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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Territorial Seed Company: Cuore Di Bue
I have yet to hear from Territorial Seed Company (TSC) if they had contacted their seed supplier in Italy. In Italy, this is called ‘Cuore Di Bue’ tomato. Please note that this is not the same CDB listed on Seed … Continue reading
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Pineapple
This tomato has won the beauty pageant. Plants are healthy and vigorous. Fruits are large (over a pound on average). Flavor is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the texture firm. Very good in sandwiches, salads, and sauces.
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Wild Boar Farms Tomatoes
Please help me on this one. Thanks. The one on the foreground (has more red) is Large Barred Boar. The other two have more green, or am I imagining it? Here’s a link to Wild Boar Farm Varieties. These tomatoes … Continue reading
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Gourmet Magazine-Inspired Mandarin Golden Cake
Current issue of Gourmet Magazine (September 2009) arrived in the mail earlier this week. Page 59 entry is Nectarine Golden Cake. In lieu of nectarines, my version used Mandarin oranges.
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Cocido Madrileno (Filipino Nilaga)
A cocido (stew) may include any type of meat on hand, plus garbanzo (chickpeas) beans. To make a really tasty broth, I use either smoked pork hock, leftover ham bones (holiday treat) or smoke-cured bacon (always available). In ages past, … Continue reading
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Spaghetti Al Tonno
Not only that I love eating Italian food, I also enjoy preparing them because they are pretty much fuss-free. This version used ingredients right out of my pantry, refrigerator, and garden. Boil water for pasta. Prep ingredients. Start sauteing when … Continue reading
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
The current issue of Bon Appetit Magazine has Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken. I personally prefer Jamon Serrano. What’s commonly available is bacon, and here’s that version. I may have mentioned in the forums where I post that I practice companion planting, eliminating … Continue reading
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Gateau Le Sans Rival
The recipe I followed is from Pat Limjuco Dayrit’s book, “Favorite Filipino Recipes.” In bold are my notes. Meringue: 5 egg whites (3/4 cup) cup sugar 1 1/2 cup chopped cashews (traditional); pistachio, almonds, or macadamia may be used. 1/2 … Continue reading
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Tagged Cashew, Desserts, Filipino Food, Gateau Le Sans Rival, Meringue, Philippine Desserts, Sans Rival
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Bride of Frankenstein
So far my Cherokee Chocolate harvest has not fulfilled its catalog description (size and productivity). For size comparison Momotaro (6-7 ounce) sits next to it.
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Moonglow Gardens 