This sweet/tart/savory condiment is the LBD of condiments, pairing equally well dressed-down on top of a burger, dressed-up as the star in a quick weeknight sauce or dressed to the nines as the main performer on a toasted baguette. You’ll want to keep plenty on … Read More →
Category Archives: Staples
Black Beans Cubano
This is one of those simple go-to staples that takes a little bit of planning, but is well worth the effort. Simmer a simple pound of beans on a lazy Sunday morning, and eat all week. Sure, you could just eat black beans out of … Read More →
Slow Dance, With Tomatoes
This is the kind of recipe that is not a recipe. More of a guideline. Serve slow-cooked tomatoes: crushed as a jam slathered on a burger or crostini; as-is as a finger food (my favorite!); chopped in a salad; tossed in with grains; or with … Read More →
Fresh Breakfast Sausage–Charcutepalooza Challenge #5
I feel like I have been derelict in my sausage excitement duties. Most days, the thought of a new preparation of pork, especially fatty pork, makes me squeal. This month? Not so much. I suppose it can be forgiven, since my mind has been occupied … Read More →
Quick Berry Jam
This jam is quick, involves no canning, and makes just the kind of jam I like–not too sickly sweet. Since seeing Jamie Oliver make a version of this jam on one of his shows last week, I have made it two ways: with mixed strawberries … Read More →
Pickled Beets: My Father Was Right
Much-reviled beets are one of the few foods on Earth I find truly repulsive. I think they taste exactly like musty dirt and generally want absolutely nothing to do with them. And then came my crusade to eat more seasonably and locally and my decision … Read More →
Making Staples: Mexican Crema
Crema is a Mexican condiment that is much like sour creme or creme fraiche in taste. Either can be substituted for crema in a recipe, but since crema is so ridiculously easy to make, it’s little trouble to have some on hand. Plus, you can … Read More →
We’re Moving!
It’s been a great first year for Gastography and I am happy to announce that we are moving. I finally got off my butt and registered my very own blog domain. The fun will continue here. New RSS feed address Thank you for your continued … Read More →