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Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 1632
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 5:59 pm: |     |
Fresh, fabulous mozzarella from Hoboken Farm Boy, the BEST tomato I have had all summer, olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little more salt.
It doesn't get much better than that. |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 335
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 6:15 pm: | |
Oooooh, can I come over? That sounds delish....and I have had A DAY!!!
...btw, a little basil would top it off nicely! |
Mrs T
Citizen
Username: Netjack
Post Number: 246
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 6:16 pm: | |
You forgot the tomato.....a real garden one, still warm from the sun. |
wbwallflower
Citizen
Username: Wbwallflower
Post Number: 208
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 6:22 pm: | |
hoboken farm boy?? |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 1633
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 6:28 pm: | |
Silly me. Hoboken Farm Boy is (or was?) a natural foods store in Hoboken. Hoboken Farms makes the mozzarella. Got a little confused, as old people sometimes do. Basil would be yummy, but I didn't think to buy any and I'm going "simple" today. Diedra, you are welcome to the half pound of mozzarella I didn't eat and one of the other tomatoes, but I think my hubby might be upset if I gave it away to a total stranger.
Hope your day gets better, what's left of it anyway.
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blackcat
Citizen
Username: Blackcat
Post Number: 401
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 8:28 pm: | |
That was the staple dinner during the hot summer months: Mozz from the farmer's market, tomatoes and basil from the garden on real brick oven bread from Altamura's in Bayonne(It is great bread and I work 2 blocks away). Just picked a bunch of basil and made a nice batch of pesto for the freezer. Also made a cilantro pesto from the huge bunch bought at the farmer's market last week...dinner tonight! MMM! |
Deidra
Citizen
Username: Deidralynn
Post Number: 336
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 9:27 pm: | |
Thanks Me,
I can live vicariously (sp?) through your enjoyment until I venture out and get some for me-self!...AND a bottle of vino! I love mozz with roasted peppers too! That's my FAVORITE sandwich!
BTW, my day got considerably better when my husband went out and did complete grocery shopping this evening!...AND put them ALL away! Yay! |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 1634
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, September 26, 2005 - 10:33 pm: | |
Deidra, what a wonderful man!
I was thinking about some vino myself, but I kind of overdid it in that department over the weekend, so I was a little gun shy. Plus, I have the whole rest of the week to get through!
blackcat, MMMMMMM, cilantro pesto! Tell me more (I love cilantro too). |
blackcat
Citizen
Username: Blackcat
Post Number: 403
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 1:28 pm: | |
Pine nuts, garlic, and cilantro. Process in food processor and drizzle in olive oil as its going. Salt and pepper to taste. You can get creative and add jalapenos. Last night we sauted some veggies and stirred in some of the pesto at the end. I keep it in the freezer and spoon out what I need. Comes in handy when you really need fresh cilantro but don't want to go to the store. Sorry there are no measurements. I cook that way. Just follow the measurements for basil pesto |
Boomie
Citizen
Username: Boomie
Post Number: 220
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 1:52 pm: | |
Nothing like a fresh tomato from the garden, with good bacon, a touch of mayo and salt and pepper on multi grain bread. It was my summer obsession. |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 1641
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2005 - 3:54 pm: | |
Thanks blackcat. So, it's just like basil pesto. Thought there might have been a different ingredient or two.
Boomie, BLT is another favorite.
This thread is making me hungry! |
Soulful Mr T
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 907
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 7:58 am: | |
cat, I'd toast the pine nuts first. Put them in a heavy skillet or pan and into a very hot oven (500 degrees, say) for 2 or 3 minutes, shaking them after a minute or so. When they are uniformly lightly browned, take em out and add them to the recipe you described. |
blackcat
Citizen
Username: Blackcat
Post Number: 404
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 12:15 pm: | |
Yes, you are absolutely right about the toasting!
Add a nice flavor! |
msg
Citizen
Username: Msg
Post Number: 110
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2005 - 1:31 pm: | |
I toast my pine nuts in the toaster oven. Watch carefully. |
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