#summer eggplants

[pinholehassleblad]

Utilizing those summertime eggplants in this way is fantastic! These delectable rolls are ideal for celebrations and special occasions. You can probably substitute a good, jarred tomato sauce for the homemade version to save time and cleanup. You can substitute milk or half-and-half for the whipping cream.

[ceriley]

Recipe for Ricotta Eggplant Rolls This is a great way to use those summer eggplants! These delicious rolls are perfect for parties and holidays. To save time and clean-up, you can probably use a good, jarred tomato sauce instead of the homemade tomato sauce. Milk or half-and-half can be used instead of the whipping cream.

[requinum]

another fanart for stay by @lightyakami! in which they explore Seattle :^)

[housecow]

Any weekend plans, you big soft cute cowgirl?

getting the garden ready for the spring!!!

i am choosing tomatoes to plant (yellow pear, juliet, celebrity, cherokee purple, and maybe a couple heirlooms in pots bc they don’t produce enough to justify using bed space. yellow accordion?), preparing walkways (weeding 👹), preparing to spread compost!! also need to trim trees. reinforce wire to keep deer out.

[katiajewelbox]

Late summer and early autumn flowers and fruits from my garden. This summer has been challenging due to the chilly and wet weather but we have still managed to get an impressive harvest!

[morethansalad]

Hummus with Roasted Vegetables & Rice (Vegan)

[inthecityofgoodabode]

September 2024: The Days Leading To Our Nineteenth Anniversary

Wednesday harvest:

We cleared out the summer vegetables to make room for the cool season vegetables:

If no one else does, he wants to hear what is on your mind:

We're still working on this bed but the goal is pollinator magnet:

It came in the mail:

Anniversary flowers:

Sunday harvest:

Cool season plantings.

Kale:

Cabbage:

Swiss chard, brussels sprouts, bush beans, broccoli & cauliflower:

Spinach:

Swiss chard & peas:

Anniversary day dinner:

Lost soul:

We trekked over to Arkansas to check out a lake at a wildlife refuge. The road to the lake was out so no photos of the lake but have these photos of crossing the Mississippi River back into Tennessee:

Tuesday back at the house:

My queen working magic:

Tuesday on the grill:

Tuesday dinner:

[passengerpigeons]

willing to experiment w eggplant after a lifetime of trying mediocre eggplant dishes

[misterhickory]

[tanuki-kimono]

Summer delights for this antique summer obi, showing fresh vegetables in a basket (hinted by the kagome/bamboo lattice patterned ground)

[allium-girl-anthologies]

Eggplant & figs with peppadew peppers and a dash of sumac

[falseandrealultravival]

Steamed eggplant (prose, cooking)

It is a simple dish where eggplant is steamed and eaten with sauce.

@Cut the eggplant lengthwise and cut it into thin strips in the same direction. Place in a steamer and steam for 10 minutes. Cool and place on a plate.

@Mix miso (3), vinegar (2), and mustard (appropriate amount) to make the sauce.

@Eat eggplant with sauce.

The eggplant is so soft it melts in your mouth, and the sauce's salty, sour, and spicy flavors add an accent. This is a dish suitable for eating in the summer.

Rei Morishita

2024.08.21

蒸し茄子（prose, cooking）

茄子を蒸して、タレを付けて食べる、シンプルな料理。

＠茄子を縦���切り、同方向に細く切り分ける。蒸し器に入れ、１０分蒸す。冷やして皿に取る。

＠味噌（３）、酢（２）、芥子（適量）を混ぜ合わせ、タレにする。

＠茄子にタレを付けて食べる。

茄子はとろけるほど柔らかく、タレの塩味、酸味、辛みがアクセントになる。夏食べるのに相応しい料理。

[rabbitcruiser]

National Meatball Day

Juicy round balls of succulent meat, usually served with pasta, mashed potatoes or on their own — perfect for a cozy dinner at home!

Just the word meatball is enough to bring to mind great family meals for most people. These little balls of various meats can be found throughout the world in almost every culture.

