We had a pretty busy Mother’s Day weekend! Saturday morning we went to the Farmer’s Market so I could gather a few things for what I was cooking this weekend. Nothing like fresh beets, fresh baked bread, lettuce, parsley & fresh chicken eggs to inspire a weekend menu!
After Cooper’s nap, we went to our friend’s fundraiser party in their backyard! They’ve got a bunch of chickens! You see that black & white one? Her name is Oreo. She was my favorite.
A food related photo everyday until 2012. Here’s week 17:
126/365 Poached Halibut with spinach & a garlic vinaigrette at Piperade
It’s field trip time! Don’t you love field trips? I know I do. Last Saturday, I had a really awesome opportunity to visit Driscoll’s Cassin Ranch Berry Farm in Watsonville with a group of bloggers & writers. Casey stayed home with Cooper while I got a little time to myself. (Thanks honey!)
I also got to scratch off another item from my 31 comes before 32 list! #7. Go to a farm. Done!
Curious what it’s like to visit a berry farm? Let’s take a look:
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I learned a few lessons from this Coconut Shrimp & Pineapple Salsa recipe:
Lesson # 1 When Sriracha is involved in a recipe, it has to be good! I already knew this…but oh my word! Sriracha, cilantro AND pineapple. Heaven! Also, I love any excuse to use my beloved cock sauce. *snort*
Lesson # 2: No matter how hard I try, I can’t convince myself that baked coconut/panko covered shrimp taste just like the original fried version. Not to say that these shrimp didn’t taste good, they were actually pretty scrumptious! It’s just that whenever I order coconut shrimp on a menu, they’re both fried and earth shattering. I’m usually on vacation when this happens… drinking fruity cocktails that have umbrellas hanging off the edge of them. So yeah. Maybe that’s the real disconnect or maybe I just really need a vacation? (I do.)
Lesson # 3 I must make this pineapple salsa OFTEN and triple the recipe! We ran out of salsa before we ran out of shrimp. I think there was a point where I looked back and saw Casey drinking the juice from the little bowl I put it in. I think that’s a sign that he liked it?
Lesson # 4 Fry the shrimp next time. If I’m really craving fried coconut shrimp, then I should do it. It’s not like I’m going to make this dish weekly… I’ll probably follow all the the same steps but fry the shrimp in a shallow amount of oil in a frying pan. If you’re looking to eat something lighter, by all means make this recipe!
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A few years ago I told you about a trusted staple in our dinner rotation- MAKESHIFT PIZZAS!! If you have access to Middle Eastern flatbread from Trader Joe’s, you can easily make your own quick custom pizzas. If you don’t, try to find some other comparable flatbread or pita. Wanna see how easy they are? Let’s take a look!
That’s right, Katy! YOU WON!!! Also, I have to say that your snack sounds pretty darn good.
Chips & salsa with a little Greek Yogurt= FANTASTIC!
I want to THANK everyone for entering my latest Current Favorite things Giveaway! I truly LOVED reading all of your comments and I’m definitely going to try A LOT them! You all gave me sooo many good ideas!!!!
It’s true. My new Electrolux fridge makes the cutest ice cubes. Out of all the cool features on my fridge, is it weird that I kinda love my ice cubes the most? Wait. We’ve already established I’m weird. Let’s continue.
So why is good to have cute ice cubes?
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