A Taste of Home

Cooking is something I really enjoy doing and typically do a lot of. It's been a busy summer and I haven't been doing it as much, I'm looking forward to doing more of it now that things have calmed down.

I had lots of tomatoes left from my trip home last week that I didn't want to waste. So, I thought I would try making a Tomato Pie. I've had it a few times at home, but this was my first try at making it. I'm pretty sure my roommates thought I was crazy...they had never heard of such a thing!

I also picked up some fresh okra during my trip to Eastern Market on Sunday and decided to fry it. I know, I know, this meal completely goes against my last post. What can I say? You can't expect a true southern girl to give up fried okra! It was a meatless meal, so it's a step in the right direction, right?

It turned out good and I have plenty of leftovers for tonight. I recommend trying the recipe if you like cheesy goodness with the fresh taste of 'maters!

Side note- In my diligent research for this post (wikipedia, so take it for what it's worth), I found that the earliest reference to tomatoes in North America was in 1710 in (you guessed it) South Carolina! Add this to the list of wonderful things from the Palmetto State!

Other Random Updates:

-I finally made it to the Crate and Barrel outlet store in Old Town over the weekend and will definitely be going back! I was apparently in a nesting mood because I ended up buying a few things over the weekend to spruce up our living room. A few new throw pillows, candles, and real potted plants have been added!

-Last, but most importantly, I've posted some info on the right side of the blog about an opportunity to help meet a fundraising goal for my sister's class. If you're in a charitable mood, check it out!