INGREDIENTS: 1 rib of celery, cut medium dice1/2 medium brown onion, cut medium dice3 small-medium zucchini, cut medium dice1-2 large cloves garlic, minced1 large tomato, peeled and seeded, cut medium diceSalt and fresh ground pepper to taste5-10 medium basil leaves, cut chiffonade*Water, stock or white wine, as neededOlive oil METHOD: Over medium heat, warm a...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons sugar1 cup rice vinegar (no substituions!)1/2 cup water1/2 lb. fresh ginger root METHOD: Combine sugar, vinegar and water in sterilized 1-pint jar with tight-fitting lid. Peel ginger. Using a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, cut it into long, paper thin slices Place the sliced ginger in the pickling liquid. Refrigerate at least 2 to...Read More