tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25560894890229666062012-01-28T10:56:10.390-05:00...in ClevelandOhioMomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05707708610825016870noreply@blogger.comBlogger1541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2556089489022966606.post-58201971482650678382009-08-02T10:14:00.006-04:002009-08-06T17:00:01.168-04:00

My daughter, Racquel, sent me some Zinnia seeds to sow. I pampered them and teased them that the other flowers in the garden were going to overshadow them if they did not bloom. These delicate, lovely little flowers took their time. They knew that soon the Verbenas would be spent and the rest of the showoffs would need to be pruned and deadheaded, their moment has come. They currently stand

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My daughter and I went to the movies yesterday, good way to spend a warm/humid summer day, but specifically to see this new documentary film. Much I already knew, but I did come away with some more facts and an even greater appreciation for the farmers that I buy from at the local farmers markets. Whether you are a foodie, or just like to eat, I highly recommend you take a look at the food

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...those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'"Ditch Lily""Basket of Sedum""Oakleaf Hydrangea""Yellow Daylily""Impatien"

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"It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato" ~Lewis Grizzard....and because it pleased me, I ate my first ripe maters straight from the vine.

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The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature ~ Anne Frank...cathedral steps...the sentinel... sanctuary...the light at the end of the tunnel

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"My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to see things from the plant's point of view" ~ H. Fred AleWhen you have a container garden on a rooftop, plants need to be elevated off the hot tar of the roof to provide proper air circulation, and to keep them from baking. I have a variety of ways of accomplishing this. All of my plants are on repurposed or recycled

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The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway ~ Michael PollanMother nature delivered a fierce storm this past Saturday, my container garden took a direct hit. She toppled over my five-gallon buckets of tomatoes like they were matchsticks and snapped one of the zucchini plants off at the base. The maters survived their topsy turvy ride across the roof, and I was

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Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo EmersonMy neighbor brought her houseplants outdoors and placed them in the garden. This morning when I was watering my plants, I noticed that her Hibiscus had bloomed. Whenever I see this flower I think of my friend in Texas, "K"'s grandbaby calls this plant "His Biscuits".Hibiscus

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"Oh, how beautiful!" and sitting in the shade ~ Rudyard KiplingI picked up these wine boxes curb shopping one day, they have served as shelves and bookcases so why not plant containers? The Coleus was not happy in full sun and this corner of the roof is shaded by a large Ash tree, the Sedum seems happy draping over the sides of the box. This is a lovely spot to sit on a hot summer day and you

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Living in Cleveland my entire life, I am quite familiar with "lake effect snow", but "lake effect rain"???? I popped out between showers to grab a few pics of my blooms after the rain, or so I thought.Zucchini and MarigoldsImpatiens...this little beetle was floating upside down in a puddle, I rescued him with the stick and asked him to pose for a pic...just as I was snapping this pic of my

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These boots are made for walking but that's not what they'll do, one of these days these boots are gonna bloom all over you.Tickseed (Coreopsis) You know it is summer when the "garage sale" signs appear in my community, my feet automatically turn down those blocks. Who knows what goodies you may find? I spotted these boots for a grand total of 50 cents and knew they would be cute planted up. I

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... subject to whim; impulsive and unpredictablePerhaps you noticed (or not) that Cooking In Cleveland has evolved into "Capricious in Cleveland". After almost two years of posting food porn and recipes it is time for a new direction, if only I knew what direction that will be :) There will still be the occasional recipe and of course the local food movement and farmers markets, I just need

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....to buy a plum bun. Home again, home again, market is done.Well I didn't buy a plum bun at the Coit Road Farmers Market today, but I did manage to get some special goodies. Taking center stage is......Ohio-Grown Strawberries!(Click on Pic for some creative strawberry treats)..... another once-a-year favoriteGarlic Scapes....which I will use withFrances's farm-fresh eggs in this FrittataI

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In gardens, beauty is a by-product. The main business is sex and death ~ Sam Llewelyn"Female Zucchini Bloom" First Zucchini Big Cherry Tomatoes The Pesto Bed Dark Opal Basil and Italian Basil

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While waiting for the growing season to kick into high gear here in NEOhio, there are Spring crops available at the markets. One is fresh spinach. The taste is superior to the pre-packaged (shipped from long distances), and the cost savings are better too. Do you have a meal that is oft requested in your household? In my house, the son of the food critic requests this one often. Me thinks

