Monthly Archives: July 2011

CSA Week 7

Jul.
27 2011
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Fruit glorious fruit! Today was a happy day because our long awaited fruit share has started.  One beautifully ripe musk melon (aka Cantaloupe) and a bag full of peaches.  Tomatoes are reaching their peak now too and we are getting … Continue reading →

Homemade Poutine

Jul.
26 2011
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Since returning from Montreal, there have been two things that I’ve been wanting to do. 1) Visit the new NYC outpost of Beecher’s Cheese and 2) Make my own poutine. I accomplished both this weekend, and you see I needed … Continue reading →

Pasta Salad Variations

Jul.
23 2011
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It’s hot out there. If you haven’t heard, the east coast is going through a major heat wave right now.  And who wants to cook when it’s hot out? Then again who wants to leave their sanctuary of cool housing … Continue reading →

CSA Week 6

Jul.
20 2011
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We introduced a few new vegetables this week.  Some crazy looking hot peppers, plus green cabbage.  Callaloo has made another appearance, and hopefully I can make use of it before it goes bad this time.  Anyone have any suggestions on … Continue reading →

Eggplant Lasagna

Jul.
18 2011
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When coming up with an idea to use the eggplant that came in my CSA basket this week, I wanted a meal that featured the vegetable instead of just pushing it aside.  My first though was to do eggplant parmesan, … Continue reading →

Montreal Eats, Pt. 3

Jul.
17 2011
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Montreal has two lovely outdoor farmers markets and we made a point to visit both.   The first trip was to the Atwater Market by the Lachine Canal.  The market has been open since the 1930’s and is home to … Continue reading →

Montreal Eats, Pt.2 – Poutine Edition

Jul.
15 2011
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When I think of eating in Montreal, the first thing that pops into my head is Poutine.  If Montreal was to have a national food, I would think Poutine would be it.  For those unfamiliar with Poutine, it is a … Continue reading →

CSA Week 5

Jul.
13 2011
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Week 5 is a good haul and finally the first week where I finally feel like I can make use of everything.   I’ve got a good idea brewing for that eggplant, perhaps you’ll see it posted here later this … Continue reading →

Montreal Eats, Pt. 1

Jul.
11 2011
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As you can see from my previous post, I wasn’t kidding that I eat my way through my vacations.   We started bright and early our first full day in Montreal.  Some meals and restaurants were planned, while others were … Continue reading →

Picnicking – Amtrak Style

Jul.
11 2011
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Last Saturday DH and I departed NY Penn Station bright and early for our vacation to Montreal.   We had an 11 hour train ride ahead of us and I was not going to eat from the slim picking at … Continue reading →