It all started at the Farmers’ Market on Sunday when I overheard an elderly man offer his personal advice to a woman who was buying corn, “You’re going to put some sugar in that water, right?” Her reply, “Oh, I always do.”
»» How to Cook Jersey Corn
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It’s the time of year in New Jersey when those of us who garden are seeing the fruits of our labor and are up to our you-know-whats in eggplant and tomatoes. I was complaining the other day (to myself because no one I know really cares about these cooking dilemmas of mine) that so many of the eggplant recipes are so heavy. Most of the Greek, Italian and Indian recipes using eggplant that I know of all call for heavy cheeses or sauces. So, in my effort to come up with a yummy, “light” Eggplant dish, I give you the following. It really is very good, and if you want some eggplant, stop by my house. (Oh, and sorry the picture is so lousy. I am a lot of things, but food photographer is not one of them.) »» Grilled Flank Steak with Eggplant and Tomato Gratin
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My friend Melissa submitted this recipe, since, as you know I do not bake. It sounds delish. If you give it a try, please come back and give us your comments
»» Coconut Carrot Cake
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Before the Summer is officially over, you have to try these beans. They go really great with the Baby Back Rib recipe I posted a couple weeks ago. I decided to take a picture of the different beans that go into the dish, because the “Butter Beans” can be hard to find. In the local Foodtown they go by the name, Limagrands and its the Superfine brand.
»» 3 Bean Casserole
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I planted Eggplant this year. I’m not sure why because I have very few recipes other than Eggplant Parmesan and Grilled Eggplant, both bore me to tears, so why do I have about 20 Eggplant ready and at the waiting?
»» Eggplant and Sausage Lasagna
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Saying goodbye to summer is never easy, especially when you live at the New Jersey Shore. This summer in particular was picture perfect. The weather was never too hot for too long, the water was crystal clear and there were no signs of jellyfish until the last week of August. What more could a Jerseygirl ask for?
»» Orzo with Basil, Tomato and Feta
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