Making grape juice is not something I ever aspired to do, but now that I have, I can’t believe how simple it is. The reward is a fresh and naturally sweet juice with a tart note, making it a delightful base for a cocktail. I don’t like overly sweet ...
Melissa's Produce
Roasted Grapes & Hatch Chiles on Goat Cheese Crostini
I have roasted many fruits before and never once considered grapes. My loss because when grapes are roasted, the natural sugars caramelize and the flavor matures into an intense explosion of sugary goodness. I’ve rectified my habits, and recently ...
Shiitake Frittata | Yogurt Culture
Wake – Dip, Dress, Drizzle, Spread – Sip – Slurp – Chill… sounds like a perfectly planned day, but it is actually a few chapter titles to a fascinating book on yogurt. “Yogurt Culture – A Global Look at How to Make, Bake, Sip & Chill the ...
Fermented Curtido
I have been a curious bystander of fermented foods for some time. It appears to be trendy these days, which is interesting since it is a process that goes back to the beginning of time. Fermentation was not only used as a food preserver, but also as ...
Brigadeiro – Brazilian BonBons
These soft and chewy chocolate-caramel Brigadeiro bonbons are as delightful to eat as they are easy to make. When I was in Rio de Janeiro I fell in love with Brigadeiros. A Brigadeiro {Bree-gah-day-roo} is a caramel fudge-like truffle. It is a ...