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“The only words that ever satisfied me as describing Nature are the terms used in fairy books, charm, spell, enchantment. They express the arbitrariness of the fact and its mystery" ~ Gilbert Keith Chesterton The BudThe Unfolding The Bloom ...and the Bee

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...the garden growsLookie Lucy at my Zucchini! June 4thNot to be outdone, the maters bloom! In the Beginning - April 29thGarden - May 29thWhat's growing?Tomatoes (roma and cherry)OnionsOreganoParsleyBasilLavenderZucchiniBlooms for the Bees

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"Grilling, broiling, barbecuing - whatever you want to call it - is an art, not just a matter of building a pyre and throwing on a piece of meat as a sacrifice to the gods of the stomach" ~James BeardFired up the grill again today, why turn on a stove when we have warm breezes and sunny skies? Today's menu was inspired by Paula over at It's All Gouda. Ever since she posted her super stuffed

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I bet you wondered when I would actually post some food on my cooking blog again. Well the official start of summer started this past weekend, so I fired up the grill. Now I know that some use propane grills, but not me. I like the old-fashioned barrel and charcoal. Nothing gives your food that smokey goodness like charcoal. Then we have the decision whether to use a dry rub or marinade.

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When I'm GoneWhen I come to the end of my journeyAnd I travel my last weary mile,Just forget if you can, that I ever frownedAnd remember only the smile.Forget unkind words I have spoken; Remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache And remember I've had loads of fun. Forget that I've stumbled and blundered And sometimes fell by the way. Remember I have fought some hard battles

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One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides. ~W.E. JohnsBlack Seeded Simpson lettuce, green onion and ViolasWe had salad for lunch today, harvested fresh from my garden. The salad was dressed with a Warm Vinaigrette borrowed from Peter over at Kalofagas.ca The lettuce seed was a gift from my daughter Racquel, it was delish!

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It is good to be alone in a garden at dawn or dark so that all its shy presences may haunt you and possess you in a reverie of suspended thought ~ James Douglas

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I Learned From YouI learned about love from you, Watching your caring ways. I learned about joy from you In fun-filled yesterdays.Mom, circa 1946 in front of Grandma's home in Cleveland, Ohio From you I learned forgiving Of faults both big and small. I learned what I know about living From you, as you gave life your all. The example you set is still with me I'd never want any other. I'm thankful

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Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo EmersonOur early morning walks have been filled with the fragrance of Lilacs, this morning I took my camera along to capture the beauty of Spring in my neighborhood. Enjoy!I haven't cooked/baked anything of note recently, with almost two years of recipes posted on my blog, I am taking a break from the stove. Look for updates on my rooftop garden and local

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Friendship isn't a big thing - it's a million little things. ~Author UnknownI have been blessed to meet some great people from all over the world the last few years, all because of this wonderful little invention called the "internet". One very special young man, that I met on a gardening forum, told us about his garden blog "Mr. Brown Thumb". Thus my adventure into blogging began, with

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One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides. ~W.E. JohnsI enjoy pushing the envelope, especially when it comes to gardening. My good friend Lucy of Sweets, Savories Etc. gifted me with Black Beauty Zucchini Squash seeds. I placed them in a plastic baggie wrapped in a damp coffee filter, as soon as they sprouted I set them outdoors in their pots with a mini

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Unemployment is capitalism's way of getting you to plant a garden. ~Orson Scott CardBlack Seeded Simpson LettuceIn 1943 20 million Americans planted a Victory Garden, today with high unemployment and the distance our food has to travel from farm to plate we can not only fight global warming but also supplement our food budgets.Growing up, everyone in my neighborhood had a "kitchen garden". You

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Maryann of Finding La Dolce Vita and Marie of Proud Italian Cook Are hosting their 2nd Annual Festa Italiana. I am sending over a Cheese Tortellini with Walnut Pesto for the table. This is a simple dish with big flavor, and the best part is it only takes a few minutes to toss together. Let's Party!Cheese Tortellini With Walnut PestoRecipe:1 cup walnuts1/3 cup flat leaf parsley2 cloves garlic

