tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post515395140016629536..comments2024-03-20T03:53:55.113-04:00Comments on Yankee-Belle Cafe: Pico de Gallo and Rally Time!Missy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-78402106471219941992017-08-07T22:20:22.534-04:002017-08-07T22:20:22.534-04:00Ohhhh, I dream of temps in the 50s at night. It wo...Ohhhh, I dream of temps in the 50s at night. It won't turn that way until late September for us. Of course, on the west side it's like that all the time, even when it's hot in the day. SO NICE. When it cools down at night we can sleep!Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-22046124845097826402017-08-07T22:18:25.039-04:002017-08-07T22:18:25.039-04:00We peel, wash with soap, roast on high heat until ...We peel, wash with soap, roast on high heat until charred (rolling constantly as they cook) and then blend in the blender. <br /><br />Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-19976890260701502982017-08-07T22:16:04.717-04:002017-08-07T22:16:04.717-04:00We eat so much pico de gallo in the summer! it'...We eat so much pico de gallo in the summer! it's a mainstay at the table. We also add a little cabbage for some crunch. Good way to use up produce!Mary Jane Hathawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996627730074514978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-12550744289654825112017-08-07T19:15:03.558-04:002017-08-07T19:15:03.558-04:00I meant to add that when we were in Maine, there w...I meant to add that when we were in Maine, there were more bikers than I'd ever seen in one place before. It made me wonder if there was some kind of event somewhere. It was nothing like your numbers though!Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-34694180121249369302017-08-07T19:13:39.647-04:002017-08-07T19:13:39.647-04:00Apparently I'm the only one here who has never...Apparently I'm the only one here who has never tasted Pico. It looks good, but working with peppers kind of terrifies me.<br /><br />We're having the same cool weather here - glorious even though it is raining. It's perfect weather for the editing I'm doing.Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-26846045662891235172017-08-07T10:57:13.313-04:002017-08-07T10:57:13.313-04:00That's right - by the time the Rally is over, ...That's right - by the time the Rally is over, many schools are also starting and our tourist season is winding down. But that's my favorite time of year! In the north, we enjoy a long autumn of beautiful weather and cooler temperatures, which is why a lot of empty-nesters vacation in September and October. :)<br /><br />And yes, I love sweater weather!Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-44556576220865630852017-08-07T10:54:29.254-04:002017-08-07T10:54:29.254-04:00I've never cooked the tomatillos for the Pico ...I've never cooked the tomatillos for the Pico - I just use them like fresh tomatoes. But I have seen recipes that use them cooked, like sauces.<br /><br />I add them for the color and the milder taste (to me, they taste more like spicy cucumbers than anything else), but you could easily leave them out.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-91795982835182766302017-08-07T10:07:23.666-04:002017-08-07T10:07:23.666-04:00Oh no -- when you tell us about the bikers hitting...Oh no -- when you tell us about the bikers hitting town I know the summer is almost over. Wait. I don't enjoy the heat so that should be Yay, summer's almost over. :-) We just got some cooler temps -- sweater weather in the early mornings and I'm ecstatic. Plus it's not raining so I'm heading out to the garden. Finally. Happy writing week, Jan.Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-87501555639671870832017-08-07T10:06:44.869-04:002017-08-07T10:06:44.869-04:00Jan, thank you for this recipe again! I love pico....Jan, thank you for this recipe again! I love pico. One quick question... I thought you had to blanch or cook the tomatillos. That's why I've never used them. So you can use them raw? Maybe the recipe I saw ages ago only blanched them to peel them. Or maybe the recipe for salsa verde is different. Just using them raw would be much easier!Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-72551018111204827112017-08-07T09:11:26.107-04:002017-08-07T09:11:26.107-04:00I love that layered taco dip! But I'm the only...I love that layered taco dip! But I'm the only one in the family that does. I'll have to take it to the next carry-in dinner!<br /><br />And I'm wearing socks, too! And I got out my fall/winter/spring bathrobe for chilly mornings. <br /><br />We're back to normal summer temperatures here. Highs in the upper 70's and low 80's, and night time temps in the 50's.<br /><br />The way summer SHOULD be. :) I love living in the north!Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-87216622479756901512017-08-07T09:08:07.350-04:002017-08-07T09:08:07.350-04:00White Angus? It makes sense in Florida - I always ...White Angus? It makes sense in Florida - I always feel sorry for the Black Angus and Simmentals in July and August. Our sun is so strong, and black hair/fur absorbs the heat like nobody's business! The cattle must get so hot.<br /><br />So white cattle in Florida makes all the sense in the world.<br /><br />Even though I'm not sure if that's why they're developing that color. :)<br /><br />The white calves in the picture are most likely Charolais crossed with the Angus - either red or black mothers. There were some Herefords in this bunch, too, but they ran off before I could get the picture taken.Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-29529428480713512572017-08-07T05:08:06.486-04:002017-08-07T05:08:06.486-04:00My family loves pico de Gallo... We have something...My family loves pico de Gallo... We have something similar at every party (although the layered taco dip seems to be more popular currently). I'm in love with your hills and your wildlife and not-so-wild-life. Gorgeous! What vistas, Jan!<br /><br />I had to put socks on this morning. Temps dipping into 50s overnight .... My toes were cold! <br /><br />And so it begins, LOL!<br /><br />While Mary Jane is trying to escape 108° (I cannot even imagine...) I'm donning socks.... on purpose.<br /><br />I'll be praying for this wonderful writing week for you... hunkering down is a wonderful thing!<br />Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7945786327884906788.post-51668471222225371092017-08-07T05:02:57.735-04:002017-08-07T05:02:57.735-04:00Such pretty cattle!
White Angus???? ARE YOU KIDDIN...Such pretty cattle!<br />White Angus???? <b>ARE YOU KIDDING????</b> But no, look at this! <a href="http://nwdistrict.ifas.ufl.edu/phag/2017/04/28/friday-feature-white-angus-developed-at-the-university-of-florida/" rel="nofollow">WHITE ANGUS BEING DEVELOPED</a>Ruth Logan Hernehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11550734775151341968noreply@blogger.com