Wednesday, September 15, 2010

shift in season, shift in flava'

Yup. A short but a quickie.
That's what I got for you...

Crisp Autumn mornings makes my head spin and coffee steam. While the leaves change, I fantasize about Apple Crisp and fall goodies. Just the other night, I made a Roasted Veggie Savory Tart with Roasted Garlic Dip. Sure, roasting adds to the cooking time but what a better way to heat your home (though this time of year leaves me desperately missing my wood stove).

I haven't made many tarts YET!! (and I do stress yet. I feel it coming on. the tart explosion.) This one was a free-forming beauty (and sadly the battery died in my camera). I would say about 95+% of the ingredients were local AND organic (which is so sexy to me). The crust needs some improvement, which a-okay with me - just means that I will have to make more! It was super fragile, made with hand-ground walnuts, sesame seeds, flaxseeds along with buckwheat, whole wheat pastry flour, and sun-dried tomato oil.

The garlic dip I feel will be a staple of mine this season. Super delish, super easy. Roasted garlic, ground almonds, and balsamic vinegar... oh my.

For those of you who needs recipes (and I know who you are...) all I can say is, workin on it.
Happy Autumn.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Boo...

Anyone notice that I've been MIA this summer?!? Just checking... (while putting a Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp in the oven)