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The son of the food critic is fond of saying "everything is better with bacon". I was googling for a pasta dish using bacon and crab when I tripped across this recipe on the Dallas/Fort Worth Local News site. All I can say is WOW! If you are a bacon lover, you are definitely gonna like this chowder. We had ours with Ciabatta bread.Crab and Bacon ChowderINGREDIENTS4 ozs. Bacon, diced½ cup

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We are all dietetic sinners; only a small percent of what we eat nourishes us; the balance goes to waste and loss of energy. ~ William OslerWith food prices spiraling out of control, it is more important than ever to shop smart. Many of us are being squeezed by the economy these days, but cooking tasty, frugal meals is still possible. How? Watch for those sales specials (usually around the 1st

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"Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart" ~ Erma BombeckThe roasted pumpkin in the freezer called out to me today, really it did! I opened the door and it said "bake me", it is cold and snowy and the warm oven will fill your soul with the aroma of pumpkin and spice. What could I say? The pumpkin was right, what better way to spend a winter day

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....sugar and spice and everything niceI had some Bauman apples that needed using up, what better way to eat apples than coated with cinnamon sugar and baked in a yeast roll? Warm from the oven, these rolls quickly disappeared. I am sending a batch over to A Southern Grace for her "Cinnamon Celebration".Apple Cinnamon TwistsRolls:5 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. salt2 pkgs. yeast1 cup milk1/2 cup

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I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape - the loneliness of it, the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it, the whole story doesn't show ~ Andrew WyethThe arctic winds have descended, we woke up this morning with a -10 degrees .... brrrrrrrr. Popped out the door for some quick picks last night and this morning, don't let that sunshine fool ya, it

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The first fall of snow is not only an event, it is a magical event. You go to bed in one kind of a world and wake up in another quite different, and if this is not enchantment then where is it to be found? ~ J.B. PriestleySnow TreeWe are having a snow day here in the Cleveland, there is at least a half of foot on the ground and it is still snowing. When we were children we headed outdoors on

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Worries go down better with soup ~ Jewish ProverbDuring the Summer/Fall season I save the bits and pieces when cleaning veggies, store them in the freezer in plastic freezer bags. Now why in the world you might ask would I save scraps ? For vegetable broth of course. Five cups of water and assorted veggies produces a flavorful broth to be used later in soups or stews. I guarantee you will

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"La Vigilia" or "the vigil" is kept with the custom of dining on 7 fish dishes as we await the birth of the savior at midnight.Maryann of Finding La Dolce Vita and Joe of Italyville are hosting The Feast of the Seven Fishes, I am sending over a simple dish. The Salmon was seasoned with the Spicehound's Fire-Brick Pepper and grilled on the stove with garlic-infused oil, served over basmati rice

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Reading food blogs is so inspirational, recently some of my favorite bloggers posted dishes that I knew I had to cook. Lucy. of Sweets, Savories, Etc. Sticky Chicken has graced our table several times. The food critic is addicted to this chicken. Paula over at It's All Gouda posted a Scottish Savory Oat Stuffing that intrigued me and appealed to my Scots-Irish roots. Marie, the Proud Italian

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I was talking with a friend recently and we were reminiscing about a different time in our lives. As children of depression era parents, we grew up eating "in season". At that time the outer suburbs had many family farms (not housing developments) and I can still remember the farmers bringing their trucks full of produce to the West Side Market before the sun rose. Everyone in our community

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....oh my! This bread has all the good stuff we need in our diet, so I declare it health food. It does store well in the fridge or freezer, so make it ahead for the holidays. Spread with a little cream cheese for breakfast or lunch. Yummy!Banana-Carrot BreadRecipe:2 cups all-purpose flour(or whole wheat flour)1/2 cup oat bran1 cup brown sugar1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp.

