Category: Appetizers

  • Poke

    Poke

    Poke Poke (pronounced “po-keh”) means “to slice or cut.” Originating from the islands of Hawaii, it started as a snack for fishermen. They used up the off-cuts of fish and added Japanese and other Asian seasonings. Poke is usually bite-sized pieces of raw fish or shellfish mixed with spices, herbs, nuts, fruits, vegetables, seasoning, seaweed…

  • Asparagus & Shiitake Noodle Soup with Shrimp

    Asparagus & Shiitake Noodle Soup with Shrimp

    Asparagus & Shiitake Noodle Soup with Shrimp As the season slips from autumn to winter and the nights get shorter and cooler, my boys and I love a warm bowl of nourishing soup that we can enjoy out on the deck watching the sun as it sets. It won’t be too long before we can…

  • Figs anyone?

    Figs anyone?

    Figs anyone? Ripe, luscious, soft and yielding, it’s the fall and fig time!!! This temping small fruit full of tiny seeds that give a unique taste, smell and texture make it one of the most sought after fruits this time of year. For domestic figs grown in the US, the first season (Breba) is during…