Hello first-timers, welcome back. I apologize for the wait. I am just returning back from a field trip from Cleveland, Ohio. Shout out to the Ohioans. Now that I am back, it's back to business.

Well today is the last day for most Farmers Market. I will be visiting the Madison Farmers Market in Alabama. I am still on the look out for fresh "crowder peas." It might be to late in the season to get some now. I will be saying my farewells to those hard working farmers, and I look forward to seeing them next year. Today's feature dish are vegetables that came from the farmers market.

DON'T FORGET, tomorrow is Newspapers day. Get your Sunday Newspaper. It is pack with lots of deals and coupons. Also, don't forget to go to your local department stores and pick up their in-house circulars, they too will be pack with deals that may not be listed in the Sunday's paper. Most of the department stores will be having a lay-a-way department, which is available for Christmas. Also, check out the  on-line stores that will be having lots of deals for the season. I will be posting some of the personal on- line vendors with their e-mail address for bargain sales. If you or someone you know who are selling items on- line, please send me an email and I will upload photos and post it here.


WORD OF THE DAY: BASIL, it is an herb that is commonly used in the culinary world. There are Thai basil, or sweet basil. The herb is best use fresh in a cooked recipes. It should be added at the last minute of cooking because when cooking it, it destroys the flavor. This herb can be kept for a short period of time in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. It can also be kept in the freezer. Some health benefits from basil is that it is an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese. It is also a good source of cooper and vitamin C, calcium, iron, folate, and omega-3 fatty acids. ~~The World's Healthiest Foods~~

THE RECIPE FOR THE DAY: "BAMA BREAKFAST' fried green tomatoes with sweet basil

EQUIPMENT:  skillet (cast iron), bowl for dry ingredients, large plate for tomatoes to rest on, spatula, egg slicer or paring knife for slicing eggs.

INGREDIENTS: 2 large green tomatoes, washed and sliced, salt and pepper (pinch), 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 TBSP corn starch, 1/2 cup of corn oil or vegetable oil (for cooking), 2-3 fresh sweet basil leaves (if no fresh basil, use sweet basil flakes to sprinkle on cooked tomatoes), 1 boiled egg.

1. Gather Mise En Place
2. Wash and slice tomatoes to desired thickness. place on plate
3. Season with salt and pepper
4. Add cornmeal and corn starch to a mixing bowl
5. Add tomatoes to cornmeal mixture one at a time and place on a plate. Once all the tomatoes are on the plate heat oil in skillet on medium-high heat.
6. Place tomatoes in skillet, be careful not to crowd them
7. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until brown, removed and place on a paper towel to drain oil
8. Slice egg and season with salt and pepper.
9. chop or leave  the basil whole.

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