All posts filed under: Savory

Wild Blueberry Paste and Mozzarella Crostini, Champagne Grape Honey Spoons, and a Cheese Board

August 12, 2011
by sarah b.
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Appetizers / Savory / Summer / Sweet

    Blueberries can be so luxurious. Especially when they’re preserved. There is absolutely nothing like the smell, flavor, and beautiful color of blueberries stewing over a hot stovetop. They are this unique exception to the berry family, and are what I imagine to be the perfect representation of summer fruit. Actually, a perfect representation of a berry itself. Raspberries and blackberries carry their flavor and color in their juice, while blueberries stand alone in […]

Chèvre, Cherry, and Arugula Panini

July 25, 2011
by sarah b.
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Savory / Summer / Tart

  I have this thing for summer fruits and fresh Chèvre cheese. The berry and stone fruit families are walking with the gods this summer and I have been dying to prepare and capture a food moment like this one. Bing and Rainier cherries, Chèvre, and arugula panini.   With these unexpected and fulfilling summer sandwiches, it’s an experience for all of the senses. These two varieties of freshly halved and pitted cherries give off […]

Avocado Squash Filled with Spaghetti alla Carbonara di Zucchine

July 19, 2011
by sarah b.
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Pasta / Savory / Summer

  The market was fully loaded with these vibrant green zucchini globes for the last few weekends-sweet and creamy avocado squash. I had my eye on them a week ago, but ultimately decided not to give in since I had already picked up enough fruits and vegetables for our week. A week went by and I returned this Saturday to find them waiting for me.   Summer squashes are bred into delightful varieties and shapes […]

End of Season Blood Oranges

April 1, 2011
by sarah b.
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Gluten Free / Savory / Sweet

  I live three blocks from a Trader Joe’s in nyc. I stopped in there the other day to pick up my usual items and came across bags of blood oranges. Piled to the ceiling. I didn’t get to enjoy them their first time around this last year and considering they are on their way out, I grabbed 4 pounds.     I have my own little ritual every saturday morning. It’s called the Union Square market. […]