"Agreed! I never make things like this because pie crust can be a pain sometimes, but you are encouraging me to make a big batch and store it in the freezer. Looks gorgeous."
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Kim Kilcourse commented on Nancy's blog post 'Rustic Tomato Tart'"this tart looks lovely, i may have to try it out. thanks for posting!"
Nancy posted a blog postRustic Tomato Tart
Gather Up:1 Recipe Pastry Dough, rolled into a 12 inch round and chilled1/3 cup fresh Basil Pesto1 ½ cups fresh corn, blanched and cut off cobs3 heirloom tomatoes, assorted colors, sliced½ cup mild white cheese, Monterey jack or your choiceSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese1 egg yolk lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water…See More
Cornelia commented on Nancy's blog post 'Refrigerator Style Bread and Butter Pickles'"Just in time - thank you! I'm making these this weekend, and you're right, waiting is the hardest part!"
Nancy posted a blog postRefrigerator Style Bread and Butter Pickles
Refrigerator Style Bread and Butter PicklesPickling cucumbers as still life? Oh, please… With these beauties the picture practically takes itself!We have a thing for pickles around here, and it all started with College…See More
Nancy left a comment for Cornelia"Hi Cornelia! Thanx for the encouragement! Just home from vacation, where I had lots of inspiration for eating local and organic! In Ireland! They know a thing or two about it, and am already missing the fresh cream and local strawberries. But the…"
Cornelia left a comment for Nancy"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."
Rachel Brownlee commented on Nancy's blog post 'Summer Heaven Veggie Sandwich'"Beautiful photo! Thanks for the recipe!"
Nancy posted a blog postSummer Heaven Veggie Sandwich
(Or otherwise known as: The Sandwich Which is God’s Compensation for the Heat in Texas…)And sweet compensation is it! It’s no small matter to taste the broiling sun in the juice of a tomato, or to sense the coolness of the shade coming off an eggplant, or to brush clumps of local grit off an onion… And peppers! Don’t get me started on the green ones, the yellow ones, the orange ones, the long ones, the…See More
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- Committed local sustainable and/or organic cook. Everyday.
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- 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!
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Rustic Tomato Tart
Gather Up:
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…
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…
ContinuePosted 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…
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 5:58pm
Refrigerator Style Bread and Butter Pickles
Refrigerator Style Bread and Butter Pickles
Pickling cucumbers as still life? Oh, please… With these beauties the picture practically…
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.
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