Archive July, 2018
The above photo was taken one early afternoon when I was feeling rather daring. It seems I could only find green things at the market. What could one do with Brussels sprouts, Spanish olives and shishito peppers? The sprouts were easy. Clean, slice in quarters, mix with olive oil, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and grate Parmesan cheese on top, mix with Panko — and roast! That appetizer will cost you around $12 in the local restaurant.
I found a large jar of sliced Spanish olives (with pimentos) hidden in the back of the frige. Do I toss or create? Not expired, be inspired. There was this interesting and easy recipe in the L.A. Times on ways to tapenade. So, with olive oil, garlic and fresh ground pepper and a hint of lemon juice— into the Cuisinart; pulse 10 times, and Viola! A quick, tasty and sure to please spread.
Finally, I would like to introduce you to the Shishito. Oh, you’ve met? Well, I was late in coming to that pepper party. Wrinkled and sweet, this pepper can be roasted, boiled or pan-fried. You can pop them in your mouth, top off a salad, or dip in a soy sauce or a magic summer sauce made with plain yogurt, Dijon mustard and siracha. Either way, the Shishito is readily available year round and a great addition to the appetizer plate.
Enjoy!
Boise Basics
July 7, 2018Remembering Walla Walla
July 7, 2018Life is Short; Cherry Season is Shorter
July 7, 2018
I fell in love all over again with cherries in Washington state. They abundantly fill the tree-lined countryside. Cherry pies, turnovers and ice cream toppings prevail on menus of every restaurant in the state’s small towns. To my surprise, dark cherries flood the markets in the OC for a ridiculous price of 95 cents a pound, but biting down on the juicy flesh while carefully avoiding a pit is not my idea of fruit-filled enjoyment. Alas, a trip to amazon.com and I was introduced to a wealth of cherry pitters: single pitters, double pitters, multiple pitters and cherry olive combo pitters. I did not need one more gadget to clutter the kitchen or take up space in a cabinet. But the truth is life is short and cherry season is shorter. So live it up while you can. Pit, eat, and be merry!
Boise
We’ve all had those bad experiences at the airport: lost luggage missed connecting flights and long lines at TSA. Those bad experiences are the ones that most often come to mind when traveling.
Fortunately, more often than not flying experiences are fine: endless pretzels, $7 mixed drinks or wine, and barely adequate legroom; forgettable and fine.
In recent years airports have modernized to calm even the most frayed traveler. There are over-sized massage chairs ($5 please), charging stations as well as expanded space for walking. But the greatest improvements to airports have been the placement of art in public spaces and curated art galleries.
The public-private partnerships with artists and local jurisdictions now offer an added level of appeal (and distractions) to the airport wait time.
We experienced the full joy of the effects of art to the weary traveler during a recent vacation to Idaho at the The Boise Airport. Under the direction of the Arts & History Board, art is woven into the landscape of the building. The walls, the ceiling and two art galleries provide an interesting display of the creative fabric that is important to this city as seen in the photos included: https://photos.app.goo.gl/nf52Rb2gNCMrfh2k8
Boise arts are bold, daring and can be found throughout the city. In its historical and culturally rich beginnings to a strong Cultural Master Plan, Boise has made a name for itself in the arts scene.
Next time you have a layover at the airport, keep an eye out for the art. It can be your first introduction to a new city or your last memory from a long flight…
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