Catch Up

It's been a busy week and while I have been still cooking at home, I haven't posted about it. Some of my cooking has bee via a short cut. I went to Trader Joe's on Monday and picked up some Tokyo Style Soba Noodles. They were good -- different -- but good. It was funny that earlier last week my friend and I were e-mailing back and fourth about soba and how yummy they are. Then when I bought them, the cashier started up similar conversation about soba. I think what makes them so good is how light they are. Not nearly as dense as semolina pasta. I am not sure I would get the Trader Joe's soba again, but I am definitely getting more soba soon.

I also made my herb roasted carrots again. This time, I used local carrots. We belonged to a a CSA a few years ago that is out of Evansville, WI. It was called Tipi Farms and their signature product was carrots - and for good reason. They were great. When I was at Sentry I saw their carrots and immediately bought them. I cut them up and drizzled olive oil over along with some thyme and some kosher salt. The first one I had was good, but it didn't scream "YUM" to me. but then a minute later, I wanted another, and another and another. They were really good. Different that most carrots. They had a lot of flavor. Here's a picture of them roasting!

I have some good recipe ideas for the weekend. I am really looking forward to dinner tonight!!!