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Pulled pork sandwiches - almost.
Sunday night, cousin Nino prepared a great roast pork dinner - moist and
juicy. First he barbecued it and browned it well, then 6 hours in a
250-degree oven – not bad Nin! I figured I’d take some home and make
pulled pork sandwiches for lunch. Toss some shredded pork in vinegary
barbecue sauce, place on white bread, add some cole slaw to the sandwich
and watch out! So the next morning, I’m running out the door, “Cheri,
where’s the pork?” No answer. Then I looked in Sir Alfie’s food dish,
“Oh my God! My roasted pork!”, I cried. I caught
my wife scooting very quickly out a side
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ribs, lamb shanks, hamburger lightly sautéed
in olive oil – and now pulled pork. It’s a dog’s world out there folks.
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Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes – Only one
place I know that these babies are minutes picked. That’s The Farm on
Hwy 68 (831) 455-2575. Don’t pass up an opportunity to visit a
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place like The Farm this time of year and
see what you can’t get in a supermarket. They also now have basil with
the roots that will actually stay alive for days – pick as you need.
Their price for Heirlooms, Beefsteaks and cherry tomatoes - $1.99 a lb.
Now that’s a bargain. How do I like my tomatoes? Real easy - sliced
thick with salt and pepper, dried oregano, olive oil and a thick slice
of flat red Italian sweet onion. And. when I can get it, some very, very
soft fresh buffalo mozzarella. Lately I’ve been using a domestic
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Q). I am a faithful watcher from
Connecticut and have a question about sardines. First of all, yours are
HUGE. Ours come in a tin with oil. My uncle, now passed away, used to
eat them in a sandwich. Any idea how I can ease into eating them? I know
they are good for you, but I am kind of a chicken to try them.
Lyn Coy Via e-mail
A). The ones in the small cans are
usually not even sardines. If you want to try fresh (or fresh-frozen)
sardines, that’s another story. As for easing into trying sardines for
health benefits, you might want to consider taking a handful of
omega3 pills every day instead. Now, if you to try barbecuing sardines,
you must first ask a good fish monger to get them for you. Barbecued or
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salt, some green onions, tomato wedges and
wine, you will be guaranteed a great experience – a true culinary
revelation! Don’t be put off by the bones. After cooking, run your knife
along the back and just pull the meat away. Most people have never
tasted a fresh-cooked sardine and I have seen so many first-timers eyes
light up with that first bite. The sardine’s flesh turns a pale color
when cooked (just like tuna) and the taste is very mild, not at all
fishy. Because they grow and reproduce quickly, sardines are among the
best of the sustainable fish. Abundant, delicious, low in toxins, high
in omega3 – what more could you ask for.
Q). My neighbor gave me what he
swears is oregano that he grew in his back yard. I have bought good
quality imported oregano on the stem
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look very similar and has a great
aroma. Have you heard of anyone growing oregano locally? My neighbor
said he’d let me have some cuttings for my yard. I’d like to give it a
try.
C. Santangelo, Monterey
Via e-mailA). Monterey oregano?
Folks, have any of you ever considered growing your own oregano? It’s
easy, in fact it grows like a weed around here. It’s very inexpensive
and all you do is plant some and wait until it flowers. Then cut and tie
it into bundles and hang in a brown paper bag until dry. When it’s good
and dry, crumble and shake it loose from the stems on a table. Now,
gather it all up in a jar with a lid and, when needed, just crumble it
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Q). I always enjoy your show
and was looking for the pasta and peas recipe, but couldn’t find it on
your site. Is it available?
Doug Bomengen, Via e-mail
A). Here we go with a classic, simple
Vegetarian Pasta
Recipe. Are you ready! For 4 people
6 garlic cloves chopped
1 large onion chopped
2 diced carrots
1 bunch parsley chopped
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salt and pepper
dash of red pepper
3 cups frozen peas
Sauté everything in olive oil. When it turns light brown, add a 28oz.
can of whole tomatoes in puree (you can break up the tomatoes in a food
processor first if you want) and cook for 30 to 40 minutes. Get four
quarts of well-salted water boiling and add 1 lb. of linguine. When the
pasta is done, combine with the sauce and finish with some freshly
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Fish Find: Just found another great
source for fresh whole fish. I believe the source’s source is New
Zealand. Whole Bonita, snapper, pompano and other exotics including
vegetables. Indian/Filipino Market at 1914 North Fremont St. Call for
directions (831) 393-9175. |
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