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Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn ~ Elizabeth LawrenceFresh cranberries are here! The kissin cousin of the blueberry, cranberries can be frozen and stored for later use. Just spread them out on a cookie sheet and leave for several hours or overnight, store in air-tight plastic bags or containers. I am squirreling away as many as I can to enjoy later. I went a surfing

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The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet ~ James Oppenheim For a change of pace, instead of adding sweetness to winter squash, one of my favorite ways to prepare it is to simply peel and cut up the squash into one-inch pieces. Then toss with olive oil, minced garlic, fresh parsley, salt and freshly ground pepper.Place in a small roasting pan and

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"To appreciate the wild and sharp flavors of these October fruits, it is necessary that you be breathing the sharp October or November air" ~ Henry David ThoreauWe are moving and I am busy packing, my entire household is topsy turvy, so what better time to post this Topsy Turvy Pie? I will be checking on everyone's blogs as often as I can, but this will be my last post for the next little

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"A world without tomatoes is like a string quartet without violins" ~ Laurie ColwinThis rustic pizza is filled with fresh, market produce. The peppers were roasted to give a nice smokey taste to the dish. Seasonings include salt, pepper, basil and oregano which were also purchased from the Spicehound at my market.Unlike a traditional pizza that has the tomato sauce on the bottom, this has the

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“The true harvest of my life is intangible - a little star dust caught, a portion of the rainbow I have clutched” ~ Henry David ThoreauIt is apple season, and I love to celebrate it with delicious desserts. Now I don't know about you, but I like lots of fruit and nuts in my muffins. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to your taste. The mashed bananas are in lieu of oil, lowering the fat

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And God asked the feline spiritAre you ready to come home?Oh, yes, quite so, replied the precious soulAnd, as a cat, you know I am most ableTo decide anything for myself.Are you coming then? asked God.Soon, replied the whiskered angelBut I must come slowlyFor my human friends are troubledFor you see, they need me, quite certainly.But don't they understand? asked GodThat you'll never leave them?

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...makes me feel fine Blowing through the jasmine in my mind See the smile a waiting in the kitchen Food cooking and the plates for two Feel the arms that reach out to hold me In the evening when the day is through ~ Seals and CroftsMemories of summer breezes will blow through my kitchen this winter, with the bounty of produce that I put up every year. Roasted tomatoes and red peppers, green

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"Make food simple and let things taste of what they are" ~ Maurice Edmond SaillandThe Equal Opportunity Kitchen is hosting this month's Presto Pasta Nights. Thanks go to my friend Lucy over at Sweets, Savories, Etc. for the inspiration in the creation of this Tomato-Anchovy Sauce. When I was at the Coit Road Farmers Market this past Saturday Lynette gave me a large bag of assorted tomatoes,

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"Food, like a loving touch or a glimpse of divine power, has that ability to comfort" ~ Norman KolpasThis Old Fashioned Peach Pie is more like a cobbler because it has no crust.Swedish Peach Pie6 large peaches, slicedSugarCinnamon3/4 cup melted butter1 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 tsp. saltSlice peaches and place into a pie pan, sprinkle lightly with sugar and

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"If we do not permit the earth to produce beauty and joy, it will in the end not produce food either" ~ Joseph Wood KrutchCheese & Spinach TartCrust:1/2 cup cold butter, cut up in pieces2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 tsp. dry mustard1/2 tsp. paprikaSalt, to taste1/2 cup finely grated Cheddar cheese4 t0 6 Tbsp. cold waterCombine dry ingredients. Add cold butter, cut in until the mixture is crumbly.

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We love the addition of fruits to our salads and since pears are available now I wanted to use them in a salad. The food critic really liked this salad dressing, I stored it in a glass jar to use for the rest of this week.Holler of Tinned Tomatoes is hosting No Croutons Required - The Fruit Edition this month. This is my entry.Pear SaladFresh baby salad greensPears, cored and sliced (skin on)

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As you may recall, I posted on my blog about my Urban Rooftop Vegetable Garden. Well I am here to brag. Will you look at the size of this tomato? Just to give you an idea of the size, that baby is sitting on a dinner plate! The garden was a huge success, I will definitely be doing this again next year with the addition of more veggies. I made a simple salad with the mater as the star of the

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"You cannot sell a blemished apple in the supermarket, but you can sell a tasteless one provided it is shiny, smooth, even, uniform and bright."Elspeth HuxleyWhich is why I wait in quiet anticipation for the first locally-grown apples to appear at the farmers markets and grocers. The Riggins of Willoughby Hills Apple Farm are back at the Coit Road Farmers Market and in celebration I baked a

