Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard is a green that we were never too fond of.   The only time we tried it, someone had given us fresh Chard that was large and old.  So whenever it was available at the Farmer’s Market, we would always pass it by.  Recently, a farmer had young Chard and it looked inviting.  Always on the look for new vegetables, we decided to give it a try.  It was delicious alone or as a side dish.  Laurie enjoyed it cold and John preferred it hot.  Either way, it is worth preparing and enjoying.

This young Chard was nothing like the one we had in the past.  We will definitely seek out young Chard!

Mais C’est Bon!

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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!

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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!

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