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July 10, 2014
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Our plants are going nuts. We've had plenty of rain this spring and early summer, temperatures and humidity levels have been moderate, and my basil, rosemary, mint, oregano, and pepper plants are flourishing. I like to crush a LOT of garlic in some olive oil, add a handful of torn basil, a couple of diced ripe tomatoes, and some salt to a big salad bowl and let it muddle for 20 minutes or so. The oil in the basil and garlic infuse the olive oil, and the salt draws water out of the tomatoes. I then toss in some cubed day-old sourdough or Italian bread and some fresh mozzarella pearls, let the bread soak up all that good juice, and serve; vampires beware. It's delicious. The pepper plants are enormous and I'm going to have loads of jalapeño peppers. I intend to make chow chow, and pickled peppers; what else should I do with them? Send me hot pepper recipes. Congratulations to our friends at the Hotel Monteleone; the Carousel Bar has been named one of the top twenty bars in the world by Vogue Living; we tend to agree. Brennan's is Brennan's again -- the team of Terry White and Ralph Brennan will be allowed to purchase the name Brennan's and append it to the facade of the French Quarter classic. They intend to reopen the restaurant this fall, with major renovations and an updated menu that honors the restaurant's traditions. And finally, Jacksonians in neighboring Mississippi can begin to rejoice -- the Cvitanovich family and the management team of Jackson Hilton announced this week that a Dragos Seafood Restaurant will open there this fall, serving their world famous charbroiled oysters. Enjoy this week's recipes, share them with family and friends, and, as always, let me know what's on your mind.
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