the Rewards

Here is a reward: http://now.howstuffworks.com/2016/07/08/pastas-not-fattening-really

I've saved that link all week! I've finally a enuf ripe tomatoes that a tomato reward isn't just a nibble out of digitS'. I can pull out the blender and make soup.

We have a friend who seldom cooks ... but, when he does, he's amazing! Not that the food is any good ... it's not . See, he has the idea that certain flavors, go together. Okay. Sounds a little dogmatic to me but, okay.

He believes that huckleberry flavor goes with apple. Okay. But then, there are all these traditional notions about flavors that go with apple! Do not get between him and the spice cabinet when he makes his once-in-awhile huckleberry apple pie!

I noticed that he had used some restraint adding cinnamon this time ... to his clove-dominant pie. There was a barely-discernable hint of alcohol? "Did you put some rum or brandy in here?"

"Both."

Sauté some onions and garlic ... don't let that garlic stick! Onions in first. Pour in the blended tomatoes. Simmer about 20 minutes. Add pasta, early. A big sprig of basil, fresh ground black pepper, and a handful of grated cheese! Stir a minute or two on the heat and serve!

Steve

We read Laura Ingalls Wilder's book "Farmer Boy" this summer, certainly our favorite in the series so far. In it, the main character mentions how much he loves fried apples and onions. That was one I couldn't wrap my head around, although I do like apples with pork chops OR fried (caramelized) onions piled on them. Just not together!

I better not let him see this: Apple, Raisin and Chard Tart



I have those Verde de Taglio seeds for a late sowing, tomorrow.

Steve