Squash Blossoms

Squash blossoms have always been fascinating yet we never experimented with them.  At this week’s Farmers Market the blossoms were in full bloom and were calling to us.  Okay, more to Laurie than John, yet he was on
board to experiment.  Of course, now that we are not eating animal fat, we had to develop a stuffing not using cheese or sausage.  Cajun Jasmine Rice was to be the base of the stuffing, now we needed something to bind it with.  The following recipe is the result of our thinking outside the box.

The process is time consuming although fun when done with another person.

Mais C’est Bon!

Enjoy!!

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Pinto Beans

Although Red Beans is a traditional New Orleans Monday Meal, we eat all types of beans and on any day.  This week it is Pinto Beans.  We cooked these on Sunday and used them all week in various ways from entrees to side dishes.  Monday was traditional bean day since Monday was also wash day.  It was easy to put a pot of beans simmering on the stove while completing other tasks like washing.

Mais C’est Bon!

Enjoy!!

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