Hierba Santa

by | Sep 26, 2007 | Gardening, Recipes

Hierba Santa Even though I have been in Texas for seven years, I am still adapting from my northern gardening notions. The seasons seem reversed, with the challenge to beat the summer heat rather than the fall frost. But one of the pleasures of Austin’s subtropical climate is the ability to try new plants. An easy one is Hierba Santa, sometimes called Hoja Santa, sometimes called Root Beer Plant and sometimes called Piper auritum Here is one picture of my...

Shiitake and Tofu Recipe

by | Sep 23, 2007 | Recipes

Using our homegrown mushrooms………. Sautéed Shiitakes 1-2 T. Olive oil 1-2 Cloves garlic, chopped 12 Oz. Sliced shiitakes 1 T. Tamari 1 T. Sesame Oil 2-4 T. Dry white wine Optional – 1/2 lb. cubed tofu Sauté garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add shiitakes & sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes. Mix Tamari, sesame oil & wine together & pour over mushrooms. Simmer over low for 10 minutes. (I didn’t really measure anything the first...

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