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"Most seafoods should be simply threatened with heat and then celebrated with joy."Jeff Smith (The Frugal Gourmet)Seafood Pasta1 pound Winsor Bay Seafood Medley1/3 cup olive oil1 large red onion, sliced thin4 to 6 cloves garlic, minced1 Tbsp. lemon juice1/4 cup fresh parsley, choppedSalt & Pepper, to taste1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes1/2 pound fettuccineBring pot of salted water to

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To give life to beauty, the painter uses a whole range of colours, musicians of sounds, the cook of tastes—and it is indeed remarkable that there are seven colours, seven musical notes and seven tastes ~ Lucien TendretOrange-Berry TartCrust:1 c. all-purpose flour2 Tbsp. sugar1/3 tsp. salt1/2 cup whole oats1/2 cup cold butter, cut in pieces4 Tbsp. cold waterCombine dry ingredients, cut in butter

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I used to visit and revisit it a dozen times a day, and stand in deep contemplation over my vegetable progeny with a love that nobody could share or conceive of who had never taken part in the process of creation. It was one of the most bewitching sights in the world to observe a hill of beans thrusting aside the soil, or a rose of early peas just peeping forth sufficiently to trace a line of

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A Galette is a rustic, flat round pastry with a baked fruit topping.Peach GaletteRecipePastry:2 cup all-purpose flour2 tsp. sugar1/2 tsp. salt1/2 cup + 2Tbsp. butter, cut up1 egg, beaten1/4 cup Orange Marmalade2 tsp. waterFruit topping:4 peaches, sliced4 Tbsp. butter, meltedSugarCombine dry ingredients, cut in butter until coarse and crumbly. Add egg and mix just until dough comes together into

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In Italian, ciabatta means “slipper,” leading some people to call the bread “slipper bread.” The name is a reference to the shape, which does sort of resemble a slipper ~ wiseGeekI was going to buy some Ciabatta bread at the bakery the other day rather than turn on the stove in this heat, but knew I could bake it myself at less cost. My bread book did not have a recipe, so I went online and

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Locally grown vegetables are plentiful now and pairing them with pasta makes for a light and flavorful summertime meal. This dish got an extra shot of flavor with an Annatto-infused olive oil, find out how to create this oil by visiting the Spicehound Cooks (and Brews).Pasta Primavera1 pint grape tomatoes1 small unpeeled garlic bulbToss with a little olive oil and salt. Roast in a 400 degree

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“If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars and all the heavens” Robert BrowningI love "Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes A Day" ( by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois ). The great thing about this dough is that it can be kept in a large, covered bowl in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. I made up a batch last week right before we got hit by high temps and humidity. Not a problem

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Nothing is more memorable than a smell. Smells detonate softly in our memory like poignant land mines hidden under the weedy mass of years. Hit a tripwire of smell and memories explode all at once. ~ Diane AckermanEver notice how some of our earliest memories of our Mamas center around food? A certain smell or taste will take me back to helping Mama in the kitchen, or sometimes just watching

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....my wee little urban garden is indeed fruitful and multiplying. Took some pics to show you how it has grown from one month ago. It has done so well, I have expansion plans for next year. I received zucchini seeds from my dear friend Lucy of Sweets, Savories, Etc that I will plant and also a variety of tomatoes, some beans and maybe some yellow squash too? Oh the possibilities are

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I made up some marinara sauce this morning. Looking in the vegetable drawer I discovered some odds and ends vegetables from the market that needed to be used up so I made lasagna rolls for supper, tutorial for rolling can be found here.Zucchini Lasagna Rolls2 medium zucchini, grated (skin on)1 large carrot, grated2 young leeks, mincedmushrooms, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)1/2 green pepper, dicedA

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"Life is a combination of magic and pasta." FelliniMy friend Lucy's baby sister, Theresa of "Baking and Beyond", posted her Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp on her blog the other day. I had never tried rabe, and this dish looked like the perfect time for me to try something new. The food critic gave it a 10 on the "yum meter". Grazie Theresa!Cavatelli With Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp

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“Fruits each in its season, are the cheapest, most elegant and wholesome dessert you can offer your family or friends, at luncheon or tea ~ [Mary Virginia Terhune (1875)Fruit Salad with Honey-Lemon Dressing Another hot and muggy day here in NE Ohio, I am not cooking or baking! This simple and flavorful medley of fruits with honey-lemon dressing is as much effort as I am willing to extend today.4

