Thursday, July 31, 2008

SPECIALTY / GOURMET FOODS - Do it Yourself!

T = tablespoon
tsp. = teaspoon

Herbal Cheese

Mash 4 oz. light or reg. cream cheese with
1 T butter
Add 1 T white wine or splash of balsamic vinegar
Add 2 cloves minced, mashed garlic and
2 T finely minced fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or basil - your preference)

Mix it all up, add some black pepper, and refrigerate for several hours

No fresh herbs on hand? Use 1/2 tsp. each of dried thyme and oregano


Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Preheat oven ot 450 degrees
Halve the tomatoes, remove seeds if you like
Rub the edges with olive oil
Sprinkle lightly with salt
Arrange on a rack placed in a light oiled jelly roll pan
Put the pan into the oven and immediately reduce heat to 250 degrees
Bake for 6 hours

To store your homemade sun-dried tomatoes for later use (for up to one month):
Brush the dried tomatoes with white vinegar
Let stand for 5 minutes
Pack lightly in a screw-top jar
Cover with olive or canola oil
Store in fridge for up to one month
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An up and coming business with very little overhead

Have you considered grass painting?

As seen in Fortune and Inc. Magazines

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