Monthly Archives: May 2012

Garlic Scape Pesto

May.
30 2012
Posted in CSA, Dips, General, Vegetables, Vegetarian • Comments: 21

Last summer, my friend Meg introduced me to the goodness that is garlic scape pesto.  Our entire group of friends became obsessed with this garlicky spread; it is delicious alone, used as a dip for vegetables, spread on toasted bread … Continue reading →

Risotto Paella

May.
28 2012
Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, Seafood • Comments: 12

Voting is now live till Friday, June 1st! I will love you forever (really, I will ) if you can take a moment and click here to vote for me! It’s no surprise here that I love risotto, as I’ve … Continue reading →

The Great GoogaMooga – Part 2

May.
22 2012
Posted in Events, General, NYC • Comments: 2

Are you ready for more Mooga? Sunday was another day spent in the sun, eating my heart out and listening to some great music and despite not having one bite of lobster all week, plus slathering myself with suntan lotion, … Continue reading →

The Great GoogaMooga – Part 1

May.
20 2012
Posted in Events, General, NYC • Comments: 2

Yesterday, thousands of people descended upon Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Nethermead to celebrate the first  The Great GoogaMooga for a day of eating, drinking and music listening.  I was there from beginning to mostly the end (by 8pm we need to … Continue reading →

Orzo with Leeks and Rainbow Chard

May.
17 2012
Posted in CSA, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian • Comments: 6

This recipe represents one of my favorite ways to cook. Look in the fridge, see what I have and toss something delicious together. Dinner at home the other night was suppose to be out. Hubs wanted to hit up the … Continue reading →

Pecan crusted Salmon

May.
13 2012
Posted in Main Dishes, Recipes, Seafood • Comments: 5

Today, I write this recipe for my mom.  We celebrate mother’s day many states away and if I can’t cook her favorite fish in person, I’ll at least do it virtually.  My mom who put up with my picky eating … Continue reading →

Bacon, Mushroom and Leek Quiche

May.
11 2012
Posted in CSA, Main Dishes, Recipes • Comments: 5

I like to call this quiche – “how to teach the girl who hates mushrooms to eat them quiche.” While my official farm share won’t start until June, my CSA has been supplementing us with fresh veggies from surrounding farms … Continue reading →

April Foodie Penpals Reveal!

May.
05 2012
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It’s that time of the month again kids, it’s the great big Foodie Penpal reveal! Remember last month when I describe how awesome Foodie penpals is? My penpal for April was Katy Beth from Curly Runner Bug Moves In blog. … Continue reading →

Spiced Tilapia Tacos with Red Cabbage Slaw

May.
03 2012
Posted in General, Main Dishes, Recipes, Seafood • Comments: 1

Happy Cinco de Mayo! I thought to get us in the mood for the holiday on Saturday, I’d share my favorite way to prepare fish tacos. Now, before I go on, let me state this isn’t some traditional southern California … Continue reading →