Mini fairytale eggplants are such an adorable addition to any garden and are just too damn cute as a side dish when tossed with olive oil and herbs like thyme or mint. Roasting them in the oven preserves their shape. Serve alongside meats like braised duck, or roast chicken. Optionally grill them instead of roasting….Continue Reading “Roasted Eggplant”
If you haven’t already you need to check the October issue of Alabama Gardener. In this issue, I co-host a fabulous Fall Garden Party with one of my best drinking friends, Peggy. Pick up your copy and see just how we did it. In the meantime, here are some of my favorite ways to entertain…Continue Reading “Entertain Outdoors Like A Boss”
Sometimes potato salad can just lack texture. It becomes something more along the line of glorified mashed potatoes. Not to mention that potato salad can sometimes be monochromatic. A simple remedy to these little problems is an easy fix. Rather than boiling the hell out of your potatoes, roast them instead. This adds a delightfully…Continue Reading “Roasted Potato Salad”
As the cantaloupes ripen on the vine in the hot summer sun; my mind immediately wanders away from this beautiful moment and gravitates directly to booze. I mean, one has to stay hydrated after all. Fresh cantaloupe is just the right amount of sweet and refreshing. Its unique taste is only enhanced when pureed and…Continue Reading “Cantaloupe Martini”
Transform old bread into a crunchy snack or a delicious sidekick to any soup with the addition of a little olive oil, garlic, and fresh herbs. RECIPE: GARLIC & HERB CROUTONS INGREDIENTS: 2 cups bread, cut into 3/4 inch cubes 1/4 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1 teaspoon granulated garlic If you…Continue Reading “Garlic & Herb Croutons”
Is it me or does it seem like tomatoes come in entirely at once? After being in NYC for a short week I came home to find my tomato plants literally bursting. My kitchen counters are just loaded down with fresh from the vine ‘maters. One way to utilize this overabundance of juiciness is to…Continue Reading “Tomato Basil Bisque”
Summer is in full swing, and the temperatures just keep on climbing. At least here in Alabama. But, in my opinion, it’s never too hot to throw together a summer soiree. All you need is a nice shade tree, the right refreshments, and of course a beautiful centerpiece. Summer flowers have such a delicate, airy…Continue Reading “Bright & Airy Summer Centerpiece”
I can’t think of anything better than an edible tablescape that’s brimming with all of the best farmstand veggies. Vibrant, bold tomatoes in all shades of red, yellow, and green are layered in a tiered stand to show off all of their glory. Snips of fresh basil are tucked ever so carefully just to add…Continue Reading “Farmstand Inspired Tablescape”
Pickling vegetables is a delicious way to utilize all that extra produce from the garden or farmers market. With a long shelf life and the perfect crunch, pickles in any capacity are a great compliment to meals and of course a good Bloody Mary or Martini. Fresh heirloom cucumbers, get packed into sterilized jars with…Continue Reading “Sweet Heirloom Pickles”
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