THE VILLAGE VOICE

"Happily we bask in this warm September sun, Which illuminates all creatures..." - Henry David Thoreau ~ Basking in the morning sun _______________ HUBBARD LAKE BREAKFAST ~ Fit for a king and large enough to feed his army __________ 5 lbs. well scrubbed red skin potatoes 3 lbs. favorite seasoned bulk sausage 2 large chopped sweet onions 1 large chopped red pepper 1 large chopped yellow pepper 1 large chopped orange or green pepper 2 dozen large organic eggs 1 lb. shredded Pinconning cheese (or mixed cheddar & colby ) 1/2 lb. cubed Pinconning cheese vegetable oil coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste Par-boil red skins in salted water and slice into wedges. Coat lightly with vegetable oil. Brown sausage in large skillet or paella pan . Add chopped onions and cook until limp. Next add chopped peppers and continue cooking until soft. Add potatoes and combine well with other ingredients until heated through. Season with salt & pepper. Whisk eggs and ad...

"Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads." - Henry David Thoreau ~ August 'All-Stars' _______________ GRILLED LEMON HERB STEAKS ~ Savory flavor for a simple holiday dinner adapted from Bon Appetit (July 1991) ___________ 8 1 1/2-inch thick Porterhouse, New York Strips, or T-bone 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice and zest 1/3 cup dry vermouth 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary (2 Tbsp. dried) 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme (1 Tbsp. dried) 2 cloves minced garlic 1 Tbsp. brown sugar freshly ground black pepper to taste Combine all ingredients and pour over steaks. Marinate several hours. Prepare grill. Allow steaks to rest 30 minutes at room temperature before grilling. Remove steaks from marinade. Sprinkle with a bit of coarse salt & freshly ground pepper to taste. Place marinade in saucepan and bring to boil. Simmer gently for 5 minutes. Grill steaks to desired donenesss , about 5-7 minutes per side for rare. Allow to rest before serving. ...

"When gardeners garden, it is not just plants that grow, but the gardeners themselves." ~ Ken Druse ~ Chelone obliqua Common name : Pink Turtlehead ~ Lovely combo ________________ PORK TENDERLOIN with GINGERED JEZEBEL SAUCE ~ Great easy recipe (adapted from old Southern Living clipping) for the holiday weekend. Combine with any treat from the great August harvest ... sauteed summer squash & mushrooms, crisp salad, sliced tomatoes ... the world is our oyster this time of year. _________________ 3 lbs. well trimmed pork tenderloins fresh rosemary 1/2 cup Tarmari or soy sauce 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 2 chopped green onions 2 cloves crushed fresh garlic 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger 4 Tbsp. sherry (or bourbon for bolder taste) 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chopped rosemary freshly ground cracked pepper to taste Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, green onions, garlic, ginger, sherry, rosemary and pepper. Pour over pork and marinate several hours or overnight. Remove pork from marinade and...