OK…I know…I've been M.I.A. So you ask, "Teresa, why have you not post a blog article for the past two months?!" The answer is I have been overwhelmed with house projects, my son was home from college all summer, and I've been busy canning! When the tomatoes arrive you must turn your attention to … [Read more...]
Spring Herbs
May 25, 2014 by 3 Comments
My vegetable garden is coming alive! I have planted too many tomatoes again, eggplant, crooked neck squash, lemon cucumber, arugula, string beans, cantaloupe, and a few varieties of peppers. Oh, and lets not forget, my precious herbs! Every night while I am preparing dinner, I walk to my … [Read more...]
Avocados! Aguacate!
March 23, 2013 by 4 Comments
Avocados! Aguacate! Who doesn’t like avocados?! What’s not to like?! They are delicious on everything...eggs, enchiladas, salad...mushed up and scooped up on a chip. I love guacamole. As a California native, I have enjoyed avocados my whole life. This time of year, I go visit my neighbor … [Read more...]
Poached Shrimp with Avocado and Grapefruit Salad
March 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
Poached Shrimp with Avocado and Grapefruit Salad 4 whole jumbo shrimp (with shells still on…the head optional!) ½ teaspoon whole peppercorns ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 bay leaf ½ teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning ½ lemon, cut into wedges water 1 Hass avocado, diced 1 sweet grapefruit ½ red bell … [Read more...]
Avocado and Trio of Orange Salad with Blood Orange and Thyme Dressing
March 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
Avocado and Trio of Orange Salad with Blood Orange and Thyme Dressing 1 Hass Avocado 1 Cara Cara Orange (or any variety of sweet oranges) 2 Blood Oranges 1 Kumquat Baby pea shoots 2 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, Tuscan variety 2 Tablespoons of juice from one of the blood oranges 1 … [Read more...]
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