I love when basil is in season. Instead of the puny grocery store offerings, I get to come home with something I would describe more like a ‘bouquet’ of basil. As I walk home from the market, the basil wafts out of my canvas bag and I try to decide what exactly to do with all of this basil. Unless I’m feeling adventurous, there is really only one answer that will suffice. PESTO.
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Category Archives: Back to Basics
Grilled Pizza, a Revelation
Pizza is one of the few things that I “let” J make for dinner. He’s a pro with the dough – something I have no patience for.
Croque Madame
I am a sucker for a good brunch. Lately, I’ve been all about the Benedict, and Benedict-adjacent. Recently, I branched out and tried a Croque Madame, and just had to try making it for myself.
This time around, I’m just trying to make the base recipe. Next time, I’ll mess with it a bit and make it my own…
Canning for the Uninitiated
Don’t mistake this for a post featuring expert tips on how to can. In this adventure – like in many of my adventures – I am the uninitiated.
This is the story of my initiation into the strange and dangerous world of home canning.