Monthly Archives: October 2013

Gas Grill

Posted on October 21, 2013 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

After years of digging in my heels, I finally have a gas grill, and I have to say: I love it. The simplicity is wonderful. The gas and charcoal grills are certainly not interchangeable, but one is still cooking over … Continue reading →

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Cool Story

Posted on October 21, 2013 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

KQED radio ran a piece this week on food and cultures. The focus was an Armenian festival – something religious. I love the thought that, when people assimilate, the first thing they lose is their clothing; the last thing, their … Continue reading →

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Edible Garden Update 10.13.13

Posted on October 14, 2013 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

Our tomato plants this year are the best we have ever had; the flavor has been consistently fantastic, and we have surpassed 100 lbs of harvest, from 8 plants. The plants are still producing – we harvest every few days, … Continue reading →

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“Stuffed” Flank Steak Harnovre

Posted on October 14, 2013 by SlowDownAndCook with Meals not So Fast

We used one piece of flank steak from our butcher, weighing 1 1/4 lbs. After a quick rinse and pat dry, I simply spread a quality herbed cheese over the meat, and placed fresh Basil leaves over the cheese; I … Continue reading →

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