Monthly Archives: October 2014

Rutabaga and Parsnip Puree

Posted on 10/31/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

With summer vegetables a not-so-distant memory (our jalapenos produce well into October), we’re looking for seasonal produce that ushers in fall. Now if only the thermometer would get the message. Rutabaga and Parsnip Puree 2 cups rutabaga, peeled and cut … Continue reading →

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Drinks that Make You Go Boo!

Posted on 10/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We’ll be watching horror movies and hiding from trick or treaters on Halloween. We might also have to whip up one these, school nights be darned. Corpse Reviver No. 2 Pumpkin Latte Cocktails The Zombie The ‘Hallowtini’ Pumpkin Pie Martinis

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Posted on 10/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a fantastic soup that is fairly quick to make. The secret is slow cooking the roux and then adding a lot of tasty cheese. Any assortment of real cheese could be used here, as long as cheddar is … Continue reading →

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Pork Chops with a Sauce of Roasted Apples

Posted on 10/28/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

The sauce is just fantastic. Really fantastic. Really, really fantastic. Pork Chops and Roasted Apple Sauce 4 1 1/2″ thick pork chops 1/2 cup finely diced onion 1 carrot finely diced 1 rib celery finely diced 3 honey crisp apples … Continue reading →

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Getting the Garden Ready for Winter

Posted on 10/27/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This weekend I pulled the last of the jalapenos, green peppers, basil and gasp … green tomatoes. Yes, we had tomatoes grow all the way through the end of October. It has been a weird year. The turnips are doing … Continue reading →

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Sunday Suppers: Beer and Apples

Posted on 10/26/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We know a lot of you waste spend time watching football on Sundays. This is an excuse to buy extra beer and make some extra nuts for snacking while you’re at it. Drunken Whole Chicken Kale and Pear Salad with … Continue reading →

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Roasted Zucchini

Posted on 10/25/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is a great recipe for when a quick side is needed. Any number of spices and marinades can be used. Roasted Zucchini 2 large zucchini cut into spears 2 tbsp oregano 2 dashes hot sauce 2 tbsp lemon juice … Continue reading →

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Potato Kale and Breakfast Sausage Soup

Posted on 10/24/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Thio This is a light simple soup that has a ton of flavor thanks to the kale and breakfast sausage. I used a mild turkey sausage to make it healthier, but pork would work so well. Do not use a … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Smash

Posted on 10/23/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We still have some mint, some of it usually survives late into the fall. It’d be a shame to let that go to waste. This recipe is adapted from one we found on Templeton Rye’s website. Whiskey Smash 2 oz … Continue reading →

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Mushroom Kale Crepes

Posted on 10/22/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

These are great for dinner as well as breakfast. Go here for how to make the crepes. Mushroom Kale Crepes 1 batch crepes about 5-6 3-4 large mushrooms sliced thick 1 cup finely chopped kale 1 cayenne pepper chopped fine … Continue reading →

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