Bruschetta is one of my favorite appetizers to make in the summer when tomatoes and basil are at their very best. Some good bread to grill or toast in the oven, and you’re almost there. There are many different versions of bruschetta, but here is how I made this one… Tomato, Red Onion and Basil…
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Summer (or anytime ) Bolognese
This recipe comes from the Half-Baked Harvest cookbook by Tieghan Gerard and it is just too darn good to limit it to a summer meal. Living in San Luis Obispo our warmest months are September and October so tomatoes and basil remain plentiful and readily available at the very least throughout these warmer months, and…
Tomato, Peach, and Melon Salad
This easy summer salad was a tasty side dish to the Buttermilk Fried Chicken we had last week. The key is use the most delicious fresh seasonal produce you can find at your market or farmers’ market. Add to the nice sized chunks of cantaloupe, tomatoes, and peaches, a bit of salt and pepper, and…
Hello Summer 2016
With the arrival of summer this week also comes lots of outdoor dining! Be it a picnic on the grass, a candlelit dinner on the patio, or a barbecue on the beach we will find many reasons to eat al fresco. We are fortunate here in San Luis Obispo because our fabulous Mediterranean climate…