Eggplant Salad Recipe: Now I Know Why the Imam Fainted
I’d heard of the famous dish “Imam Biyaldi” before, but never really knew what the hype was all about. Being a Sicilian who also loves Turkish and other Mediterranean foods, I thought I had tasted...
View ArticleThe Last Days of Summer Harvest: Blueberry Picking
I’ve been in search of u-pick cherry farms for quite a while, but missed the season (in the Midwest it’s from late July to Mid-August). My next craving was for peaches, so a little research told us...
View ArticleEggplant Soup
Do people ever question certain foods you like to eat or drink in the summer? Not the winter, but just the hot summer time. They might say things like, ‘How can you eat that (insert said food/drink)...
View ArticleHow to Remove the Bitterness of an Eggplant
One thing I’ve learned about taking the bitterness out of an eggplant is to salt it generously. If you can, place a heavy pan on top of it to help the eggplants “sweat” a bit. After about 15 minutes,...
View ArticleLamb & Eggplant Tagine
I have a wonderful recipe to share, and it’s one that I’ve been making this week just because it’s that good. I was preparing to teach a cooking class at the home of a friend and 11 of her friends,...
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