Most people may associate them with Italian cuisine, though spaghetti and meatballs is actually an American dish. No matter your background, you can jump in and enjoy National Meatball Day!

How to Celebrate National Meatball Day

National Meatball Day, like other culinary holidays, should be enjoyed with your loved ones gathered around.

The most difficult part of preparing for National Meatball Day is going to be picking what nation’s recipe you will use. Luckily for you, this is a yearly occurrence, so you can pick a new nation to try each year if you like. Or you could be truly adventurous and try more than one at a time!

What is your favorite way to enjoy meatballs? There are so many ways to make them. Have you added them to your pizza or on a sandwich? Do you prefer to stick to the traditions of your family or to try and create something new? This is the time to shine – an entire day devoted to meatball goodness!

And even if you’re not a meat-eater, there are plenty of veggie and vegan alternatives available, for example, chickpea koftas and tempeh, quinoa or black bean meatballs.

It doesn’t matter if you’re a chef or a first-time cook. Making a meal with meatballs is easy but has the wonderful side effect of making you look like the star of your kitchen.

Just do a search with your favorite search engine for meatball recipes and pick the one that sounds yummy (that might be all of them!). And if you’d really like to learn from the best, then why not sign up for a cooking class as well?

Meatballs can be an appetizer, a side dish or the star of the meal. To celebrate, you and your friends who like to cook can have a playful evening by getting each person to bring their own and then selecting a favorite – think of it as a cook-off! With a little craftiness, a prize could even be offered to grace the winner’s mantle.

If you’d rather not cook, then head over to a nearby restaurant that serves meatballs – here you can really put your feet up and enjoy delicacies from the experts! And they may well have special offers and discounts available to celebrate the day.

Once you’ve had your fill, cozy up on the couch and crash out with a meatball-related movie such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (a film about an inventor who accidentally causes giant food, including meatballs, to rain from the sky!) or Lady and the Tramp (featuring the famous spaghetti eating scene in which Tramp lovingly gives Lady the last meatball).

However you indulge on National Meatball Day, don’t forget to record your adventure by taking a few pictures and sharing them on social media!

History of National Meatball Day

Meatballs are made by taking ground or minced meat such as beef, pork or lamb, mixing it with spices, breadcrumbs, eggs or other ingredients and then rolling it into a ball to be cooked. Cooking methods vary and include frying, braising or baking.

This delicious invention has been documented in culinary records many times throughout history. There’s a record of a Chinese recipe that may date back to 221 BC, and Ancient Rome can also make a claim on meatballs thanks to a surviving cookbook that holds a variety of recipes with balls of meat!

Meatballs have also long been a staple of Persian cuisine, from which the technique of ‘gilding’ (coating or glazing the meatballs) originated.

Known as kofta, they are consumed across the Middle East and Asia, with vegetarian versions particularly common in India. There is also a very popular version in Turkey called köfte, which has many different variations.

Although meatballs originated in the East and in Europe, they eventually made their way over to the US and are now well-loved there. The Americans also found new and inventive ways to consume their meatballs, including on pizza and in long sandwiches (known as subs).

Nowadays the dish is also commonly associated with Sweden thanks to the popularity of Swedish furniture chain IKEA’s meatballs. In fact, IKEA sells a whopping billion meatballs every year – nothing like tucking into this tasty meal after a hard day’s shopping!

It’s easy to see that people have been enjoying meatballs for a very long time and all around the world.

Top Tips for Cooking Mouth-watering Meatballs

Although there’s a whole range of ways to make this food, it’s worth having a few key tricks up your sleeve.

First off – the ingredients. Meatballs should be well seasoned with salt and other spices, and it’s also a good idea to add in some fresh herbs such as parsley or basil to get some greens in there!

If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even stuff your meatballs with additions such as cheese or form them around other foods, for example, eggs.

Next – constructing the perfect meatball. Meatballs can be whatever size you like, and there are also several flattened versions, so you don’t even need to achieve the classic ball shape!

