{Recipes of the Week}: What to do with Jicama
- At May 17, 2012
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I’m looking at some menu items from this weekend’s lineup. What to write about. What to write about. And then it hit me {quite like a ton of bricks}. JICAMA. Yes, that quirky root vegetable that resembles a turnip. But much different than a turnip – you can eat it raw, in salads, slaws – both savory and sweet.
It’s definitely one of those vegetables that scares people. What do you possibly do with Jicama? Well, we have a few options for you!
On one of this weekend’s most SPECIAL events, we have a ‘Mexican Fruit Salad’. It’s simple…
Jicama, Cantaloupe, Pineaple, Mango and Cucumber Spears, Dressed with Honey and Lime, dusted with Chili Powder.
Or one of Martha’s recipes…this Jicama Citrus Salad looks tasty.
OR, as a snack. Jicama can be eaten {and totally enjoyed} simply cut and dusted with chili powder, salt and pepper and a little lime juice!
{What We’re Up To}: Cutting Ribbons
- At May 15, 2012
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What?!
Yes, that’s right. We’re cutting a ribbon. A giant red ribbon with GIANT scissors. To
CHRISTEN OUR NEW SPACE!
We moved to our new building, in North Stonington, last June/July {half of us moved in June and the other half in July}, however it’s been a work in progress. And now, with the season QUICKLY approaching {our first official season in this building}, we’re ready to bless this space. With ribbon cutting ceremony and a Party!!
It’s next Wednesday, May 23rd. And we have some fun menu ideas up our sleeve.
Next week we’ll have photos to share!
{Photos of the Week}: Brimfield Treasures, From Pretty to Pretty Interesting
- At May 14, 2012
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On Friday we told you how Anna was headed to Brimfield. She took it by storm, and so did Emily!
Brimfield Antique & Collectibles show, which is an incredible flea market multiplied by MILES, has quite a bit to offer its brave {yes, I am certain – I mean BRAVE} shoppers. It’s one of those places that you must go to with an open mind – and you’re sure to find a plethora of items waiting to be purchased.
Emily and Anna both found items from pretty and {pretty} dainty to {pretty} weird and {pretty} interesting – an adventure, nonetheless.
Vintage Bottles for a few dollars a pop. Pretty…
These gold letters at $30 each {and gigantic in size} would be an awesome wall piece. Or hang bride and groom initials at your wedding for a drastic effect.
Use an old-fashioned typewriter as your guestbook. OR, use it as a unique decor element in your office!
How about this {not quite sure what to call it}…however, we imagine it could be used to hang cards at home; placecards, menus or other various signs at your wedding or event.
And this server! It has a gorgeous marble top.
And then there was {pretty} interesting.
You can actually purchase a camel ride. Have $.25 {to take the ride, that is}?
You can also buy this vintage carnival game. HILARIOUS. We might have to keep it at the office, for {REALLY} stressful days.
So that’s just a small recap. The market is over one mile long but it’s back in July!
{Happy Weekend!}: Go Buy Awesome Stuff at Brimfield!
- At May 11, 2012
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The Brimfield Antique Show is going on right now. If you haven’t heard of Brimfield, you should. Brimfield, Massachusetts is home of the largest antique show in New England. And lasts for SIX DAYS, three times each year. It literally goes on for miles and miles. Anna was there all afternoon yesterday…and we have some AWESOME new stuff to show for it!
It’s going on through Sunday, so get on over there!!
{Recipe of the Week}: Long Meetings, Snacks and Eggplant Caponata!
- At May 11, 2012
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Tuesday morning {slash most of the day} we sat through a long {but VERY productive} meeting. We were talking about this Spring/Summer’s weddings! We are so excited for this season to get going! The meeting started at 10:00. We all arrived, coffees, menus and notepads in hand. And quickly 10:00 became 11:00 and before we knew it, 1:00 arrived. And darling Chef Jen brought us some snacks to get through the next TWO HOURS! Apples, crackers, cheese, a little toasted ciabatta bread, and…
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Ingredients
- 1 large eggplant (1 1/2 pounds)
- Good olive oil
- 4 ounces jarred roasted red peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup large green olives, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 3 tablespoons minced parsley
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons drained capers
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted pita triangles, for serving
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil.
Place the whole eggplant on the pan, prick with a fork in several places, and rub with olive oil. Roast for 45 to 50 minutes, until the eggplant is very soft when pierced with a knife. Set aside to cool. Halve the eggplant, peel, and discard the skin. Place the eggplant, peppers, and olives in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and pulse until coarsely chopped. Pour into a mixing bowl.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saute pan. Add the onion and red pepper flakes and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until the onion is lightly browned. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute, and add to the eggplant mixture. Add the parsley, pine nuts lemon juice, capers, tomato paste, vinegar, salt, and pepper and mix. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature with toasted pita triangles.
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Do you want to know how long it took us to devour the bowl? Probably not. It was DELISH. And gave us the energy we needed to power on! We are SO ready for this season.
