Türlü (Turkish) vegetable ratatouille Turlu is a preparation from Erzican in eastern Turkey. My Great Grandmother (from my mom’s side) was originally from Turkey and growing up grandpa used to serve this piping hot for the cold (for mexico) weather. You might find this recipe replicated throughout the Mediterranean in one way or another.… Continue Reading
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The Path to Culinary Bliss: Home Cured Bacon
Watching pigs like these at Coon Rock Farm, eating a diet of roots, acorns, grass, and garden refuse makes me really happy. Instead of being packed into a cramped, concrete floored barn, these animals appear to be acting as nature intended, and in the process they are creating some of the most flavorful meat you… Continue Reading
DIY: Maple-Sage Beef Jerky Recipe
Less is more. People tend to over-complicate making beef jerky. I have found that if you’re dealing with good quality meat (ideally grass-fed), when it comes to a marinade, less is more. The very first time I made jerky it was from elk and I basically tossed the meat in some spices and then chucked it… Continue Reading
Homemade Corned Beef: A recipe & how-to
In many places around the world brining or corning beef are specialties. In countries like Italy (Bresaola) and Mexico (cecina) many butchers still keep a brine or pickled barrel where they submerge tough cuts of meat for several days to absorb flavors and prolong their keeping time.In fact, Corned beef was a Cork specialty, as… Continue Reading
Recipe: Paleo Banana Bread
Cross-posted from The Paleo Table I have a confession. I love baking. I love the contrast of it. On the one hand I’m making a huge mess but on the other, baking is such a precise, science-y thing. I love the actions of baking: sifting the ingredients, smelling the spices and vanilla, feeling the richness… Continue Reading
The Paleo Table: Biscuits & Gravy
Last week on the 6 DIY food projects to try in 2011 post, Troglodyte in Training said, “And here I was all excited over mastering sausage-bacon gravy using coconut milk with powdered arrowroot for consistency.” Well, my little Troglodyte, you now get your wish! Gluten-free biscuits & gravy Biscuits and gravy were definitely on the… Continue Reading
TRF: Home Cooking-Salmon in Seattle
Happy New Year! Nothing says new beginnings like a Salmon dinner with good friends. Well, now that I think about it, I doubt if the concepts are related at all, but you have to keep this stuff interesting! On our recent trip to Seattle we got to hang out with our good friends Dave Werner,… Continue Reading
The Paleo Table: 6 DIY food projects to try in 2011
The holiday rush is over, and January 1 is right around the corner. For me, January always seems like a good time to start fresh and broaden my horizons. Even if you’re not a resolution-making type, the new year is always a fun time to try something new. Maybe your big project will be staying… Continue Reading
The Paleo Table: 5 winter squashes plus a recipe
Eating seasonally is not only good for the environment, it’s also the best way to get the freshest, tastiest produce that the earth has to offer. Visit any farmers market in the late fall and early winter and you will see several different kinds of winter squashes on display. They come in all shapes and… Continue Reading
The Road Forager: Bistecca alla Fiorentina!
In the opening photographs you see a few of the antipasti we had with this meal. Prosciutto, salami, basil. Wowzers! Here again, even in Italy one can eat gluten free, paleo-ish and still experience the culture and have a great time. Continue Reading