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  • California Caprese; Tomato, Mozzarella, and Avocado.
    Gardening,  Recipes,  Salad

    California Caprese-Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Avocado

    California Caprese-Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil and Avocado

  • Tomato and fennel soup
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    Slow Roasted Tomato and Fennel Soup with Smoked Paprika

    Slow roasted tomato and fennel soup made with fresh tomatoes and garnished with smoked paprika.

  • How to/ Basics,  Main Course,  Recipes,  Sauces

    Slow Simmered Pork Ragú With Handkerchief Pasta

    In Southern California summer starts early and ends late. Some people say we have no real “seasons” here, but that’s not really true. We have them, they’re just a little more muted than in other places. That, and we don’t…

  • Gardening

    Garden Update; Checking the Yields

    It’s nearing the end of the summer and I’m wondering just how much has my garden produced after all the blood, sweat & tears (and water and money) I’ve poured into it. So far, the results have been pretty good (see below). It’s not…

  • Ratatouille Recipe
    Gardening,  Recipes,  Side Dishes

    Midsummer’s Garden Vegetable Ratatouille

    Ratatouille Recipe; a fresh and tasty way to use up the midsummer garden surplus of zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes and peppers.

  • Recipes

    Some of my favorite recipes…

    I’m on vacation this week and in my absence I thought I’d share some of my favorite recipes from the past. These are all “oldies but goodies” but if you’re new to the blog, they may be new to you too!…

  • Drinks,  Recipes

    Kick-Ass Homemade Bloody Mary Mix

    A "kick ass" recipe for a spicy homemade Bloody Mary mix.

  • Fresh Ricotta
    Appetizers,  How to/ Basics,  Main Course,  Recipes

    How to Make Fresh Ricotta Cheese plus an Easy Pasta Recipe

    How to make fresh ricotta cheese plus a recipe for an easy Pasta With Marinara and Fresh Ricotta.

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