THE VILLAGE VOICE

"I trust in Nature for the stable laws of beauty and utility. Spring shall plant and Autumn garner to the ends of time." ~ Robert Browning Annabelle Abstract 'Fading Memories' "We do not remember days; we remember moments." ~ Cesare Pavese , The Burning Brand Remember September ROASTED TOMATO GARLIC SOUP ~ awesome Autumn fare, perfect while tomatoes are still in abundance (slightly adapted from Smitten Kitchen ) Soup 3 lbs. plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2-4 ' upeeled ' large cloves garlic 1 tsp. finely choppped fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 tsp dried 1/4 tsp. (or more to taste) dried crushed red pepper 4 cups organic chicken or vegetable stock Topping 4 slices rye bread (toasted until hard and lightly buttered on one side) 1 Tbsp. grated raw red onion 1 cup (or more) coarsely grated white cheddar Soup : Preheat oven to 400º. Wrap garlic cloves in tight foil packet. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on large bakin...

"For before the harvest, as soon as the bud blossoms And the flower becomes a ripening grape, Then He will cut off the sprigs with pruning knives And remove and cut away the spreading branches." ~ Isaiah 18:5 ~ Awaiting harvest ______________________ STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES with HERB GOAT CHEESE ~ Simple tried and true classic since biblical days __________________________ 1 jar (16-oz) preserved grape leaves 3 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts (shake raw pine nuts over medium heat for 5 minutes and set aside) 8 oz. crumbled creamy goat cheese 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup minced fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, basil, oregano, chives, tarragon, etc.) 1 Tbsp. rinsed capers sea salt freshly ground black pepper extra-virgin olive oil for brushing 2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice lemon zest fresh grapes for garnish mint leaves Rinse grape leaves under cold water and pat dry. Remove tough stems and ends. Place vein side up on clean flat surface. Combine goat cheese, olive oi...

"I trust in Nature for the stable laws of beauty and utility. Spring shall plant and Autumn garner to the ends of time." ~ Robert Browning ~ Outdoor anthurium ________________ HARVEST GAZPACHO (with or without crab) ~ Serve chilled for lunch or supper on the remains of warm autumn days _____________ minced clove of garlic 6 plump peeled and seeded ripe tomatoes 2 peeled and seeded cucumbers 1 chopped red onion 1 chopped sweet onion 1 coarsely chopped red pepper 1 coarsely chopped yellow or orange pepper 2 cups tomato juice 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil juice of 1 fresh lemon coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste dashes of Tabasco to taste 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill sliced black olives to taste 1/2 lb. good lump crab chopped fresh parsley for garnish Into a large glass bowl rubbed with cut garlic, place chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and peppers. Combine tomato juice, olive oil, lemon juice and Tabasco. Pour over chopped garden vegetables. Add ...