tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.comments2023-03-16T06:18:24.050-05:00the cooks we arelaurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11440174308068994538noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-66017787236503631272012-01-20T12:43:33.171-06:002012-01-20T12:43:33.171-06:00Bag up that excess and donate to a local food pant...Bag up that excess and donate to a local food pantry or shelter. They so seldom get fresh produce and it is really appreciated. Here in Fredericksburg, the Food Pantry gets lots of "leftovers" from the local Farmers Market vendors and area farmers.<br />The garden is so very lovely, Nisa! Good for you...your hard work had excellent results!!dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04233258912464288064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-28341229172792684752012-01-20T08:08:22.629-06:002012-01-20T08:08:22.629-06:00What a bountiful garden you have and a green thumb...What a bountiful garden you have and a green thumb too. I too like arugula and am going to try out your recipe. Let us know what and when you plant your spring garden.MeMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06531544794767967609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-69132374310298483012011-06-07T15:00:03.264-05:002011-06-07T15:00:03.264-05:00YUM! These beans were so tasty! Refreshing and add...YUM! These beans were so tasty! Refreshing and addictive flavor! Thanks for the how-to tips.LaLaLaLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608424286765567030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-9785309066620582692011-04-17T21:21:29.350-05:002011-04-17T21:21:29.350-05:00I have MISSED your posts! I love hominy in soup an...I have MISSED your posts! I love hominy in soup and can imagine this as a "summer soup"! Can't wait to try it-Thanks, Nisa!dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04233258912464288064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-17772605952006542352011-02-06T19:25:18.698-06:002011-02-06T19:25:18.698-06:00I made this soup for dinner tonight. Thanks for t...I made this soup for dinner tonight. Thanks for the inspiration, Nisa! My house smells sooooo good. Great meal for a chilly day. P.S. I got the onion & raisins a "toasty." : )Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966349060911499882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-69375149450721580962011-01-27T05:55:29.832-06:002011-01-27T05:55:29.832-06:00Yayyy!! I've been waiting for this one! Thanks...Yayyy!! I've been waiting for this one! Thanks Nisa!laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440174308068994538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-29059980413780971322010-11-20T10:22:08.743-06:002010-11-20T10:22:08.743-06:00I love soup season!! Yeah! Sounds delicious Nisa....I love soup season!! Yeah! Sounds delicious Nisa. I just made an indian spiced carrot soup with coconut milk and carrots from the garden. It was lip smacking good. Can't wait to see you soon!!!!Cielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09256346106978613716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-81672696305531276792010-11-16T23:38:13.127-06:002010-11-16T23:38:13.127-06:00I haven't craved a second helping of soup so m...I haven't craved a second helping of soup so much in my life. I LOVED IT. Hearty, yes, but I want more and more.LaLaLaLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608424286765567030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-7647360557139810372010-10-23T19:03:30.713-05:002010-10-23T19:03:30.713-05:00This sounds wonderful! Bite-size pieces of roaste...This sounds wonderful! Bite-size pieces of roasted veggies never looked so good!mark and Jill Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01722887213403096189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-44539512851169138482010-10-02T00:53:44.560-05:002010-10-02T00:53:44.560-05:00oh yum! i want some right now.oh yum! i want some right now.Nisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06029496483767770009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-91116994140154195292010-08-20T08:58:13.389-05:002010-08-20T08:58:13.389-05:00Can't wait to try this fish! Looks amazing! I...Can't wait to try this fish! Looks amazing! I like leftover quinoa served cold with just a splash of olive oil and lots of fresh lemon juice. Quinoa's also good for breakfast with a bit of honey and some currants and crushed toasted pecans or walnuts. Such a nice, light summer grain/seed.