When I was a little girl, my grandfather would make me my favorite meal every time that we visited. While most kids might have preferred mac and cheese or something along those lines, I loved crab legs. He would do a huge boil and I would end up eating more than any adult at the table and this was all while I was only 5 or 6 years old. The tradition continued throughout my whole life and my love for crabs has never wavered. Luckily for me I married a Cajun with a father who can boil the best crabs probably anywhere and I'd be willing to bet on that. Since I don't ever boil crabs myself (because after tasting my father-in-law's, there will never be any competition), crab cakes are my go-to recipe when I have a craving. My baked crab cakes and spicy garlic dipping sauce hit the spot every time.
Have you guys heard about pop-up farmer's markets yet? It is such a cool idea, and a great way for everyone to be able to get farm fresh food! The ladies at Country Table, Kallie and Lauren, are doing it right! You might remember me talking about them before when I interviewed them, here! They are literally popping up all over the city, making it super easy for anyone to stop by on their lunch break, on their way to or from work, or for moms with kids that need to get in and out! It's quick and painless shopping and the best part is you have direct access to healthy and fresh food to feed your family!
For me, I love that if I can't make it to my normal farmer's market on Saturday, there is another option for me to pick up some fresh ingredients! I recently stopped by one of Country Table's pop-up markets and had such a great time! Not only were they there, but The Big Squeezy (a local juicery) and POPCulture POPs (local and delicious popsicles made with fresh ingredients) were also there selling their delicious products!
Can we talk about how there are few things in the world better than a good slice of pizza? It ranks right up there with a great kiss, puppy breath, and realizing that top you have been wanting from Free People just went on sale. We have been known to have pizza night once a week because lucky for me, I married a fellow pizza connoisseur who is equally obsessed. And I'm about to change the game on your regular ole pizza with my farmer's market smoked sausage and corn pizza!
Y'all...holy cow was I surprised at the flavor combination the first time that I made this pizza. It was love at first bite. I knew I had to make it for you and share the recipe because one shouldn't keep this kind of deliciousness to themselves.
I do have a confession though...I tried a new technique because I read a fellow blogger who did this and thought hey that's genius...and maybe it is, but I did not feel so genius after trying it. I put my pizza stone right on my grill to recreate a wood burning oven effect and instead broke my pizza stone right in half (sigh). It seemed so brilliant, maybe it was just my stone...or maybe it was just me.
It's summer which means that corn is in season, which makes me a very happy girl. Corn on the cob is one of my favorites and I could eat it everyday honestly. I like it boiled, grilled, roasted, sautéed...I don't discriminate. I can get it fresh at the farmer's market right now and it's so sweet and tender (I could eat it right now, for breakfast.) And since I buy a dozen each week, I wanted to turn the flavor up a notch so that I can get away with serving it several times a week! Hello Mexican inspired grilled corn on the cob, get in my belly.
Get ready for your life to be changed. I mean seriously this corn is amazing. It's full of flavor, it's healthy, and it's quick and easy to prepare! The presentation is pretty enough for entertaining, but easy enough for any ole night of the week to serve your family!
The flavors are so fresh and just scream summertime. It's the perfect side for BBQ, burgers, fish, or chicken...or you can eat leftovers for breakfast...I won't judge.
One of my favorite things to do in the summertime is to slice a tomato and eat it all by itself, because for these few summer months tomatoes are at their peak and are so sweet and juicy. I just slice and add salt and pepper, simple as that! They become the perfect snack, or the perfect addition to any meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. My other fave summer veggie are cucumbers that beg to be eaten just sliced with a little garlic salt or Cajun seasoning. My other favorite thing to do with these beauties is to make a fresh summer tomato and cucumber salad that is the easiest side dish to accompany any weeknight meal or summertime backyard BBQ's.
Meet Kallie and Lauren...the founders of the growing farm to fork delivery service, Country Table. If you live in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area you might already be familiar with the services that these two ladies are providing. If not, you need to get familiar...and I'm here to help you out a little bit! I had the pleasure of sitting down and getting to know all about, what they are all about and I couldn't resist sharing it with you!
I am a huge fan of buying local food and creating your weekly menu based off of whatever is available for the season and the week. You know where it came from, you are supporting local farmers, and it just tastes so much better!
Country Table is doing it right...bringing local produce, meats, fresh eggs, and even beauty products right to your doorstep, doing the hard work for you...all you have to do is eat it!
Pretty awesome! Just look at these berries!