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......today, I entered the foodie blogosphere and it has been a blast. Foodies Rock!My first post was a lemon and fruit dessert, and in honor of my "birth-blogday" I am going with another great lemon and fruit dessert. My dear friend Janie An Obsessive/Compulsive Plant Collector knows I collect cookbooks, especially the vintage ones and she sent me two cookbooks from the 40's, Meta Givens (

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I wanted to create a meal out of the vegetables I had from my local farmers market for Sunday supper. Marie of Proud Italian Cook had posted her Primavera Pasta Pie last week that I wanted to make. I had a zucchini, green tomato, candy onion, portobella mushrooms, fresh mozarrella cheese and a couple of organic carrots from my local grocer. The food critic who will tell you he is not a "

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Ohio-grown sweet corn was at the Coit Road Farmers Market this week, and you know I had to grab up some. In fact, just like with all the locally grown summer vegetables, this is one that I put up in the freezer for winter. I usually buy 12 ears at a time and put up 6, so by the time Fall comes around I am able to cook slow food holiday dinners for my family, as well as having some for soups and

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Zucchini is commonly thought of as a vegetable, and in layman's parlance, of course, this is more useful; however by strict definition the zucchini is a fruit, being the swollen ovary of the zucchini flower ~ WikiaI stopped by the Coit Road Farmers Market yesterday to pick up some produce, and couldn't resist picking up some more zucchini. Here is yet another way to enjoy this summer

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Sorbet is a frozen dessert made with sweetened water and flavored with juice or pureed fruit; in finer restaurants it is served between courses as a palate refresher.What better dessert during the hot and humid days of summer than a fruity sorbet, and the best part is this is a treat low in fat and calories. For a look at some more cool summer sorbets, stop by and visit with Ben and Sarah at

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We have arrived at that time of year when Ohio-grown summer squashes are abundant. This is just one way to enjoy your grilled squash, add some lemon flavor. The sprig of Oregano is from my urban container garden.Lemon SquashRecipe:1 zucchini squash1 yellow squash1/4 cup chicken broth1 Tbsp. lemon juice1 tsp. cornstarch2 tsp. butter1 Tbsp. dried OreganoSalt & Pepper, to tasteFresh Oregano

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I missed going to the Coit Road Farmers Market yesterday, but my daughter went and picked up some Garlic Scapes and farm-fresh eggs. Scapes are the flower stalks of hardneck garlic. They are cut off the plant so that the garlic bulbs will grow bigger.Since I had the scapes, some zucchini and green and red peppers I decided to make a Frittata for Sunday brunch. A frittata is an Italian dish made

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When life gives you concrete and you want to garden, improvise. Living in an apartment building in the city can be challenging for a would-be gardener, but I was born to challenge life. Walking out the backdoor of my building, you step onto the roof of our underground garage, which provided me with the perfect platform for a container garden.I bought my vegetable and herb plants at the Coit

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I am fortunate to live in a state that raises and grows so much food, putting a local meal on my table is just a matter of stopping by my farmers market and family-owned grocer. This lasagna is prepared almost entirely from locally grown and produced food. Ohio and Cleveland Rocks!Zucchini Lasagna Recipe3 zucchinis, shredded (leave on the skin)1 candy onion, chopped with leaves2 cups

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As the temps slowly climbed into the 80's today with high humidity, I decided instead of doing my usual whine I would make handmade sherbet. Strawberries are still available here in NE Ohio, so there was no guess to what flavor I would make. This is a very easy to make dessert, the hardest part will be in sharing.Strawberry Sherbet Recipe:Cut up and lightly sugar 1 cup strawberries, set aside

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With rising food costs, I look for ways to not only cook nutritious meals but at a lower cost. One ingredient in cooking that I use a lot of in this household is Marinara sauce, so I was delighted to find a simple and tasty recipe recently in "Garlic, Garlic, Garlic" by Linda and Fred Griffith who are fellow Clevelanders. If you are a garlic lover like me, you will love this cookbook.As I

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Zucchini was available at the Coit Road Farmers Market yesterday and, of course, I bought several. After a long winter, it is wonderful to see vegetables and fruits coming into season here in NE Ohio. So what did I do with my bounty ? Well, Lucy of Sweets, Savories, Etc. blogged about her Cheesy Zucchini Squares yesterday and let me tell you this is a must try recipe. Grazie Lucy!I also

