Dillon Ate . . . Homegrown Tomato Toast

The Quick Breakfast.

Before you step out the door . . .

Before you step out the door . . .

Dillon’s Tomato Toast:

*Trader Joe’s Sprouted Rye Bread

*Vegan Butter

*Tomatoes & Boxwood Basil from The Garden

*Sea Salt, Fresh Peppercorns


Dillon Ate . . . Spinach Lasagna, Truffle Flatbread, and a Salad

When You Gotta Be On The Go

I had to go to the job in a hot minute – but I was stuck on stoopid in the lab – so I hooked this up with the quickness!

Break Out Yer Toaster Ovens! I Never Rock a Microwave!

Break Out Yer Toaster Ovens! I Never Rock a Microwave!

*Trader Joe’s Spinach Lasagna

*Trader Joes Truffle & Mushroom Flatbread

*Mixed Greens w/ Carrot, Red Cabbage, Red Onion

*Of course – Tomatoes from my garden

*Lemon Juice, EVOO, Red Wine Vinegar to finish.


Dillon Ate . . . at Turtle Market in Neptune Beach, Fl

Organic DUUUUVAL!

On the Corner of A1A and Atlantic Blvd. - Neptune Beach (Jacksonville), Fl

On the Corner of A1A and Atlantic Blvd. - Neptune Beach (Jacksonville), Fl

Its a wrap! HA!

Ayo, its a wrap! HA!

Portabella Mushroom Cap with Tofu Artichoke Spread, Spinach, Balsamic Glaze

Portabella Mushroom Cap with Tofu Artichoke Spread, Spinach, Balsamic Glaze

"Midnight Rider" Wrap - Marinated Winter Veggies w/ Herb Vinaigrette

"Midnight Rider" Wrap - Marinated Winter Veggies w/ Herb Vinaigrette

Tempeh Reuben with Soy Swiss, Raw Sauerkraut, & Vegan Thousand Island

Tempeh Reuben with Soy Swiss, Raw Sauerkraut, & Vegan Thousand Island

Kombucha Tea - Said to be able to cure cancer! Spread the word!

Kombucha Tea - Said to be able to cure cancer! Spread the word!


Dillon Ate . . . Momma’s Cookin’ Pt. 2 – The Mommas and the Tapas

Happy Birthday Momma!

8/13/09

Even my sister came through for this Shrimp Cocktail (Homemade sauce!)

Even my sister came through for this Shrimp Cocktail (Homemade sauce!)

Ahi Tuna Ceviche in a Chilled Tomato-Lime Puree!!

Ahi Tuna Ceviche in a Chilled Tomato-Lime Puree!!

Eggplant, Mushroom, Mozzarella Bakes!

Eggplant, Mushroom, Mozzarella Bakes!

With the Portobello Mushroom Cheesebread!

With the Portobello Mushroom Cheesebread!


Dillon Ate . . . Cous Cous and a Homegrown Tomato & Basil Salad

Feelin Good Offa That Homegrown

From the front yard to the table

From the front yard to the table

This costs like $3

This costs like $3

Dillon’s Cous Cous:

*Israeli (Pearl) Cous Cous – Steamed in Veggie Stock

*Sauteed Garlic, Vidalia Onion, & Carrot

*Green Beans & Brocolli (Add towards the end)

Bada Bing - Bada BLAU!

Bada Bing - Bada BLAU!

Dillon’s Tomato & Basil Salad:

*Early Girl Tomatoes (From the Garden)

*Boxwood Basil (From the Garden)

*Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO in the biz)

*Balsamic Vinegar

Kosher Salt, Fresh Black Pepper


Dillon Ate . . . Veggie Fettucini with Supa Dave West

Out for the Fetti

Dillon and Dave Got Oodles of Noodles

Dillon and Dave Got Oodles of Noodles

This cost about $1.50 and took 10 minutes total. Arrivederce, Bitches!

This cost about $1.50 and took 10 minutes total. Arrivederce, Bitches!

*Trader Joe’s “Mushroom Fettucini”

*Sauteed Garlic, Onion, and Portabello Mushrooms

*Asparagus Tips

* Fresh Tomato, Fresh Basil, Red Chili Flake


Dillon Ate . . . Mushroom Basil Marinara over Angel Hair Pasta with Truffle Flatbread

Fuggettaboutit!

The 4 Food Groups

The 4 Food Groups

  • Angel Hair Pasta
  • Garlic, Onion, Bell Peppers, Zucchini (Sauteed in Olive Oil)
  • Tomato Basil Marinara (Trader joe’s)
  • Black Truffle Flatbread (Trader Joe’s)

Bada Bing Bada BOOM!

Bada Bing Bada BOOM!


Dillon Ate . . . From His Garden (Or Soon Will . . .)

En Garde(n)!

I firmly believe that as human beings and souls existing in at least one plane on planet Earth, we should be required to grow things. Food, flowers, lucky bamboo, whatever. It feels good. Try it. I am new to growing, this is only my 3rd garden. I’m still going real small, trying to learn it. Boyee this Georgia clay ain’t no joke neither!

These are pictures of when I first planted the garden, in the last week of April, 2009 – I planted late this year, using saplings. Next year I plan to prepare the soil 2 months in advance and plant seeds, albeit earlier.

In the front yard - perhaps getting too much sun.

In the front yard - perhaps getting too much sun.

  • Tomatoes (4 Variations)
  • Bell Peppers (Red and Green)
  • Herbs (Chives, Boxwood and Lemon Basil, Sage)
  • Strawberries
  • Lavender
  • Hot Peppers (Jalapeno, Serrano, Habanero)
  • Georgia Collard Greens
  • Zucchini
  • Marigolds
Shiyet let's take a stroll through the garden out this beyitch!

Shiyet let's take a stroll through the garden out this beyitch!

Holler at my Collards!

Holler at my Collards!

Now Zucchini, Now Zu Don't!

Now Zucchini, Now Zu Don't!

Habanero Peppers will melt your face off!

Habanero Peppers will melt your face off!

The profile view . . .

The profile view . . .

I can think of at least one more herb I'd like to grow.

I can think of at least one more herb I'd like to grow.

Living lavish with the Lavendar

Living lavish with the Lavender


Dillon Ate . . . Mahi over Linguine with Truffle Flatbread

Ciao Bitches!

Mamma Mia Mahi!

Mamma Mia Mahi!

  • Wild Caught, Pan-Seared Mahi
  • Olive Oil, Chili Flake, Herb, White Wine marinade
  • Spinach Linguine
  • Artichoke Hearts
  • Fresh Spinach
  • Button Mushroom
  • Arriabata Tomato Sauce
  • Asparagus Tips
  • Truffle Flatbread (Mmmm…)
  • Fresh Basil


Dillon Ate . . . Pizza and a Salad. Hooked up.

Frozen Pizza to Love

This ain't ya average frozen pizza there, sizzlechest.

This ain't ya average frozen pizza there, sizzlechest.

  • Trader Joe’s Frozen “Quattro Formaggio” Pizza (Cheese Only)
  • Fresh Avocado
  • Garlic
  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • Button Mushrooms
  • Salad = Organic Field Greens +
  • Strawberries
  • Mango
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Red Vinegar, Olive Oil,
  • Kosher Salt, Fresh Pepper, Lemon Juice

*Chef 4 Burners Note: As of late, after reading some of the book, Back to Eden, I stopped eating fruits and vegetables together, because it is said that the combo can cause indigestion (Fruits are said to digest quicker than veggies, causing your guts to release all kinds of enzymes that the veggies are not ready for . .yada yada – any thoughts?


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