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What kind of HOMEGROWN are you?: Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank:: Committed local sustainable and/or organic cook. Everyday.

A bit about me:: Fortunate to live in a place where CSA comes year round. It's a relief to have my meals decided for me each week. My 3 kids are mostly grown and together with my husband they declare that I have "ruined" them for any other kind of cuisine!

Latest greatest meal cooked at home:: Eggplant sandwich a la a Shady Grove, Austin.
Pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic.
Shall I go on...we cook every nite!

Web site I recommend:: http://likemotherlikedaughters.com/

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Rustic Tomato Tart

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1 Recipe Pastry Dough, rolled into a 12 inch round and chilled

1/3 cup fresh Basil Pesto

1 ½ cups fresh corn, blanched and cut off cobs

3 heirloom tomatoes, assorted colors, sliced

½ cup mild white cheese, Monterey jack or your choice

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan…

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Posted on August 16, 2010 at 5:15pm — 3 Comments

Fresh Tomato Sauce for Pasta

It’s ROUND TWO: Battle of the Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce. Tonight’s contender is a crowd favorite, champion of the “Cooked” Tomato. With lots of fans and lots of press this contender comes to the table highly anticipated.

This veteran competitor knows that garden fresh tomatoes must have a garden friendly recipe. The winner of this “Cooked vs. Uncooked” battle will…

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Posted on July 21, 2010 at 2:04pm

Tomato Sauce for Pasta, Fresh and Uncooked

It’s ROUND ONE: Battle of the Fresh Tomato Pasta Sauce. In tonight’s corner we have “Uncooked.” But, uncooked doesn’t mean lacking. No, ma’am. I think you’ll find that this pasta sauce will put up quite a fight. In fact, if we were in some kind of “Farmer’s Market Boxing Ring,” I think the announcer would say something…

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Posted on July 20, 2010 at 5:58pm

Refrigerator Style Bread and Butter Pickles

Pickling cucumbers as still life? Oh, please… With these beauties the picture practically…

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Posted on July 14, 2010 at 11:36am — 1 Comment

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At 1:13pm on July 8, 2010, Cornelia said…: Hi Nancy - goodness your blog is yummy! Welcome to HOMEGROWN. Please continue to share your recipes - you inspire us! Let me know if you have any questions about the site.