Monthly Archives: May 2008

Tomato Pie in Flaky Pastry Crust – Take 2 (This time, with peeled tomatoes!)

Tomato Pie in Flaky Pastry Crust – Take 2 (This time, with peeled tomatoes!)

The first time I posted this recipe was back in September of ’07. Two things have happened since then: I figured out that I like this dish even better (if that was possible!) if I peel the tomatoes first, and I have gotten much, much better at food photography. So, here’s the same recipe, a…

How to Easily Peel Tomatoes

How to Easily Peel Tomatoes

Tomatoes are such a lovely fruit. I enjoy them so many ways… but I am insanely picky about them. I don’t like to eat the ooky seed/slime part, so I always de-seed my tomatoes before slicing them or cooking them. I am also kind of weird about the skin. It’s fine if I’m eating slices…

Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and brand new stay at home mom. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate on a budget, and keep a happy home. I breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.Want to know more?