Monthly Archives: September 2013

Bacon and Feta Bruschetta

Posted on 09/30/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Normally our tomato harvest is wiped out by the heat before our northern friends see their first ripe tomato. This year we’ve had a bumper crop and our grape tomato plants are still producing. We credit a mild (for us) … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: A nod to Oktoberfest

Posted on 09/29/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We won’t be anywhere near Germany this year, so we’ll just have to enjoy our pretzels and beer and mustard from afar and eat plenty of sausage. Sausage and Grapes Or …. Sausage and Apples Potato Kugel Applesauce turnovers

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Goat Cheese and Pesto Dipping Sauce

Posted on 09/28/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We love cream, but don’t often keep it in the house. So when we do, let’s just say we go a little crazy. This is a decadent dip that would also be greated stuffed in cherry tomatoes, spread on crusty … Continue reading →

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Homemade Fresh Apple Cider (Unfermented)

Posted on 09/27/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Hey this is a drink and it is not on the specified day. Apples happened to be on sale so I decided it was time to try making cider. Below is an excellent home brewed apple cider perfect either warmed … Continue reading →

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Apple Crush

Posted on 09/26/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

It’s officially fall and to us that means lots of apples and lots of cider. It also means we break out our October glass and fancy autumn placemats. Hot Cider with a honey of a kick Sparkling Ciders Mulled Cider … Continue reading →

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Cheddar Potato Soup

Posted on 09/25/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Now that the temperature is down to a chill 80 degrees it is time to start making soup again. Or maybe it’s just that it is almost October and I want cream soups. The trick to this soup is really … Continue reading →

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Sausage and Lentils

Posted on 09/24/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Serve this hearty stew over a bed of spinach or if you are really feeling saucy a bowl of creamy grits. Use regular brown lentils for this and save the fancy French ones for something else. Sausage and Lentil Stew … Continue reading →

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Watermelon and Raspberry Granita

Posted on 09/23/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We planted our watermelon late, so we’re still harvesting it. Those of you reaching for your fall sweaters can bookmark this for next year. Watermelon and Raspberry Granita 12 ounces raspberries, fresh or frozen juice from one lime 1 tsp … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: More Cheese Please

Posted on 09/22/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We do love a good stuffed chicken. But what to put on the side. More cheese! Cheesy Stuffed Chicken Twice-baked Potatoes with White Cheddar Glazed Carrots    

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Okra Indian Style

Posted on 09/21/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is what to do with the last okra of the season. Or fry it. (The recipe was inspired by one in Curry Easy.) Chicken and Okra 4 chicken thighs cut into bite sized cubes 1 tbsp minced ginger 1 … Continue reading →

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