Tag Archives: Cooking

Fermented Chile Rojo Garlic Sauce Finale

Posted on October 12, 2014 by paleopassage

Today I tasted the Fermented Chile Rojo Garlic Hot Sauce that I started on September 22nd.  It was delicious and Muy Caliente!  I decided it was time to finish the batch and bottle it.  First I pureed it in the … Continue reading →

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Today’s Harvest

Posted on September 27, 2014 by paleopassage

Here’s what I found out in the yard today. I also harvested mint and lemongrass which are not pictured. I plan to make some tomato jam and some fermented Chile Verde Hot Sauce.

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Fermented Chile Rojo Garlic Hot Sauce

Posted on September 22, 2014 by paleopassage

Yesterday I had fun with fermentation.  I started a batch of red pepper and garlic hot sauce.   Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds mixed hot red peppers (I used habaneros, jalapenos, and an unidentified hot red pepper growing in my front … Continue reading →

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Weekend Projects

Posted on July 14, 2013 by paleopassage

I got a lot of things done this weekend. First, I put four trays of strawberries into the dehydrator on Saturday morning: This yielded just under a quart of dried strawberries: Then I reloaded the dehydrator with Tomatoes: My major … Continue reading →

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Today’s Harvest

Posted on June 30, 2013 by paleopassage

Today is going to be a pesto day again.  The basil is going crazy.  I also have lovely garlic that I harvested.  When I last spoke with all y’all, I promised to share my basic pesto recipe with you. Every … Continue reading →

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Today’s Harvest

Posted on June 16, 2013 by paleopassage

The weekend is my prime time to harvest and process food from my garden.  Here’s part of what I harvested today: I also harvested Basil.  I made this from the Basil: We’ll be having this for dinner tonight, served on … Continue reading →

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The Bounty of our CSA (or What we Will be Eating This Week 12/12/11)

Posted on December 13, 2011 by paleopassage

Here’s what we got this week in our meat and veggie shares from Tara Firma Farms.  It also looks like my whining emailing to ask about our egg share has resulted in the bonanza of 2 dozen eggs. 2 dozen … Continue reading →

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Experiments with Odd Bits: Pork Rinds

Posted on December 4, 2011 by paleopassage

I ordered a pork rind as an add-on to my CSA last week from Tara Firma Farms.  I had in mind that perhaps I could make some Cracklins or Cicharrons.  I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I opened … Continue reading →

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My Paleo Plate-12/01/11

Posted on December 1, 2011 by paleopassage

Hello Loyal Readers!  Before I get on with showing you what I ate yesterday, I wanted to let you know that with the holiday season and all that entails, I am finding it nigh unto impossible to post daily to … Continue reading →

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The Bounty of Our CSA (or What We Will be Eating this Week)

Posted on November 29, 2011 by paleopassage

Here’s what was in the Tara Firma CSA boxes that we picked up last night: Beef Bones* Chicken necks* Ground Beef NY Steak Bacon Ends* Pork Rind* Beef Heart* Radishes Salad Greens Baby Bok Choi Chard Collard Greens Baby Potatoes … Continue reading →

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