Dirt to Table Experiences
Dirt to Table Experiences: Baked Turkey Chiles Rellenos
This time of year our garden is an untamed jungle. Heat and humidity have taken their toll on our summer vegetables, and the weed Gods have blessed the foot high grasses, and welcomed the natural pests of the vegetable garden. As we hack our way through the garden standing tall and proud are the poblano
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Food + Drink
Weeknight Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Gumbo is perhaps the dish that most represents Louisiana and its Creole-Cajun heritage. A fine gift to American cooking. An authentic gumbo takes time. A lot of time to prepare. Depending on the cook’s preference a pot of gumbo can include a variety of ingredients from crawfish, sausage (especially andouille), oysters, duck, pork shoulder, poultry,
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Dirt to Table Experiences
Savoring the Season: Refrigerator Cucumber Salad
Preserving the seasons bounty does not have to be all consuming. It can be simple with delicious results. Late spring when the cucumbers in the north Florida garden are coming in faster than can be consumed or shared with friends is the signal to make a batch of refrigerator cucumbers. You need only a few
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dessert
All That…And A No Bake Peanut Butter Pie Too
“To be outstanding get comfortable with being uncomfortable” ~ Unknown If you have been to North Carolina there is no disagreement, its a beautiful state from its bustling cities, expansive farmland, to the mountain landscape of southern Appalachia. Getting off the beaten path and taking the road a little less traveled results in the
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Food + Drink
Tuscan Style Ribolita with Sausage and Kale
Ribolita translated from Italian means “reboiled”. Translate “reboiled” in english equates to “leftovers”. This is a hearty peasant stew with a thousand Italian family variations. There are a few core ingredients; tomatoes, kale (dark green variety known as lacinato), cannellini beans, and stale bread. I did not include the bread in this particular recipe but,
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Food + Drink
Mediterranean Style Three-Bean Salad
Beans are under appreciated in the American diet. A budget friendly staple packed with fiber and plant based protein, not to mention a list of vitamins and minerals (Vitamin B6, Potassium, folate, magnesium etc…). It’s recommended we consume 25 mg of fiber each day. A half-cup of cooked beans delivers a whopping 10 mg! So,