by Jaryn Rowland | Jul 14, 2020 | Recipes
Tomato Salad With Red Beans
MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN
Recipe from the New York Times, here.
- YIELD 6 servings
- TIME 10 minutes
Photo by Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
This colorful tomato salad is bulked up with red or pink beans. But it’s not a bean salad with tomatoes; it’s a tomato salad with beans. I added celery to the mix for its crunchy texture, which is nice against both the juicy tomatoes and the soft beans, and because I love its herbal, crisp and refreshing flavor.
INGREDIENTS
- – 2 pounds ripe sweet tomatoes, preferably a combination of red, green and yellow heirlooms
- – Coarse sea salt
- – 1 ½cups cooked red or pink beans (1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
- – ½ cup finely diced celery
- – 1 small garlic clove, puréed in a mortar and pestle or put through a press
- – 2 ounces crumbled feta (about 1/2 cup), plus additional for garnish
- – 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus additional for garnish
- – 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- – ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- – 3 to 4cups baby arugula (optional)
- – 12 barley rusks or 12 small but fairly thick slices toasted whole wheat country bread
PREPARATION
- Cut tomatoes into wedges. If tomatoes are very large, cut wedges in half across the middle. In a large bowl, toss tomatoes with salt, beans, celery, garlic, feta, mint, vinegar and olive oil. Mixture will become quite juicy quickly if tomatoes are ripe.
- Line a platter or plates with arugula and arrange rusks or toasted bread on top. Use 2 pieces of bread per serving. Top with tomatoes and juices. Garnish with additional feta and mint, and serve.
Tip
- Salad can be prepped ahead but do not salt or toss with dressing until shortly before serving or tomatoes will release too much juice.
by Jaryn Rowland | Jul 9, 2020 | Recipes
FOR THE CRUST
- 125 grams all-purpose flour (about 1 cup), more for rolling out dough
- 75 grams fine cornmeal (about 1/2 cup)
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons), cut into small cubes
- 35 grams grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 1/2 cup)
FOR THE FILLING
- 1 ½ pounds different-colored tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick (or halved if cherry or grape tomatoes)
- 1 teaspoon kosher sea salt, plus a pinch
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ bunch fresh thyme sprigs, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
- 65 grams extra-sharp Cheddar, grated (about 1 cup)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 large egg
- Flaky sea salt
PREPARATION
- 1) Make the crust: In a food processor, briefly pulse together flour, cornmeal and salt. Add butter and cheese and pulse until mixture forms chickpea-size pieces (3 to 5 one-second pulses). Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, up to 6 tablespoons, pulsing occasionally until mixture is just moist enough to hold together. Form dough into a ball, wrap with plastic and flatten into a disk. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
2) Meanwhile, line a rimmed baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels. Spread out tomato slices in a single layer. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and let sit for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
3) In a skillet over medium heat, combine vinegar, honey and thyme sprigs and bring to a simmer; let simmer 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Wipe out skillet, then add olive oil and garlic. Cook garlic for 2 to 3 minutes, or until garlic is golden and caramelized. Remove garlic and finely chop. Reserve garlic oil.
4) Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly flour a work surface and rolling pin. Gently roll out dough to a 1/4-inch thickness, dusting with flour if dough is sticking. Transfer dough to baking sheet and return to fridge for another 20 minutes.
5) Heat oven to 425 degrees. Pat tomatoes dry with paper towels. Brush tomatoes with honey mixture (reserve the thyme sprigs). Leaving a 3-inch border, distribute cheese, garlic and half the chopped thyme leaves on center of crust. Add black pepper to taste, then layer tomatoes in an overlapping pattern, maintaining the 3-inch border. Drizzle garlic oil over tomatoes, sprinkle with remaining thyme leaves and lay the reserved whole thyme sprigs on top. Gently fold crust up around tomatoes, making a 2-inch border.
6) In a small bowl, whisk egg and 1 teaspoon water. Using a pastry brush, brush egg wash over crust and sprinkle top of crostata with flaky salt. Bake for about 35 minutes, until pastry is deeply golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
by Jaryn Rowland | Jul 1, 2020 | Press
Nashville’s mask mandate now in effect; here’s what you need to know
Metro Health Department has released the details of its order requiring facial coverings in Nashville.
Read on News Channel 5 WTVF here.
Updated 8:22 PM, Jun 29, 2020
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Health Department has released the details of its order requiring facial coverings in Nashville.
As outlined by officials, masks/face coverings must be worn in indoor and outdoor public spaces, starting Monday at 12:01 a.m. The order states those who violate it “shall be subject to civil and criminal penalties, including punishment as a Class C Misdemeanor” starting July 3.
It also requires businesses to post signage at their entrances stating all employees, customers and visitors must wear masks.
“The data is clear. Wearing a mask reduces the chance of contracting COVID-19,” said Dr. Alex Jahangir during the discussion.“Every day we wait people die. Masks save lives.”
The department says masks are not required in the following settings and circumstances:
- * By any child aged 12 years or younger. Any child younger than two years old must not wear a face covering because of risk of suffocation. Parents and caregivers must supervise the use of face masks by children to avoid misuse.
