Something Delicious

[TheMerryFairy]

Speaking of squash, I saw a variety that I never heard of before today. Pepper squash. Has anyone ever cooked with it before? Does the flavor resemble pepper in any way?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

Speaking of squash, I saw a variety that I never heard of before today. Pepper squash. Has anyone ever cooked with it before? Does the flavor resemble pepper in any way?

That is a new one for me! Though I may have seen it at one of the CA organic farms under a different name. That does happen. Some of the smaller farms seek out rare crops that do not get much attention. One farm that I like is called "Dirty Girl Farm". Fab name. Do you have a pic?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Corkey

Making butternut squash n leek soup tonight!

That is a nice combo. Do you use the white part of the leek only? Leek is one of my favorite vegetables for the grill. Split open, brushed with olive oil, sea salt..yum.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Sun

That is a new one for me! Though I may have seen it at one of the CA organic farms under a different name. That does happen. Some of the smaller farms seek out rare crops that do not get much attention. One farm that I like is called "Dirty Girl Farm". Fab name. Do you have a pic?

I don't but I could likely get one for you. I found out at the market that pepper squash is the same as acorn squash but the color must have thrown me off, as I use acorn squash a lot.

This was more of a blue color and it didn't really resemble it closely.

[Sun]

Hola Delicious People!

How are you all doing? This thread has been quiet lately. Are you all eating? Staying in? Going out?

I am preparing a program for an Eco Retreat in Belize for late summer and am thinking a lot about the relationship between retreat time and recharging on a cellular level. Retreat time could mean for me just a quiet day where I intentionally focus on rest and renewal. Or, it could be a week of intense work, where I push and challenge myself to go into spaces in nature that are out of my norm. Shooting the rapids in Taos New Mexico, first time out on the Rio Grande was a good example of that. That was a real physical push for 6 hours with one stop for a meal break, but it was an awesome experience. Similarly, skiing my first black diamond, or 4 Wheeling across the Mojave desert, rock climbing, cliff diving, scuba diving..all of these activities took me out of my day to day and gave me some totally different perspective.

In contrast, I also have loved retreat time where I crash and burn for a few days in a warm, sunny location at the beach.

For me raw juicing would be a part of any retreat, day long or longer. The infusion of mega nutrients into our bodies plus rest, bodywork, natural therapies, connecting with nature, is so valuable to me in a mind, body, spirit way.

For the Belize retreat, I am thinking of running a program on using local raw fruits and vegetables as salads and juice tonics. I love fresh tropical fruit and swimming in warm water. That alone is an instant recharge for me.

In my day to day life, a walk on the beach is instant recharge. That is my home.

The Eco retreat which includes Yoga, snorkeling, daily meals, lodging, is run by one of our Fab Femmes, DanzAmazon, runs the retreat and is very good at what she does. It will be great fun for me to bring a culinary wellness perspective to her amazing work.


What are some of the ways that you recharge, rest, renew?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

I don't but I could likely get one for you. I found out at the market that pepper squash is the same as acorn squash but the color must have thrown me off, as I use acorn squash a lot.

This was more of a blue color and it didn't really resemble it closely.

Wow. I wonder why they call it Pepper squash? That is interesting. Acorn squash has no peppery tone at all. Fascinating.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Sun

Wow. I wonder why they call it Pepper squash? That is interesting. Acorn squash has no peppery tone at all. Fascinating.

I was wondering the same darn thing! lol

[Corkey]

Originally Posted by Sun

That is a nice combo. Do you use the white part of the leek only? Leek is one of my favorite vegetables for the grill. Split open, brushed with olive oil, sea salt..yum.

Used most of the leek, as the dark green is where the vitamin c is, and decided protein in the form of finger was in order.

Still attached but useless tip. The soup was fabulous (yes I didn't use the tip or the part of the green).

[SugarFemme]

The Matzo and potato kugels I am making to bring over to my moms house tomorrow night for Passover. I'm sauteing the mushrooms and onions I will need for the matzoh kugel. My house smells divine

[Sun]

Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

The Matzo and potato kugels I am making to bring over to my moms house tomorrow night for Passover. I'm sauteing the mushrooms and onions I will need for the matzoh kugel. My house smells divine

Yum. Sounds fabulous. If you would like to share a recipe I bet our cooks would love that

[Sun]

Today at work I introduced southern folk to the Stromboli. I swear, you would have thought that I gave them a winning lottery ticket. I've never seen food fly off of a plate so fast. I like to do sampling with the staff. For those of you who are not familiar with the Stromboli it is the cousin of the Calzone.

