I rarely cook any type of fish at home, unless I’m entertaining, because my kids don’t like any of it. But I spied this super simple recipe for teriyaki salmon recently and decided to make it anyway, haters be damned. It seriously took less than fifteen minutes to make and was delicious served over steamed rice. Swipe left for the recipe - I made it as written but subbed Japanese cooking wine for the sake because I googled for a substitute while standing in the Asian grocery store because I was too cheap to buy sake for one recipe that I may or may not love. The cooking wine was listed as an acceptable substitute and it seemed to do the trick! Oh! And I also removed the skin. If you like salmon, save this recipe when you want a simple and healthy way to make it.
“If you can’t control your woman, you’ve fou “If you can’t control your woman, you’ve found a good one.” I told someone last week that I feel pretty much like a plant … needs plenty of sunshine and fresh air, occasional watering and feeding, and a steady stream of kind words. It’s not really that complicated. 💛
Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

I’ve been wanting to make a lox platter for awhile now, so here we are. I sprinkled some Everything But the Bagel seasoning onto smoked lox and then added sliced cucumbers and radishes to the platter along with sliced bialys and crackers. Dipping items are a must so I included hummus and tzatziki. A fun platter just to nibble from, but a bialys sandwich with everything stuffed in it was pretty perfect too. Hope that gave you a little bit of inspo for something you can easily whip up too!
I had planned another type of post tonight, but in I had planned another type of post tonight, but in light of today’s news, it just doesn’t feel right. Some days it can be hard to find the sunshine, especially a day like today. I can’t make sense as to why things like today continue to happen while people spend copious amounts of energy worrying about banning books and drag shows. Make it make sense. Just make it fucking make sense. It doesn’t. You can’t. Until it does, use your voice. Show up to meetings. Sign the petitions. Text ACT to 644-33 to get involved (I did). Be so loud that you can’t be ignored, until things change. Thirteen school shootings this year. When is enough, enough?
Weekend photos in review, old school edition. Cont Weekend photos in review, old school edition.
Context: 1) Lola has zero chill in the car, 2) fulfilling request for Chicken Parm Penne with Vodka Sauce, 3) Sunday vibes 4) my favorite porchetta sandwich 5) from @butlerandtheboard 6) affirmations, 7) the sun was out today
Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what Just like the moon, you’re whole no matter what phase you’re in. ✨ Got this one back in September and it’s one of my favorites. I sometimes forget it’s there until I get a random flash of it.
Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to ca Happy #NationalPuppyDay to these two. I used to call Clifford an asshat, because he basically was. But there’s a new asshat in town… 🙄 Clifford is now a freaking rockstar. His tumor and age have slowed him down a LOT and he virtually never misbehaves, and we are seriously so proud of him. Lola, on the other hand, is still full blown PUPPY. Tonight I’m assembling a gate to replace the wooden one she ate through. 😂 Berners love wood and she is OBSESSED with being in the kitchen. So one new metal gate coming right up as soon as I can figure out how to put it together.
Last week when I met the owners of the new French Last week when I met the owners of the new French bakery in town, I told them how happy I was that they were opening … because now I had an endless source for gifts for my mom’s future birthdays and Christmases. She was born in Paris and we’ve grown up with a healthy appreciation for French things … starting with their pastries and baguettes, but so much more. My daughter took her first trip to Paris last year and thoroughly enjoyed the croissants there and she deemed the ones at @chocolatinenj just as perfect. No surprise there since the owner is a French pastry chef! If you’re local and haven’t been, do make a point to stop in and visit. They’re open Wednesday through Sunday and have a wide selection of sweet and savory items and a few French retail selections as well. We’ve tried the macarons, the Croque Monsieur, the croissants, the tomato tarts, the baguette … basically we’re working our way through their display case in due time. Don’t miss this one - enjoy!
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ARF/5-A-Day #128 – The Final Frontier

July 22, 2008 · Narrative

Another Tuesday, another ARF/5-A-Day roundup, albeit a teeny tiny one.  Hopefully everyone is outside enjoying the wonderful summer weather.  I don’t know how it is where you are, but we finally got a welcome respite from a week-long heatwave today … thank goodness.

Tonight is officially the last ARF/5-A-Day roundup.  It has been such fun seeing the weekly inspiration that everyone has shared, and it’s hard to believe we’ve been doing the roundups for nearly three years now.  But I think it’s time to end it … it’s had a great run, and a sincere thank you to everyone who participated, especially the regulars who showed up week after week.  I think Claire might have been the longest standing contributor, with Sarah running a close second. 

Now to close us out …

Last week, on a trip to Trader Joes, I spied some gorgeous heirloom tomatoes that would be perfect for a tart recipe I had ripped out from the current issue of Woman’s Day magazine.  I knew I wouldn’t be able to convince The Husband or Nicholas to eat it with me (too many vegetables!), so I sent Nick over to our neighbors with a big fat slice at dinnertime.   Upon seeing him at her front door, she said the nicest compliment I’ve heard in a long time … she said that Nicholas is going to grow up to be a very generous person because I’m living such a wonderful example for him.  I loved her for that.  She doesn’t cook that much, and is a willing recipient of whatever I send over.  It works out for both of us … I can make things that I know won’t fly over here, and know that nothing goes to waste.  She eats.  Win-win.

