These mostly mild peppers (both Shishito and Padron) are a new obsession for me. They first intrigued me because although they are usually mild, about one in ten is a bit spicy. They are the Russian roulette of peppers! If you have a Trader Joe’s near you, they sell a small bag of Shishito peppers… [Continue]
A Day at Rancho La Puerta
I was fortunate to spend a day at Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico, on Sunday. Here’s a glimpse of my day in pictures shot with my Samsung NX300 camera and 30mm pancake lens.
Low-Cal Fresh Peach Ice Cream
It’s peach season! With peaches on my backyard tree, and peaches delivered in my CSA farm box, I needed to whip up something quick. Since Howard is watching his sugar intake, I’ve been wanting to experiment with sugar substitutes. This is low-cal peach ice cream is my first try. Two impartial judges loved it. I… [Continue]
