Pomegranates can be found in many grocery stores this time of year (unless you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, where they’re in season from March to May). They grow on trees or shrubs native to the Mediterranean, although they are now grown all over the world since being introduced to Latin American and California by Spanish […] Read more…
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Week 45: Rambutan
Rambutan (pronounced ram-BYU-tn) is a funny looking red and hairy little fruit. I was only able to find it canned, so it came without it’s hairy shell, but you can see it in the can that is in the background of the picture below. Inside the shell, you will find small translucent white fruits, which […] Read more…
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Have you ever had a craving for pie but you don’t want to make or buy an entire pie? It’s no secret that I love individually sized desserts, so when I saw the idea for mini pumpkin pies in a magazine, I jumped on board. The recipe was geared towards eating healthy, so they skipped […] Read more…
Week 44: Tomatillo
Happy Halloween! This week’s ingredient isn’t exactly creepy or orange, but if you’re in the holiday spirit, I found some recipes for you; here’s one for homemade candy corn, cupcake & crepe ghosts, mummy cookie pops, Halloween sugar cookies and glow in the dark drinks (did you know that tonic water glows under blacklight?). Back to our regularly […] Read more…
Kitchen Play: Peach Bourbon Cocktail
I posted about Kitchen Play last week when I shared the October Progressive Party appetizer, White Bean and Rosemary Bruschetta. Chrystal and Amir from The Duo Dishes made the drink for the same menu: a nectarine bourbon cocktail using a tool from this month’s sponsor, Sur La Table. Nectarines are out of season here now, […] Read more…