Tomato soup and grilled cheese. While I would gladly eat this year round it really shines in the colder months. Less is growing but all the work put into canning a tomato harvest and processing basil in spring makes the effort so worth it. Fresh and bright. Hearty and comforting. Grill up some cheese and…
Category: vegetarian
Marinated Olives
A snack, a garnish, a meal? I love getting the mixes of olives you find on olive bars in grocery stores and then marinate them in my own mix of flavors. This isn’t necessarily a recipe but more an idea. Grab your favorite olives and explore your favorite combination of herbs and spices. Zest –…
Weekday Breakfast Burrito
Mornings are tough! Let’s face it, we don’t have time to wake up like we want to. If you are like me you are usually rushed out of bed. I had to find something that was fast and satiating. A while back I created my whole morning routine around starting my day with gratitude, intention,…
Fairytale Eggplant Tart
I’m a southern girl through and through and if you say tomato pie I will hunt you down to get a slice. But I am here to tell you, this one is the closest second best. This, like the majority of what I do when I jump in the kitchen, is put together. Sometimes its…
Fall Spiced Squash Pie
Fall Spiced Squash Pie Basically a pumpkin pie, but more delicate in taste. To me, any fall squash lends itself to dessert. Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked cubed cushaw squash4 eggs1 tsp of cinnamon1/4 tsp of nutmega dash of cloves1 t dried ginger2 tsp vanilla1 1/2 cups sugar1 pt heavy cream1/2 tsp of pink Himalayan…
Tomato Okra Tart
If you love tomatoes and okra there is no reason not to make this. The savory herbed crust is reminiscent of a biscuit. Roasted tomatoes and okra are tucked into a cheesy spread to make a perfect summer treat. Serve with a green salad and you have a perfect alfresco outing. Tomato Tart Ingredients: Instruction:
Honey Roasted Fall Squash with Harissa Studded Ricotta
One thing I am really humbled about is getting to play with food. The byproduct if you will of saving seed is food to eat. Not so ironic why it’s so important to do this kind of work. But it gets really cool when farmers and gardeners become breeders and start designing food. Often times…
THE FOOD STORIES PROJECT 