If you love eggplant like me, you are going to love this dish. It has flavor, texture, color and it is very healthy. serves 4 2          medium eggplant 1          small onion, chopped 1          cup chopped parsley 1/2      cup chopped cilantro 2 [...]

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I usually plant just a few tomato plants, and a couple of zucchinis, as well as a couple of Lebanese cucumber plants, with a selection of mixed herbs.  My thinking is that I’ve not planted enough to go around when it comes time to harvest.  So, like many other people, I started adding tomato plants, [...]

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The other day, I was working in my garden when I saw a cute squirrel carrying some sort of seed pod in his mouth.  He was cute because he acted as though I would steal the seed pod unless he hid it from my view.  I watched him do this a couple times before I [...]

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During a trip this summer to Spain, I fell in love with tapas. Tapas are essentially appetizers that are served in most bars and restaurants.  In fact, there are bars that specialize in tapas.  Sample few and have a full meal.  It like music: Pick as many notes as you want, and create a full [...]

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This a low fat version of this popular dish.  I do not fry the eggplant slices which cut down on the amount of fat in this dish and make it more enjoyable. serves 4-6 3        large eggplants 2        large onions, julienne 1        red bell pepper, cut [...]

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Vegan Eggplant Up-Side Down: serves 8 2        Large Eggplants 1/4    cup olive oil 1        medium onion, chopped 1        16-ounce diced tomato with juice 1        clove garlic 1 1/2  cup Basmati Rice salt and pepper to taste 1/4    cup toasted pine nuts, [...]

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Around this time of year the question I am usually asked by people I meet in the stores or from people who send me e mails is:  What do I do with the vegetables and herbs that are coming out of my garden so profusely?  It appears that eggplant is the vegetable of choice for [...]

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