Posts Tagged ‘ tomatoes ’

Delicious Fried Zebras

October 6, 2009
Delicious Fried Zebras

I remember teasing you guys with some fried green tomatoes. I almost wrote this post before heading on vacation, but instead decided to post a much more relevant recipe about Jerk chicken. I thought about them again this past weekend since we had yet another trip out of town – this time back to good ol’ North Carolina. The sad part is, our trip was so quick that we had no time whatsoever to grab any tasty Southern food (except my Cookout milkshake, although I’m not sure if that counts). Must be why these little morsels came back into mind. I saw some of these pretty lil’ green zebra tomatoes at the farmers’ market a few weeks ago and couldn’t resist. Something about fresh, heirloom tomatoes gets me every time. I’m sure there are tons of healthier uses for them, but for me, the first thing I thought about...

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Watch Out Bobby, it’s Time to Grill it

May 31, 2009
Watch Out Bobby, it’s Time to Grill it

There aren’t too many things, in my mind, that are better than the weeks before summer. Well, summer itself, of course. But the weeks before, the days when the sun finally comes out from winter hibernation and the coats stay home, are the best. They’re the best because it’s those days that get you amped-up and ready for all things to come. Things like grilling, the beach, and visiting friends and family. If you’re lucky, having them visit you too. For the second year, we spent Memorial Day weekend in Hilton Head and were happily able to accomplish all three of the above. It’s a nice treat for me since moving to Chicago, as the “beaches” here just aren’t the same as those where I grew up and spent practically every weekend. Vacations get cut short when you’ve gotta get back to the city to get your cook on,...

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The Gut Buster

Eating good, healthy food is an admirable goal. It’s a really good goal. Sometimes though, it’s just. so. dang. hard. Ya feel me? Exhibit...

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