Week 12: Western Region

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The signs are all there that summer is winding down, and with summer, we’re close to the end of One Local Summer. With only one more week to go, it saddens me that summer is over almost as soon as it started.

Joan of Old Dog…New Tricks used local fish and veggies to prepare a Jamie Oliver recipe of Pan-Baked Lemon Sole with Spinach, Olives and Tomatoes which she served with roasted potatoes and steamed green beans. What a great combination of flavors and an excellent way to use late summer produce.

Anita of Married…With Dinner combines my favorite summer flavors of tomatoes,. mozzarella and basil in a lovely pasta dish that highlights them all.

Kathleen of Our Life in the Country talks about the side she made to go with her weekly dose of flank steak - a Tomato, Potato, Onion and Zucchini Gratin. With summer winding down, she’s preserving some of the harvest for later on, and learning as she goes.

Can’t wait until next week - I’m hoping my west coasters will end the event with a bang!