They say necessity is the mother of invention. That was the case with this Black Bean Dip. I wanted to have something healthy around for snacking and spreading on sandwiches – my mind went immediately to a bean dip – but I didn’t want to go to the grocery store. I opened the pantry and […]
We love everything about watermelon – crunchy, juicy, sweet and incredibly low in calories. Not to mention that color! It’s the perfect summer snack anytime time of day. This recipe takes watermelon and makes it really something special. Sweet and savory, the delicate flavors of watermelon and cucumber really shine. Cool, healthy and refreshing, this soup is sophisticated enough to start a meal or serve in shot glasses as an appetizer. I also find myself drinking it from a glass like a smoothie.
Yesterday, we spent the day at the SB Fermentation Festival. In addition to catching up with old friedns and enjoying the beautiful day at Fairview Gardens, we tasted fresh kefir (and learned how to make it!) and kombucha too. We also learned about cheese- and salumi-making from our friends at C’est Cheese. We sampled delicious breads from Crazy Good Bread Company – our future neighbor at the Santa Barbara Public Market. Lucky us.
For links to recipes for Lemon Herb Cheese and “Quickled” Vegetables, read more…
There’s a lot to love about a gallette (an open-faced, rustic tart). Sweet or savory, gallettes are forgiving in that the more rustic they are, the better! Chunks of fruit or vegetables take center stage in a gallette, literally. In this glorious version, cherry tomatoes are “burst” in hot oil before being sautéed with zucchini and corn. Served with a mixed green salad, it tastes a lot like summer!
Alma Del Pueblo Blog | August 9, 2013 In the mood for spicy black beans with chorizo and chipotle cream? How ’bout the tastiest oatmeal raisin cookie you’ve ever had, egg and dairy-free? Flagstone Pantry, with its honest to goodness food to eat-in or take-out, will be at your service in the Santa Barbara Public Market. You […]
It’s been a busy summer! In addition to baking for a local coffee house, planning for our retail space at the Santa Barbara Public Market (opening this fall!), and keeping things going here with recipe development ~ we started this little project. Kristen’s weekly blog posts cover a range of topics from organizing your kitchen to cooking with seasonal produce to accommodating special diets. There is something for everyone, and that’s the point. It’s not fussy. It’s not fancy. It’s not rocket science. It’s about finding ideas and inspiration for preparing healthy, delicious food at home using the highest quality ingredients available to you. Read more to learn about this project and what you’ll find there!
Our friends just returned from Alaska and brought over some wild caught silver salmon for dinner. Oh my! I wanted the flavor of the fish to really shine, so I simply brushed it with olive oil, salt and white pepper before grilling. I served it with a cool, herb-y yogurt sauce I made using the fresh herbs running rampant in our garden.
Grilling fish is a simple, healthy and delicious choice for meals at home. Some people are intimidated by the idea of grilling fish. Don’t be! This method of using direct and then indirect heat to cook fish on the grill works every time. I’ve written specific instructions for using both charcoal and gas grills. Enjoy!
A visit from my parents-in-law yielded pounds of Roma, Early Girl and Purple Prince tomatoes. Organic, fresh and home grown, they don’t get better than this. In celebration, I wanted to make a light and summery sauce for pasta, so I turned to Pim’s Super Quick and Fantastic Tomato Sauce. I used fresh basil, red pepper flakes and sherry vinegar to boost the flavor of the tomatoes. It is indeed fantastic!
Read more for links to other great recipes featuring fresh tomatoes that will deliver the taste of summer to your table. Enjoy!
More often than not, I mess with ingredients in recipes. I substitute this or change that. Sometimes I change things because I want to use what I have on hand instead of buying something new. Often, I make substitutes in order to make healthier choices. But not with this recipe. Nope. I like it just the way it is.
Shifts in the way people seek out and buy their food are changing the way landlords use their real estate. By Roger Vincent, July 12, 2013 Traditional Southern California supermarkets, already facing growing competition from leviathan discounters such as Wal-Mart and Target, are now catching blows on another flank as markets catering to environmentally conscious foodies proffer local fare […]