Pizza dough is tossed into a round or a square-ish, shape, the filling is spread on top as you would for a pizza, then the whole thing is rolled, jelly roll style. Bake, slice, or serve as a whole. My bet is that if someone opened a Stromboli place near ASU (or any college or University) it would be an instant success.

We sampled 3:

1. Pepperoni.

2. Roasted Chicken, Arugula, Fresh Mozzerella, Parmesan, Fresh Tomato.

3. 3 Cheese.

[puddin']

i make mah own. i weigh heavy on spinach, mushrooms and cheese, meat is good, too...

[CA_BabyCakes]

[Sun]

Originally Posted by puddin'

i make mah own. i weigh heavy on spinach, mushrooms and cheese, meat is good, too...

Hey puddin.

A good combo. I am going to work on getting some good stone tiles for my oven so that I can do more pizza and stromboli's at home.

[Sun]

OMG babycakes that is a seriously cute pic.

My cat Diva would be in the bowl. Looking at me like "where do you think you are going with MY catnip?" lol

The cat has the right name. For real.

[Teddybear]

yesterday I made a spicy chicken bake with chicken, veggies, rice and onions and a whole lot of differnt spices

It smelled so good and really tasted good also

I baked it at 350 for a little over an hr

[Sun]

Hola Delicious people.

I am having a day off and feeling slightly motivated to cook, yet I do not think that this is going to happen. Still need a break.

What I do need to figure in to my week is some ice cream making time with my dear friends charming 9 year old son. Once he learned that I make ice cream he attempted to put in an order with me, so I suggested that we make ice cream together. He loved that idea.

Now I need to motivate the little guy past the standard vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. Especially if I cant get organic strawberries that are in good condition here.

What are you all up to?

[Sun]

Originally Posted by Teddybear

yesterday I made a spicy chicken bake with chicken, veggies, rice and onions and a whole lot of differnt spices

It smelled so good and really tasted good also

I baked it at 350 for a little over an hr

Sounds like a good idea Teddy. My friends are asking for my green chili enchiladas and I am wondering if I can turn that into a casserole somehow. Its one of those dishes that is easy to make large portions of.

[TheMerryFairy]

Originally Posted by Sun

Hola Delicious people.

I am having a day off and feeling slightly motivated to cook, yet I do not think that this is going to happen. Still need a break.

What I do need to figure in to my week is some ice cream making time with my dear friends charming 9 year old son. Once he learned that I make ice cream he attempted to put in an order with me, so I suggested that we make ice cream together. He loved that idea.

Now I need to motivate the little guy past the standard vanilla, strawberry and chocolate. Especially if I cant get organic strawberries that are in good condition here.

What are you all up to?

You mean besides eating icecream after that post? I am now craving Stromboli or calzone LOL. Work has been really busy and when not working, I am trying to find "me" time that I can put into the kitchen. It has been working a lot better this week. I was able to find my inspiration to whip out some good dishes including more stirfrys, pulled bbq chicken pizza and even a few desserts.

I am going to try a honey and herb salmon sometime this week.

[Sun]

Originally Posted by TheMerryFairy

You mean besides eating icecream after that post? I am now craving Stromboli or calzone LOL. Work has been really busy and when not working, I am trying to find "me" time that I can put into the kitchen. It has been working a lot better this week. I was able to find my inspiration to whip out some good dishes including more stirfrys, pulled bbq chicken pizza and even a few desserts.

I am going to try a honey and herb salmon sometime this week.

If you give your herbs a fine mince, then add some fresh minced garlic, and a little lemon zest, you can use that mixture for a topping. Coat the Salmon in Dijon mustard first, spread the herb mixture on top and bake it.

Another thing that I like to do is marinate the Salmon in Teriyaki and then grill it then put it on top of a salad. Both versions of the Salmon work well with Ceasar salad by the way.