Valarie Russell on September 18th, 2010

Try this vegetarian main dish in place of your traditional Thanksgiving Turkey. I took this recipe along with my fresh acorn squash  to my sister’s home in North Carolina several years back  for Thanksgiving and I have to say it’s a lot of work but well worth the effort.  I think I’ll make it again […]

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Valarie Russell on September 15th, 2010

Grilled Eggplant What a great way to dress up eggplant. Piled high with herbs, cheese and fresh tomatoes, this grilled side nicely complements most main dishes. Ingredients:   1/4 cup Parmesan cheese ~ shredded 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. fresh basil ~ minced 5 tsp. olive oil 3 garlic cloves ~ minced 1 large […]

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Valarie Russell on September 15th, 2010

Another solution for all that extra zucchini that is still available…these rustic cakes make a wonderful side dish. Ingredients:   1 cup zucchini ~ shredded 1/4 cup bread crumbs 2 green onions ~ chopped 1 egg 3 Tbsp. fresh parsley ~ minced 1 Tbsp. fresh dill ~ minced 1 garlic clove  ~ minced 1/4 cup  […]

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Valarie Russell on September 15th, 2010

Excess summer bounty is perfect for this outstanding simple pizza. Grilling the veggies first brings out their wonderful flavors. I also like to add some black olives and pine nuts before adding the cheese. Ingredients: 8 small fresh mushrooms ~ halved 1 small zucchini ~ cut into 1/4 in. slices 1 each small sweet red […]

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Valarie Russell on September 15th, 2010

3/4 c. margarine 1 c. brown sugar, packed 1 c. white sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. grated zucchini 1 3/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c. coconut 3/4 c. dates 3/4 c. raisins Beat the margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla until creamy. Stir in zucchini. Mix […]

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Valarie Russell on September 14th, 2010

In the Sunday, September 12th edition of the New Albany Tribune there is a ballot for everyone to vote on their favorites.  Vote for your favorite Floyd County Businesses, People and Activities. Your votes must be submitted by Friday September 24, 2010.  If  you didn’t get the paper you can always pick one up at the […]

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Valarie Russell on September 12th, 2010

What an end to a great Going Local Week, we couldn’t have asked for a better day.  The rain held off and the people came  to enjoy the day.  The Farmer’s Market is starting to wind down for the season, but you would have never know that yesterday. The day started with the kids gathering […]

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Valarie Russell on September 9th, 2010

This is a great recipe I tried when my mom and I went to Rome a few years ago.  We got the recipe from a little restaurant we stopped at on the way to the Trevi Fountain (that was a wonderful trip).   I brought the recipe home with me because Kenny loves fritters, he is always […]

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Valarie Russell on September 9th, 2010

Poor Man’s Crab Cakes  Ingredients:    2 c. grated zucchini squash 1 c. flavored bread crumbs 1 egg 1 tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tbsp. Old Bay  Mix all ingredients together.  Shape into crab cakes or balls for appetizers.  Fry until golden brown.  These freeze real good. These are terrific.  I have made them several times and […]

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Valarie Russell on September 9th, 2010

I guess Saturday was more than just a good day at the market, it was a lucky day for us too.  Early Saturday while Andy Terrell of Destination Booksellers was setting up his book display for the market; Kenny stopped by to see what he was up to, well he saw a book he wanted to […]

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