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04233258912464288064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-40914864274959674612010-07-29T09:03:59.446-05:002010-07-29T09:03:59.446-05:00I grilled some okra last weekend and am happy to r...I grilled some okra last weekend and am happy to report that it, too, is a great option! Just a little olive oil, salt and pepper and a few minutes over the coals and you're set.Nisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06029496483767770009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-17868098243079393162010-07-07T13:58:24.470-05:002010-07-07T13:58:24.470-05:00Yeah! A new Farmers Market recipe! Thanks a millio...Yeah! A new Farmers Market recipe! Thanks a million!dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04233258912464288064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-88866091879987468262010-06-21T16:04:21.372-05:002010-06-21T16:04:21.372-05:00oh yum! i think you should make one of these on 4t...oh yum! i think you should make one of these on 4th of july weekend. so i can eat it all.Nisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06029496483767770009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-25181331660535237332010-06-18T12:22:19.590-05:002010-06-18T12:22:19.590-05:00Thanks for the winner of an opening sentence, Nisa...Thanks for the winner of an opening sentence, Nisa! I'm honored. Also honored to have tried one of the aforementioned carrotickles (pronounced: "care-rot-tickles") and all I can say is, "yes ma'am!" De-lish! And addictive! More please!LaLaLaLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608424286765567030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-49930402806793819722010-06-09T20:45:19.095-05:002010-06-09T20:45:19.095-05:00Great one, Ciel! I think I'll make this for t...Great one, Ciel! I think I'll make this for the weekend...ALWAYS have lots of kalamatas around.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04233258912464288064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-51810257786665606032010-06-09T11:10:05.196-05:002010-06-09T11:10:05.196-05:00yummers cici! and thanks so much for sharing with ...yummers cici! and thanks so much for sharing with us!Nisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06029496483767770009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-12105873952178596932010-06-08T01:10:15.275-05:002010-06-08T01:10:15.275-05:00Mmmmm... I think you should open a restaurant in A...Mmmmm... I think you should open a restaurant in Alpine!laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440174308068994538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-5289812259505644942010-06-07T23:08:58.373-05:002010-06-07T23:08:58.373-05:00Yum! This looks so delicious! My mouth is watering...Yum! This looks so delicious! My mouth is watering... I love incorporating olive tapenade into my sandwich creations.LaLaLaLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608424286765567030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-45501042024991445302010-05-28T16:42:26.331-05:002010-05-28T16:42:26.331-05:00Fabulous post! I bought my mom the deep dish pie p...Fabulous post! I bought my mom the deep dish pie pan for the pizza rustica for her birthday so we can get with the baking program!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916299030695146961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-58457503840551076892010-05-28T15:54:42.391-05:002010-05-28T15:54:42.391-05:00Complimenti, Nisa! This is a beautiful post! Thank...Complimenti, Nisa! This is a beautiful post! Thanks for the tips - now I know I won't forget them. Now, pie: get in my belly!LaLaLaLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608424286765567030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-33641319499539611362010-05-25T00:59:58.901-05:002010-05-25T00:59:58.901-05:00I immediately made the carrot dressing - delicious...I immediately made the carrot dressing - delicious! I took great liberites since I didn't have half the ingredients on hand... I added some fresh squeezed orange juice and omitted the shallot and miso. It came out perfect! So refreshing and different... Thanks again for the inspiration, Nis!<br />-Llaurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440174308068994538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-47503213158862524302010-05-11T18:53:25.497-05:002010-05-11T18:53:25.497-05:00I'm inspired!I'm inspired!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07966349060911499882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-65919963723380577222010-05-06T17:35:51.224-05:002010-05-06T17:35:51.224-05:00Looks amazing!!Looks amazing!!texajoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766412976717151122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635726588170908062.post-52320902687513452042010-05-05T23:01:46.562-05:002010-05-05T23:01:46.562-05:00Lovely! Lovely, indeed! I can testify to the delic...Lovely! Lovely, indeed! I can testify to the deliciousness of this hassle-free loafin': I had the pleasure of enjoying a fig and walnut version this past week. YUM.LaLaLaLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14608424286765567030noreply@blogger.com