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The Equal Opportunity Kitchen is hosting the Tried, Tested and True...Take Two foodie event. This is an event with a cause, organ donation awareness. The dish has to be healthy and low calorie, this flavorful summer salad is my entry.Pineapple Chicken Salad Recipe2 pounds grilled, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped2 cups diced fresh pineapple1/2 cup

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I want to extend a big thank you to everyone who participated in my first foodie event. The Strawberry RoundUp can be accessed by clicking on the strawberry logo. The creativity for this event was astounding, from entrees to desserts and even wine, the foodies went all out. Please make sure to stop by their blogs for a visit and see what is cooking in their kitchens.I had such a blast hosting

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The wild strawberry was eaten centuries before it came under cultivation and eventually hybridization. You can find mention of it in early Greek and Roman writings. In the 14th century in France it was planted in the royal gardens. The strawberry is a perennial herb and is often called the inside-out fruit. One definition of a fruit is a seed surrounded by a pulpy flesh, the strawberry is a

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Meet the farmers, vendors and artisans of the Coit Road Farmers Market ...Mariann of Lake Erie Creamery Artisan Goat CheeseFrancis & GayleBurton FloralBurton Floral had Middlefield Cheese and Butter Maple Syrup, Jelly and Honey, Goat Milk Fudge,bedding plants-tomatoes, cabbage, peppers flowers and hanging basketsJanice of "Love's Bakery" Why Bake Your Own?Melanie of "the chocolate garden"

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..... it is 91 degrees, with a heat index of 99 and it isn't even officially summer yet! No way no how am I turning on an oven. So I made a simple pasta dish with sauteed veggies, quick and easy and no oven involved!Penne Pasta1/4 cup olive oil3 cloves of garlic, minced3 cups of chopped/sliced veggies(I used a handful of green beans, baby carrots, baby zucchini and grape tomatoes)1 Tsp. dried

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Well I am a day late with my Saturday market report, but better late than never. Yesterday I picked up fresh from the garden lettuce, asparagus, cage free eggs, goat's cheese, spices and Sweet Baby Girl cherry tomato plants for my rooftop container garden. I will get some pics of my rooftop urban garden in the next couple of days.Mariann of Lake Erie Creamery will be at the Coit Road Farmers

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Michelle of "Big Black Dogs" awarded me with the "I Love You This Much" award. Thank you so much Michelle, and thank you for being my friend. I met Michelle on the cooking forum, along with Lucy of "Sweets, Savories, Etc." and we have shared many creative cooking experiences since then.So now it is time to pass the love along to a few of my favorite bloggers ...1. Mr. Brown Thumb, who was my

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Today was a great day at the Coit Road farmers market, this is some of my haul ....I also picked up some more herb plants (basil, parsley) two heirloom tomato plants and pepper plants. I am going to join my daughter, "The Pepper Project", in starting a rooftop container garden. I will post pics as soon as I get everything planted up. Notice I snagged some Morel mushrooms today, farm fresh

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In 1934 a young man left his home in the hills of E.Tennessee and migrated north looking for work. This was during the Great Depression and jobs were scarce. He took the skills learned in his Mama's kitchen, and found work as a cook with the Merchant Marine on the Great Lakes.So I am a northern girl with southern roots, where life was hard and food was simple but filling. Growing up, my

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We celebrated Spring Fling at the Coit Road Market today, with locally grown produce. This is where you will find me every Saturday morning, spending time with local farmers and vendors. A Scientist In The Kitchen is hosting "To Market, to market ... a blogging event celebrating farmers markets everywhere. I am entering my farmers market. Correction: I stated that the tomatoes were hothouse

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Strawberries are the first fruit of Spring, harvested each year during the month of June. The Full Moon of June was given the name Strawberry Moon by Native Americans. My first food blogging event is a celebration of our "first fruit", so let your creative juices flow !All entries must be submitted by June 18th, which will coincide with the Full Strawberry Moon. Be sure to put Strawberry Moon

