Tuesday, June 23, 2009


To continue on the abundance of basil theme, the 90deg temps around here are making the tomatoes pop, regular and heirloom. The sea salt and EVOO aren't local from here but the guy who makes the mozzarella, the tomoatoes and the basil are in the 'hood.

Although we have local tomatoes, can't wait for the Jersey 'maters to make their way down here: Nothing like juicy Jersey tomatoes grown in real dirt. (We can enhance our sand but real dirt makes a big difference)

Monday, June 22, 2009

Welcome to Creative Green Gourmet!

Welcome to Creative Green Gourmet!

Basil grows like a weed on my SoFla patio in my 1'X2' plastic planter boxes. I put a whole bunch in the food processor with a handful of toasted pine nuts, some grey salt, garlic, parmigiano and drizzle in a nice EVOO. A couple of dollups mixed in with some freshly made egg fettucine makes the tummy very happy. Pass the pepper grinder please!

Any other 'green' ideas out there?