April 20, 2008

kumquat is the new pomegranate

Well, I just love the little orange fruits, that's all. And I find that they are endlessly useful in a sort of Mediterrasian fusion cuisine. I have diced them into an Asian-inspired slaw; I slice them into green salads; and tonight I minced them into braised fennel. The bright sweet-yet-tart flavor was a perfect complement to the fennel.

If they had no seeds, I would be completely in love.

I tried a Greek garlic chicken recipe from the Globe tonight as well - less of a success, helas. Too much lemon (bitter); and the rest of the ingredients (garlic, onion, oregano, olives) didn't really add up to anything more than their individual flavors. No synergy: I hate that. Food must be more than the sum of its parts.

Still, the concept is intriguing. I'll have to work on it.

Posted by otto0114 at April 20, 2008 08:25 PM
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Yummy.... sweet and sour... citrus-y yes tangy... yummy indeed!

Posted by: The B, The at April 21, 2008 10:18 AM

Well its about time you started with the recipes. We're nearing the spring thaw and could use some fresh ideas, don't ya know! BTW did you see the Eagles(who beat the Sioux)when they came home? You must be so proud back East.

Posted by: fargo#1 at April 21, 2008 12:19 PM
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