@TwitterThis past weekend, I was driving East on the Mass Pike when I spotted one of those signs for a farmer’s market at the rest area.
“Damn,” I thought, “it’s after 5:30, they’ll be closed!” But I decided just driving through the rest area couldn’t hurt.
Thank goodness I did! Though they were packing up, the farmer’s [...]
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Made an easy summer dinner tonight:
Cucumber Salad: One cucumber, sliced thinly. Dressed with a light vinegar (I used rice and cider), salt & pepper, dill, a dash of olive oil, and about a tablespoon of sugar. Delish.
Broiled shrimp: One pound cooked shrimp at $4.99/pound. Tossed with Old Bay Seasoning, paprika, dill, olive oil, and salt [...]
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(Amounts are equal to three gallons (feeds about 40-50); adjust to your party’s size!)
6 cucumbers, peeled & chopped
4 cans black olives, sliced
4 large cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large container of crumbled feta (optional)
Mix all ingredients together, add salt and pepper, then drizzle olive oil & balsamic vinegar to taste. If preparing in advance, chop [...]
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Summer’s coming. You’re gonna need this.
Gordon’s Cup
adapted from Bon Appetit
makes about four servings
Ingredients:
* 3 limes, cut into small wedges
* about half a peeled cucumber, blended until pulpy (or cut into thin slices)
* 3/4 cup gin
* 4 tablespoons simple syrup (recipe below)
* 2 cups cracked ice (or, you know, ice cubes)
* big pinch of sea salt
1. [...]
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