So, back to the tart.  Perfect way to celebrate the season, taking advantage of summer squash, tomatoes and fresh herbs.  Throw in the addition of a strong cheese like Gorgonzola and I am s-o-l-d.

Now onto what others are serving up:

Claire from Cooking is Medicine tackles eggplant this week, enjoying chips without the guilt:

Sarah from What Smells So Good takes on carrots with a very unique glaze that uses orange juice:

The Modern Apron follows fate and a bit of Martha Stewart to serve up Roasted Fingerling and Tomato Salad with Green Beans and Arugula, totally covering her ARF/5-A-Day base … and then some.

Thanks again for all the wonderful ARF/5-A-Day contributions over the past few years – it’s been a blast!

Rustic Summer Squash Tart
Recipe courtesy of Woman’s Day magazine, 8/1/08

Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 1 hour and 5 minutes

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb mixed summer squash (zucchini, yellow squash and pattypan), cut in 1/4-in. rounds
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or marjoram, plus sprigs for garnish
1 tsp chopped garlic
Freshly ground pepper
1 refrigerated pie crust (from a 15-oz box)
4 oz Roquefort cheese, Gorgonzola or other good-quality blue cheese
1 roasted yellow or red pepper (freshly roasted or from a jar), cut in strips
1 large plum tomato, sliced, seeds removed
1 large egg, beaten

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add squash and shallots and cook, turning pieces as they start to color, 7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat; stir in thyme, garlic and pepper to taste. Cool to room temperature.

2. Heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; unroll or unfold pie crust on the parchment. With a rolling pin, roll crust to a 13-in. round. Crumble half the cheese over crust to within 2 in. of edge. Arrange squash mixture, pepper strips and tomato slices on cheese; fold edge of the crust over filling and brush crust with egg.

3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until pastry is golden. Slide tart, still on parchment, onto a wire rack. Crumble remaining cheese over top. Let cool before serving.

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    July 22, 2008 at 9:53 pm

    I am so moving next door to you so that I can get in on the tart-sharing deal. Lucky neighbor!

    Reply
  2. Claire says

    July 22, 2008 at 11:34 pm

    First off, that tart looks amazing…very much like a summer pizza! Secondly, I am sad. I know this was a lot of work each week but I enjoyed it so much. I’ll try to keep coming up with good ARF things, though. Maybe I’ll do my own personal ARF each week. :-)

    Reply
  3. The Neighbor Husband says

    July 23, 2008 at 9:19 am

    I have never sent anything in for the round up but I must say I will be very sorry to see it go. It has become a staple of my routine to take a peek every week. I vote to keep it. Join me fellow ARFers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    SAVE OUR ARF

    Reply
  4. sarah says

    July 23, 2008 at 11:35 am

    Oh, Neighbor Husband, you are bad! Staging a revolt against Cate’s decision! LOL.

    I will be sorry to see it go too . . . even though I haven’t had the time to participate as much lately.

    Reply
  5. Sarah says

    July 23, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    I, like Claire, am sad to see the end of ARF, but I know it’s time consuming and heck, you have a sprightly young family to keep up with! Thanks for giving me a way to get into the world of food blogging, and a way to get my veggies!

    Take care Cate! I’ll keep checking up on you and the family though, I love reading your adventures!

    Reply
  6. the chocolate lady (eve) says

    July 29, 2008 at 3:34 pm

    Wonderful job, Cate,

    I have really enjoyed getting to know some wonderful bloggers and their recipes on Tuesday evenings.

    Reply
  7. Tracy says

    August 5, 2008 at 4:23 pm

    Thanks for all that time hosting ARF/5-a-day! The tart looks divine.

    Reply

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I rarely cook any type of fish at home, unless I’m entertaining, because my kids don’t like any of it. But I spied this super simple recipe for teriyaki salmon recently and decided to make it anyway, haters be damned. It seriously took less than fifteen minutes to make and was delicious served over steamed rice. Swipe left for the recipe - I made it as written but subbed Japanese cooking wine for the sake because I googled for a substitute while standing in the Asian grocery store because I was too cheap to buy sake for one recipe that I may or may not love. The cooking wine was listed as an acceptable substitute and it seemed to do the trick! Oh! And I also removed the skin. If you like salmon, save this recipe when you want a simple and healthy way to make it.
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Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

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I rarely cook any type of fish at home, unless I’m entertaining, because my kids don’t like any of it. But I spied this super simple recipe for teriyaki salmon recently and decided to make it anyway, haters be damned. It seriously took less than fifteen minutes to make and was delicious served over steamed rice. Swipe left for the recipe - I made it as written but subbed Japanese cooking wine for the sake because I googled for a substitute while standing in the Asian grocery store because I was too cheap to buy sake for one recipe that I may or may not love. The cooking wine was listed as an acceptable substitute and it seemed to do the trick! Oh! And I also removed the skin. If you like salmon, save this recipe when you want a simple and healthy way to make it.
“If you can’t control your woman, you’ve fou “If you can’t control your woman, you’ve found a good one.” I told someone last week that I feel pretty much like a plant … needs plenty of sunshine and fresh air, occasional watering and feeding, and a steady stream of kind words. It’s not really that complicated. 💛
Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meal Truth be told, these are my favorite types of meals… platters where you can just pick at them while sipping wine and catching up with a friend. Chances are, if you come over for a meal, you’re getting an assortment of things to nosh on, maybe a mix of homemade appetizers… but just an array of deliciousness you can snack on whilst enjoying the evening. 

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