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Melissa of Baking A Sweet Life is hosting Bread Baking Day #10 - Breakfast Breads. The following doughnut-like roll is my entry for this month's event.This tender and sweet roll has the delicious taste of a raised doughnut.Sugar 'N Spice Puffs Rolls:3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup rolled oats1/2 cup sugar1 1 /4 tsp. salt1 tsp. freshly grated orange peel1 pkg. yeast1 cup milk1/2 cup water1/4

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...."parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme".No I didn't go to Scarborough Fair, I spent the morning at the Coit Road Farmers Market, where I purchased herb plants to grow in my kitchen window. There are bedding plants, vegetable plants and spring vegetables for sale. Farm fresh cage-free eggs and spices are also available plus much more. Just a reminder, May 17th is the Spring Fling ! Click

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Fresh-picked asparagus, new potatoes and mushrooms. from the Coit Road Farmers Market, made up today's slow food supper. I made chicken fricassee with Ohio-raised Amish chicken.Chicken Fricassee RecipePoultry or meat cut into pieces and stewed in gravy.6 pieces chicken (thighs, legs or whole cut up)1 pound mushroom, sliced3 spring onions, sliced3 Tbsp. butter3 to 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour2

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These lime bars have a delicate crumb crust, and a mouth-watering lime filling. They received a "10" from the food critic !Lime Bars RecipeCrust:2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup confectioners sugar1 cup butterFilling:4 eggs, slightly beaten2 cups sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 Tsp. baking powder1/4 cup lime juiceTopping:1 cup confectioners sugar2 to 3 Tbsp. lime juicePreheat oven to 350

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My friend, Lucy, of Sweets, Savories, etc recently posted her homemade meat sauce on her blog, and I have had a craving ever since. Well today I satisfied that craving, let me tell you her sauce is excellente! I used ground Italian sausage instead of beef. And what is pasta without bread to sop up all that good sauce? This Herb Focaccia bread made a perfect partner for this pasta dish.This

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Coit Road Farmers MarketSpring FlingSaturday May 17th8am - 1pmSpring is here ! Join us to kick off the season with family fun and events for cooks and gardeners!Balloons & Face Painting for KidsCooking Class at 10:00 Food Demo at 12:00Perennial Plant Exchange - bring a plant take a plantA Master Gardener will be on hand to answer your questionsKnife Sharpening benefits the MarketVendors: Early

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My entry for BreadbakingDay #9, hosted by Paulchen's Food Blog. I cranked up the way back machine and baked this no knead, Oatmeal Molasses Bread from Betty Crocker's Cookbook (1956). I am posting the recipe exactly as it appears in the book.Oatmeal Molasses Bread RecipeMoist, delicious, and crusty! Made without kneading.Stir together in bowl...1 1/2 cups boiling water1 cup rolled oats1/3 cup

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My friend Michelle, over at Big Black Dogs, posted her Cinna-Bites using Lou's Sweet Dough. I was in such a hurry to copy the recipe, because Lou is (IMO) "The Dough Master", that I kind of missed the part where she said that "it makes 2 large loaves of Challah or 2 bundt pans of cinna-bites" ... LOL ! What we have here is "super-sized Buns!Filling:3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped finely

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Have you clicked yet ?

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If life throws you a lemon, bake lemon loaf ! This is a very moist and tangy dessert, I grated the entire lemon rind into the batter. Best when real lemon is used, not concentrate.Lemon Loaf Recipe1 cup sugar6 Tbsp. butter2 eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. salt1/2 cup walnuts, choppedGrated rind of lemonCream together butter and sugar.

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......it was 36 degrees. Yes I know it is Spring but our mornings are still cool (okay this morning was downright cold:) I put on the coffee and decided to visit some of my fellow bloggers. Carla, over at Chocolate Moosey, had posted her Sweet Applet Muffins. They are her entry for the Weekend Cookbook Challenge. I just happened to have all the available ingredients on hand and decided they

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The Equal Opportunity Kitchen is hosting a blogging event, Tried, Tested and True recipes that get rave reviews from family and friends. I am entering my Spinach-Lasagna Rolls

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There are times when you come across a blog that you just want to share with your fellow bloggers. Please take time to check out A Veggie Venture, Alanna Kellogg's food blog. The following icon is from Alanna's site, isn't it great ? Thanks Alanna for not only offering wonderful icons and recipes but for your promotion of fresh, locally grown produce.

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