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Local Treats

My friend Sareen is part of The Splendid Table Locavore Nation. For one year, she and her family are trying to eat 80% of their foods within 500 miles of her home. Tough, but tougher (in my opinion) because she has a child under 1 and is pregnant.

On Friday, we went over for an appetizer dinner and to sample some homemade beer. Num.

I love challenges. So, I made very midwestern appetizers.

First up, deviled eggs:
The eggs were 100% local and so was the horseradish. Unfortunately, the mayo, mustard, and paprika were not...

Next up, pickles rolls:

The pickles were handmade by me last summer. The cream cheese is from Wisconsin. The pastrami was bought at Farm in the Market, and local also.

Fish is Tasty, No?

This is our new favorite fish recipe, and I swear there is fish under there.

Take some firm white fish (cod, halibut, orange roughy, etc.) and saute in a little olive oil until cooked through. Browning on the outside is good. I use about 1/3 to 1/2 a pound per person.

Remove the fish and deglaze pan with 1/4 cup to 1/2 a cup of white wine. Throw in a couple cups of halved cherry tomatoes. Saute until they start releasing their juices. Add a cup or two of halved kalamata olives to the mix. Season with salt and pepper. Throw in a handful or two of fresh herbs. I've used both parsley and cilantro with good results.

Serve with bread.