- * In outdoor public spaces unless maintaining a physical distance of six feet from persons who are not members of the same household or residence is not feasible;
- * While engaged in outdoor work or recreation, such as swimming, walking, hiking, bicycling, or running, unless maintaining a physical distance of six feet from persons who are not members of the same household or residence is not feasible;
- * By those who cannot medically tolerate wearing a face covering. No person declining to wear a face covering because of a medical condition shall be required to produce verifying medical documentation;
- * Within one’s own or another’s motor vehicle, provided the vehicle is not being used for public transportation or a vehicle for hire;
- * Within educational institutions, public and private K-12 schools, private colleges and universities, trade schools, post-secondary, and technical colleges, provided K-12 schools comply with the conditions in Nashville Plan: A Framework for a Safe, Efficient and Equitable Return to School, as outlined at https://news.mnps.org/nashvilles-plan-for-reopening-schools/ [news.mnps.org];
- * By those working alone in separate office spaces or in non-public workplaces that have more than adequate area for social distancing based on the size of and number of people in the space (either indoors or outdoors). Such persons must be prepared to wear a face covering when interacting with others in groups of 6 or more persons or in groups of any size where social distancing of more than six (6) feet cannot be consistently maintained;
- * When wearing a face covering poses a safety risk or security risk. “Safety risk” includes, but is not limited to, where wearing a face covering may pose a risk to persons working on ladders or at height, wearing other respiratory protection, engaging in heavy physical exertion, operating heavy equipment, or operating in an environment where a face covering hinders communications. “Security risk” includes, but is not limited to, an activity or transaction where establishing the identity of the customer or employee is important. However, employers are encouraged to structure work to promote social distancing and limit close contact as much as possible within workplaces where Face Coverings may pose such risks;
- * When eating or drinking in public at a restaurant, bar, or other food or beverage establishment;
- * While in a place of worship. Places of worship are strongly encouraged to follow the health guidelines in paragraph 3 of Governor Lee’s Executive Order No. 38, issued on May 22, 2020; and
- * While in a building or indoor space owned, managed, or leased by the State of Tennessee or federal government.
The mask mandate was approved unanimously at a special-called Health Department meeting last Friday due to “emergency circumstances” in the rise of COVID-19 cases.
Davidson County is one of six Tennessee counties that has its own health department separate from the state, which is why it has the authority to put such a policy in place.
“We are in Phase 3 of our reopening, we want to keep moving forward and not backwards. Texas and Florida regressed in their reopening plans, we don’t want that to happen in Nashville, and making masks mandatory will help us prevent that,” added Jahangir.
The Metro Public Health Department is giving out free masks from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lentz Public Health Center.
by Jaryn Rowland | Jun 23, 2020 | Press
Turnip Truck COO on Nashville Restaurant Radio
If you haven’t checked out Nashville Restaurant Radio yet, you are missing out on a little gem. A local podcast made Brian Styll about the Nashville restaurant scene. It’s full of great stories and hospitality topics.
Brian interviewed our esteemed COO, Kim Totzke recently about tornados and the power of shopping local. Have a listen!
by Jaryn Rowland | Jun 18, 2020 | Holiday
Father’s Day Gifts
Here are few things that are extra special – just like him
Bearded Iris Beer
Local brewery, Bearded Iris beers are full of nuanced layers of flavor from hops to stone fruit. Homestyle brews are $13.99 and Special Release are $14.99 for 4 16oz tallboys in a pack. Perfect for kicking back with friends and family.
Blue Point Oysters
We’ll be getting in Blue Point Oysters from New England at a great deal – .99¢ each. Arrives Friday, June 19.
Prime Rib Eye
Grass fed prime rib-eye steak – ready for the grill!
Prime New York Strip Steak
Grass fed prime New York Strip nicely marbled to give you a flavorful finish.
Beyond Meat Sausage
From grill to griddle to frying pan, plant-based sausage stuffed with delicious flavor and satisfying sizzle.
J.M. Thompson Seasonings
J.M. Thompson Seasonings is a local family business that has been supplying spices and seasonings for some the best Southern Chefs and restaurants for nearly 50 years. They use locally made, globally sourced spices to create custom, proprietary blends.
Read in Edible how J.M. Thompson gives back to farmers.
Bourbon Chili Powder
Bourbon Smoked Chili Powder is domestically harvested and handpicked from a family owned farm in New Mexico. A bourbon smoked blend of mild chilis and spices adds a robust flavor to any dish. Its distinct smoky flavor will add a unique fiery bite to your recipes!
- Ideal for meats, marinating, vegetables, stews, and soups.
- Handcrafted in Louisville, Kentucky.
Olivina Grooming Products
Made in Nashville, Olivina Men formulates grooming essentials that are made to be everyday classics. With a focus on function, fragrance, and effective ingredients. They have created products for the modern man who is health conscious and practical. Earthy aromas from essential oils are the inspiration for their natural fragrances. Their products are earth-friendly, you-friendly, and wallet-friendly and they are:
- free of parabens, phthalates, and SLS
- packaged in recyclable materials
- never tested on animals
- vegan or vegetarian
More information about Olivina Men here.
Bulldog Skincare & Grooming products
Bulldog’s products range for normal, sensitive, oily or mature skin and purposely built for men. They are specially formulated to help you look and feel your best.
Bulldog’s packaging is made from sugarcane – a natural, renewable source that reduces the use of carbon dioxide producing plastic. For every 100 tons of sugarcane plastic produced, 309 tons of Carbon Dioxide are taken out of the environment resulting in a significant impact on the environment.
More about Bulldog Skincare here.
