Hearty Garden Bean Soup
As we start getting into the thick of Autumn, the weather’s starting to get colder and the garden is drawing to a close. I had a box of macaroni in the pantry that I haven’t used and it was taking up some space, so I …
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recipes
Cucumber Shiso Salad
A quick pickle with shiso, meant to be eaten as a side dish. I like roughly chopping the shiso but some people might prefer mincing it. This is a great way to use shiso if you have an abundance of them (red, green, or Korean …
Oven Roasted Jerusalem Artichokes
I dug up some of the Jerusalem Artichokes from the garden, where it’s kept contained in a shady area surrounded by concrete against the side of the house. It hasn’t stopped it from exploding in population, but at least it’s contained and not as vigorous …
Fresh Caught Japanese Grilled Eel (Unagi/Anago Kabayaki)
To my surprise, I caught an American eel the other day off our local dock, and at first I thought I had pulled in a snake–myself and my daughters were screaming, half because the thing was humongous and heavy and snapping at us, and the …
Freshly Caught Bluefish Sashimi: Waste Not, Want Not
I had been itching to try the bluefish snappers that we’ve been catching raw, sashimi style. The internet fishing community is a bit unsure about it raw, mainly because few people try it that way. Is it worth it? Heck yeah. The fish, while young …
Last Of Summer Sandwich
This particular sandwich has a special place in my memories, as Asian bakeries always have some variation of it. I must confess, for the longest time, I hated this sandwich which turns soggy after sitting in its container under the counter at the bakery, but …
Butter From Scratch
When I first discovered how to make butter from scratch, I was horrified. How have I lived so long without making my own butter? I felt like an entire world opened up to me that I had previously not known before. Dinner guests are always …
Sophie’s Lady Crab Cakes
We decided to make crab cakes with the four lady crabs we caught. These crabs are meaty and perfect for crab cakes. I followed a recipe for it but I think I will omit most of the the things next time and just use a …
Sophie’s First Fish
Let me preface this by saying that throughout my childhood and the majority of my adult life, I have never been able to kill anything on purpose (except mosquitoes) and the idea has always been greatly taboo not only in my upbringing (my parents are …
Dandelion Pesto with Tomato and Bread
One of the things I like to do most with dandelion is making a pesto. I’ll make it two or three times a year, usually in the spring and the fall when the dandelions are most tender. I pick the ones in the shaded areas …