farm fresh fruits and vegetables this season! I went to our local Farmers Market at the Redding Civic Center on Saturday and was just delighted to see… Continue Reading
Original Article Snap Peas in a SNAP 1 pound sweet snap peas Sesame oil (dark) Sesame seeds Juice from ½ orange Sea salt or kosher salt to taste Remove string from peas, toss in about ½-1 tablespoon dark sesame oil. Toss… Continue Reading
Aaaah. Summer is almost here.
Our wonderful farmers market has opened and I can sense the anticipation of the future harvests finding their way to my table. Continue Reading
Original Article Andrea’s Strawberry Granita 1 pound sliced hulled strawberries (about 1 2/3 cups) 3/4 cup of sugar Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups cold water 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 1 teaspoon balsamic (this is optional, but fantastic) Puree… Continue Reading
Hey good lookin’ – what’s cookin’? OK, that is the most corn-ball greeting. But I find it truly endearing. Much to our teenage horror, our Uncle Randy used to greet us girls (there are three in my family) with, “Hey good lookin’,… Continue Reading
Original Article Andrea’s Boys’ Chocolate Pudding 1 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups whole milk 4 egg yolks 1 cup chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons unsalted butter Combine in… Continue Reading
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