Whatever you go for, it’s always worth wetting or lightly oiling your hands, as this prevents the ingredients from sticking to you. Also, make sure to give your meatballs a good squeeze to help them bind together.

Finally – cooking. If you’re frying them, then make sure they’ve seared well on one side before turning them as this will prevent them from falling apart. It’s also great to let your meatballs stew as part of the cooking process, allowing them to soak up more delicious flavor.

There are a whole host of possible accompaniments for your meatballs – sauces, gravies, curries, and soups depending on which part of the world your recipe is taken from. Other common meatball pairings include potatoes, pasta, rice and jam.

However you make your meatballs, remember to make a large enough batch so that all your friends and family will get to try them!

National Meatball Day FAQs

Did meatballs really originate in Italy?

Meatballs have a diverse history. Ancient Persian cuisine featured “koofteh,” minced meat mixed with rice and spices.

Later, the dish evolved as it spread to Europe and Asia. Italian “polpette” are a celebrated variety, but their origins lie in a global exchange of culinary ideas.

Are there vegetarian or vegan versions of traditional meatballs?

Yes! Many cultures use lentils, beans, or mushrooms for meatless versions.

Indian cuisine offers “malai kofta,” which uses paneer or mashed vegetables. Swedish cuisine now features plant-based köttbullar.

What’s the most unusual meatball variation in the world?

Icelandic “bollur” incorporate fish and local herbs. In the Philippines, “bola-bola” meatballs are often stuffed with quail eggs. These unique takes reflect regional tastes and ingredients.

Why are Swedish meatballs linked to IKEA?

Swedish meatballs became famous globally thanks to IKEA’s affordable in-store meals. It’s a nod to Sweden’s food heritage, boosting international curiosity about the dish.

What are some myths about meatballs?

One myth is that Italian-Americans created spaghetti and meatballs. However, the dish developed in the U.S., blending Italian and American flavors.

What’s the largest meatball ever made?

The largest meatball, weighing over 1,100 pounds, was made in South Carolina in 2017. It set a Guinness World Record!

How do other countries celebrate National Meatball Day?

In Sweden, people serve köttbullar with lingonberry sauce. In Turkey, “kofte” gatherings are popular. It’s less official but equally delicious worldwide!

Are meatballs always round?

Not always. Some cultures, like in the Middle East, make meatballs more cylindrical or patty-shaped. This shape helps with grilling.

What role do spices play in meatball traditions?

Spices define the meatball’s character. Italian versions use parsley and garlic, while Middle Eastern varieties rely on cinnamon and cumin.

What’s a fun meatball-related competition?

Meatball eating contests are popular. One record-holder ate over 29 meatballs in under a minute! Some include spicy meatball challenges too.

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[morethansalad]

Orecchiette with Roasted Late Summer Veggies & Rose Harissa (Vegan)

[inthecityofgoodabode]

September 2024: The First Week

Wednesday harvest - complete with rat chewed eggplants:

Thursday harvest:

Saturday harvest:

Ruby-throated hummingbird sub-adult. It didn't have most of its adult colors & its mom would still occasionally come & feed it:

The outcome of Sunday's bank fishing trip & that night's dinner. We only caught one but, if you only end up catching one fish, this is a good size:

[mossiestpiglet]

[image id: various produce, mostly tomatoes, spread over a grainy countertop. The produce is mostly grouped by variety. Only the lemon cucumbers are in a bowl. End image id]

Haven’t posted any harvest photos yet this year because I don’t usually arrange them very nicely, but I put a bit more effort into this one from a few days ago. My favorite tomato of all time is the freaky yellow pear that looks like four grown together.

Varieties pictured (top to bottom, left to right)

Tomatoes- Black Beauty, Yellow Pear, Black Cherry, Pork Chop, German Johnson, Sungold

Beans- unknown variety of long bean

Eggplant- Millionaire, Japanese (by the bowl)

Cucumber- Armenian, Lemon (bowl)

Summer Squash- Zephyr, Zucchini