My One Local Summer meal for Week 11 was inspired by a tomato sauce recipe in How to Cook Everything Vegetarian. I made an all-local pasta sauce of tomatoes, sautéed garlic, zucchini, and red peppers, basil and hot Italian sausage and served it over couscous. (Not the best picture, but take my word that it was really good.)
For a side dish (and as part of my pseudo-foodie experiments) I ate sliced heirloom tomatoes, sprinkled with purple basil from my garden and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. I got two quarts of the tomatoes at the farmers' market on Sunday, each quart a mixture of interesting colors, shapes and sizes. I know none of their names, but they tasted oh-so-good. These pictures capture just a few of the varieties pre- and post-preparation. So far, some have been sweet, some tangy, some sweet and tangy. It's like a grab-bag of flavors (or a box of chocolates)--I never know what I'm going to get.
(Non-local ingredients: couscous, olive oil, vinegar)
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
OLS Week 11 & The Pseudo-Foodie Experiments Pt. 2
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I'm hungry! I'd love to try that basil and tomato salad - looove all things basil! And the other one, but w/o the sausage (I don't eat pork at all, and little meat...)
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Beautiful photography too. Do you combine photo-taking with article writings on food? If not, you should.
Kathryn - I wish I could give you some of the basil from my yard. I'm getting it from the CSA, too, and I'm a little overwhelmed. I love it, but there's only so much one person can eat.
Angie - Thanks so much. I used to take pictures all the time and considered it a hobby with potential, but I got out of it when I started writing more. I've been thinking about doing more, but can't seem to find the time or energy for one more thing. Taking pics for my food posts is the most I do these days, and I often forget to do that. :)
Love this tomato post. My family can practically make a meal out of fresh tomatoes - a little sea salt and mayonnaise. Ah, heaven! We have a little tomato patch out back - It's one of the best parts of summer.
Ami, it'd be easy to turn those food photos into postcards if you print on heavy stock. Bet your local market or deli would stock them on commission for you. They're frameable qualtity & would look great in kitchens...or maybe even framed (inexpensively) and sold at restaurants in your area. ;)
Tomatoes, yum! Slice summer fresh ones, sprinkle on minched garlic, salt & pepper, and a dash of Zesty Italian dressing, cover with mozzerella cheese and throw it under the broiler until cheese melts. mmm mmm good.
Joanne - I'm certainly learning that sometimes the simplest meal can be absolutely delicious. I have a feeling I'll be living on tomatoes for the next few weeks...
Angie - Thanks for the idea. I'll have to look into that. And now you're giving me the tiny little push I needed to really start shopping around for a better digital camera. :) And your tomato recipe sounds great. Might have to try that this weekend!
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