I went to my local grocery store today to pick up a quick prepared lunch, and there in the fish department, next to the sushi cooler, were brown paper-wrapped packages of fish trim, about a kilo each, for $4.99. "What's in there?" "Halibut," answered the slim young fish monger, "just cut it up this morning."... Continue Reading →
Beany Tomato Soup with Spicy Garlic Roasted Chard.
I need to use up some leftovers and have a hankering for tomato soup. Not really a tomato soup fan, so what's provoked this craving? I have a leek in this week's veggie box, so I slice 'n' dice 1/2 of that, and add: 1 clove garlic a little hot, green chili and about a... Continue Reading →
Delicious Bean and Kale Salad, with wakame and star anise.
Came home from Crowd Share Sunday, where I ate some great food, and cooked-up the pot of red kidney beansI'd put to soak the night before. When they were done, I made this salad, working intuitively, searching my memory bank for the tastes and textures I was after. It blew my socks off with flavor. ... Continue Reading →