As part of a CSA I tried out provided by Brookwood Community Farm, I received a pint of husk cherries (ground cherries), which I'd never even heard of before, a couple of pints of cherry tomatoes, and some shallots. Other than an overall enjoyable experience with the fresh produce of the CSA, I loved getting... Continue Reading →
Simple and Basic Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe Using Fresh Tomatoes
Whether it's the middle of summer or tomato season is ending, you don't need any reason to use up extra ripe tomatoes to make a delicious yet extremely simple sauce that is better than any store bought sauce. Of course store bought sauce is easier by far, but if you have the extra tomatoes and... Continue Reading →
Fried Tofu Recipe with Scallions and Lemongrass
When I was younger and slightly more ignorant, I thought tofu was gross because I was supposed to think it was gross. I never actually tried it until I was a young adult. I then realized that not only was it versatile due to varying textures and preparation styles, but its mild earthy flavor allowed tofu to... Continue Reading →
Amsterdam Falafelshop Review – Boston, MA (Kenmore Sq.)
A week ago I was invited to try the new Amsterdam Falafelshop location in Kenmore Square in Boston, MA. I will admit that I was a little skeptical at first of another falafel store opening up because I'm especially picky about my falafel. There are a lot of bad imitators out there as well as... Continue Reading →
Dill Pickled Cucumbers Recipe
I thoroughly enjoy pickles. I'm that guy subtly eyeing the pickle on your plate to see whether or not you'll eat it. If you don't, I may just swoop in and snatch it away. As a result, I've come to realize that the best pickles in my opinion are cold pickled and therefore require refrigeration.... Continue Reading →
Pickled Watermelon Recipe
Yes, this recipe is for pickled watermelon, but don't go running for the hills just yet! The results are weird, but surprisingly tasty. This may just be one of the more unique recipes you experiment with. So many people love watermelon and it's devoured in mass quantities every summer. Personally, I love watermelon that is... Continue Reading →
Guacamole Recipe
There are few foods that herald summer like the freshness of homemade guacamole. For those of us well acquainted with the cool, deliciously earthy, yet creamy flavors contained in this dip or garnish we know that a good meal usually accompanies a good guacamole. Then there are those of us who may never have tried... Continue Reading →
Molokhia Soup Recipe
Eat like a Pharaoh! I don't care how you spell it (Molokhia, Molokheya, Mulukhiya) or what you call it (Jews Mallow, Jute Mallow, Mallow Leaves) because regardless of the name, this is one of my favorite comfort foods. It is a traditional Egyptian soup that was typically eaten by royalty in Ancient Egypt, but eventually... Continue Reading →
Egyptian Molokhia Soup Recipe
Eat like a Pharaoh! I don't care how you spell it (Molokhia, Molokheya, Mulukhiya) or what you call it (Jews Mallow, Jute Mallow, Mallow Leaves) because regardless of the name, this is one of my favorite comfort foods. It is a traditional Egyptian soup that was typically eaten by royalty in Ancient Egypt, but eventually... Continue Reading →