Renee Shelton - Butcher. Baker. Bibliophile. Breast Cancer Survivor. Not Necessarily in that Order.
Market black box: fresh albacore tuna that hubby caught. What we did with it: made a Nicoise salad. There are as many different Salad Nicoise recipes as there are cooks. Some recipes call for tuna and/or anchovies while others forgo the meat altogether: my 1977 …
Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, are a protein-rich food,a great source of the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and high in fiber. The white coating surrounding the actual seed is called the hull, and are completely edible. The green seed inside is found commercially …
Market Black Box: Surplus of eggplant. What I did with it: Braised with red wine, and served them with yogurt and herb tomatoes. Eggplant and tomatoes. I love cooking with both, and they pair up nicely. If you do a quick search in a search …
If you’ve noticed a soft & spiky, deep colored, egg-shaped fruit with thick ‘hairs’, it’s not something from another planet. Chances are you’re looking at a rambutan, and it’s one of my favorite fruits. Rambutan is a Southeast Asian fruit, and is related to the …
Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) If you’ve been to the produce section inside of an Asian market, chances are you’ve seen a jackfruit. It is sold either whole or conveniently cut up. When sold whole, it is distinguished by its very large size and bumpy skin with …