One pleasure of dining in Istanbul was getting reacquainted with muhamarra, the walnut and pomegranate spread … An Istanbul take on mideastern muhamarraRead more
Author: Pat and David
What to bring home from a Turkish grocery store
When we were in Istanbul last week, we were surprised to discover that it’s common for … What to bring home from a Turkish grocery storeRead more
Tupelo honey hits Apalachicola’s sweet spot
Honestly, the oysters were what first drew us to Apalachicola, the sleepy little town on the … Tupelo honey hits Apalachicola’s sweet spotRead more
Cherry tomatoes and the Killer Tomato cocktail
The last tomatoes hanging in the garden are assorted cherry types–some Sweet 100s, some Sungolds, and … Cherry tomatoes and the Killer Tomato cocktailRead more
Tomato glut #3: Heirloom tomato and melon salad
Executive chef Jeff Van Geest of Mirodoro (see Tomato glut #2) also gave us a really … Tomato glut #3: Heirloom tomato and melon saladRead more
Tomato glut #2: Miradoro’s roasted heirloom tomatoes and pasta
One of the most deceptively simple tomato dishes we enjoyed in the Okanagan Valley was served … Tomato glut #2: Miradoro’s roasted heirloom tomatoes and pastaRead more
Tomato glut #1: Mission Hill’s cherry tomato salad
It’s that season of mixed emotions as the garden starts shutting down and we’re swamped in … Tomato glut #1: Mission Hill’s cherry tomato saladRead more
What to drink at the airport … in Kelowna
No, we didn’t take this photograph in the cute little Kelowna airport, located in the heart … What to drink at the airport … in KelownaRead more
Bowties with tomato trimmings
We’re in the midst of the tomato and basil harvest–lots of Costoluto Genovese tomatoes and lots … Bowties with tomato trimmingsRead more
Six things to bring home from New Hampshire
In our last post, we mentioned six items we like to bring home from trips to … Six things to bring home from New HampshireRead more