2008.07.28
Monday Giveaway!
The weekend flew by as usual, with a few blessings thrown in. I harvested my first round of cherry tomatoes (oh, the sweetness) and threw some lime on my other plants to hopefully rid them, once and for all, of the blossom-end rot.
More importantly, I learned that blog reader Lori gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, Samuel, early Friday morning. That makes regular blog reader Kathy a proud grandma! Congratulations to them!!
Let's continue to brighten up this Monday morning with a cookbook giveaway! This week's feature book is "Organic Marin: Recipes from Land to Table" by Tim Porter and Farina Wong Kingsley. It was produced by Marin Magazine and includes a forward about organic gardening.
Even if you don't grow or buy all organic, there are some wonderful recipes in this book. I was immediately drawn to one for a shaved zucchini salad with Italian sheep's milk cheese, which I will share below the jump.
If you want to win this beautifully illustrated, hardcover book, write in and tell me why you think you are most deserving of a little cheer on this Monday. I'll accept entries until 6 p.m. today. If you have won previously, you cannot win. Thanks!
Shaved Zucchini and Pecorino Cheese Salad
Makes 4 small salads
Vinaigrette:
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper
3 zucchini or yellow squash
1 bunch baby arugula
1/2 cup shaved pecorino cheese (Manchego may be substituted if you can't find pecorino)
1/4 cup almonds, shopped
For the vinaigrette: Whisk the lemon juice and mustard together in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil and the salt and pepper. Set aside.
Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut the zucchini into thin, lengthwise strips. Place in a large bowl with the arugula and cheese. Lightly toss the vegetables with the dressing and place in a serving bowl or on individual plates. Garnish with the almonds and serve.
Source: "Organic Marin" by Tim Porter and Farina Wong Kingsley.
Photo from Amazon.com.
Congrats Lori and Kathy!!
That recipe sounds wonderful.
Comment by Debbie — July 28, 2008 @ 12:06 pm
Thanks, Lindsey!! I think I have had all the cheer I needed this weekend!!! Little Sam is a beautiful little boy, if I do say so myself!
Comment by Kathy — July 28, 2008 @ 3:24 pm
Having seen pictures, Little Sam is indeed a beautiful little boy!
Comment by Debbie — July 29, 2008 @ 7:56 am
That book looks awesome and the salad sounds yummy!
Comment by John — July 29, 2008 @ 10:07 am
A little late, but I wanted to thank you, Lindsey & Debbie, for your warm wishes on the birth of Sam! He is the joy in our hearts!
Comment by Lori — August 12, 2008 @ 4:58 pm