I posted a colored version of this picture on my photo blog and commented that I never liked Brussels sprouts.  To my surprise, I received a lot of Brussels sprouts recipes.  Very exciting!   I’ve been trying all the suggestions and enjoying them.   I’m shocked that I actually LOVE Brussels sprouts, now.  Shocked! Here’s a recipe my friend shared with me. I love the mix of the mushrooms, onions and Brussels sprouts.

Peel off marred outer layer
Cut in half
Put in colander and wash (run water over them, gently toss with hands)
Let them drain and dry; bounce them around in the colander a little to get out excess water
Sautee the brusssel sprouts in a little bit of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. After a few minutes chopped (but not finely chopped) onion, Once sprouts are softened (no where near mushy), add sliced mushrooms and cook until sprouts are tender and onions have begun to caramelize. The last steps will be on highest heat without burning the food.
Add salt and garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic) when you add the onions.

This is my photo submission to Black and White Wednesday, a culinary photography event, which Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook created and hosts.   Stop by her blog to see who else played and learn how to play along with us. 

Paz

If you get too cold while shopping at the Farmer’s Market, you can warm up with a cup of Hot Apple Cider –Two bucks for a large cup and one buck for a small.

Black and White Wednesday is a culinary photography event, which Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook created and hosts.   Stop by her blog to see who else played.  You can also learn how to play along with us there, if you’re interested.

Happy Black and White Wednesday!

Paz

Pandoro, which literally means "bread of gold" is a traditional Italian sweet yeast bread, popular around Christmas and New Year.  During the holidays, I saw this in a window display of Milano Market, a food shop that sells Italian food products.  The top shelf highlights the traditional Pandoro con lieve nota di miele (bread with honey) and the bottom shelf carries Pandoro al Cioccolato (chocolate).  Perhaps, next year, I’ll buy them to see how they taste.

Black and White Wednesday is a culinary photography event, which Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook created and hosts.   Stop by her blog to see who else played.  You can also learn how to play along with us there, if you’re interested.

Happy Black and White Wednesday!

Paz

It’s Black and White Wednesday!  Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook hosts this culinary photography event.

Stop by her blog to see who else played.

I have no idea how to eat or cook an artichoke.  I tried once but it was a disaster.  Then I tasted canned artichoke.  Yuck!  Didn’t taste good at all.  So, I no longer eat it.  If you have any tips about cooking and eating artichoke, please feel free to share with me.  Thanks!

Paz

In front of Pinkberry, the popular frozen dessert restaurant.  You can read more about it in my post below.

Black and White Wednesday — A Culinary Photography Event.

Hosted by Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook.