Wednesday, August 19, 2009

two cold salads for a hot day (a la mark bittman)


Corn Salad
2 tbs corn oil 
2-3 c. corn kernels 
1 small red onion, chopped 
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 
1 tsp. chili powder 
1 med. tomato, chopped
1 ripe avocado, chopped 
juice of 2 limes
salt and ground black pepper 

heat oil in pan over high heat, cook corn until browned (about 2 minutes), lower the heat and add onion, pepper, chili, salt and pepper. toss. cool. add avocado, tomato, and lime juice. adjust flavor and serve! 

Red Cabbage Coleslaw
2 tbs. dijon mustard
2 tbs. wine vinegar 
1 clove garlic
1 tbs. fresh chile
1/4 c. olive oil 
red cabbage, cored and shredded
red bell pepper, shredded 
little bit red onion or scallion
salt and ground black pepper 

whisk mustard, vinegar, garlic, chili-- drizzle in olive oil to make dressing. combine remaining ingredients and refrigerate until ready to serve!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

trying it on for size


saying goodbye to saratoga with ol' fashioned custard from pj's

july and august were months of searching for real estate
finally, a gem on the "farm coast" of massachusetts

northampton dinner with homemade pizza and summer weiss

maya l'artiste! 

just like 60 and 62 greenfield, 70 gothic has bikes, bikes, bikes


jump-start this 95 degree morning with home brewed zabars iced coffee...

to peggoty beach for sushi, fruit, and lemonade
the water was glorious