Red Deviled Tomatoes
Deviled eggs were a perrenial favorite once upon a ‘not vegan’. I remember seeing them every time I went to any kind of event, whether it was a fancy grown-up function or a some parent/teacher get together at my kid’s school. But, in an effort to remove animal products from our picture, the deviled egg went to the wayside too. So, how do we get that deviled taste without the egg? How did we possibly come to deviled tomatoes? The answer to the whole conundrum came to me in a shape. The Roma tomato is kind of egg-shaped isn’t it? I actually do have to ask you this question since…
Tempura Battered “BLT”
There is a restaurant down the road apiece that makes a delicious fried green tomato BLT. But since we aren’t cooking, eating anything fried and maintaining a vegan diet, the original is out. Well let me introduce you to our version. As a kid I would have a BLT all the time. My mom considered them a healthy lunch. It’s funny to think that now, but back then if something had a vegetable in it, it was good for you. Even if those vegetables consisted of iceberg lettuce and a tomato (I know, I know). I love tomatoes. I think it’s my favorite vegetable (fruit) and I put them in…
Heirloom Tomatoes & Zucchini Spaghetti
Coming from an Italian heritage, it’s super easy to eat raw or vegan. While we are known for our breads, meats and cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables are also a staple in an Italian home. Of course, no Italian kitchen is complete without tomatoes. I’m growing several varieties, and I’ll eat a tomato like an apple, no accoutrements necessary- but herbs make everything better! Here on the farm we have a lot of fresh Italian herbs growing everywhere. It all reminds me of my childhood in New York. The peppery scent of oregano triggers memories of my grandfather’s roof garden. He put it in and on everything. Until I started…
