Monthly Archives: August 2009

Grill Mates

I like to make a lot of things from scratch. For instance, I don’t very often use barbecue sauce from a bottle. I usually put my own together with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, Tabasco and brown sugar. The same … Continue reading

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Shrimp and Slaw

We recently went out to eat at China Garden in Grand Forks. They serve a dish there called shrimp and cabbage in garlic sauce. It’s quite tasty — and spicy, and I usually order it, although it’s somewhat different than … Continue reading

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A Fowl and Afoul

Whenever I’m at a loss at what to cook — whether it’s for company or just for us — I go to the freezer and pull out a free-range Hutterite chicken. I’ve taken them for granted ever since Tony Waldner from the … Continue reading

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Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms

I’ve had my hands full with beans lately. Not only are my green bush beans and yellow wax beans still producing (at both gardens), the scarlet runners and pole variety are going crazy, too. That’s means more three-bean salad, speaking … Continue reading

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Pasta and Peas

Once again, the Herald Food page (www.grandforksherald.com/event/tag/group/Features/tag/food/) will help celebrate National Pasta Month and Pasta Lovers’ Week in October. We will be featuring the "Use Your Noodle" pasta puzzle crossword as well as publishing several pasta recipes, in conjunction with the North … Continue reading

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Fun with Tomatoes

I spent much of my Saturday canning tomatoes — 26 pints to be exact. I was lucky this year to get my tomatoes in a little earlier than most people. Those who’ve attended the Farmers Market in downtown Grand Forks … Continue reading

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Bouef Bourguignon a la Julia Child

Last weekend, we went to see the movie "Julie and Julia." I might have to go see it again. Anyone who loves food will will love this movie. I particularly enjoyed the scenes of the two women preparing meals, which … Continue reading

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Cabbage Fest

I’ve kind of been having a cabbage fest this past week. With between 30 and 40 heads in my garden, most of which go into the making of sauerkraut, I have the occasion in indulge myself with fresh cabbage, just … Continue reading

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Creamed Potatoes

One of my favorite meals this time of the year is creamed new potatoes (I prefer reds) with either peas or beans, or both, along with a couple of fresh tomatoes and maybe a sliced cucumber in a little vinegar (you also … Continue reading

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Go Gumbo

It’s been kind of a funny summer temperature-wise. Just about everyone has noticed, particularly gardeners. A lot of fresh vegetables that we’d be eating by now are just starting to ripen. A good case in point has been my okra. … Continue reading

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