Thursday, June 17, 2010

Let's give it up for potatoes


It is finally summer! This spring had lots of cold days and late frosts and we just had a very rare few days of straight rain- but it is hot out there now, people. Time for the pool, watermelon and of course.. potatoes! I know, I know this humble vegetable is evocative of winter stews, hard times and thin ale but the blessed pomme de terre can travel. Tonight I just wanted a simple dinner of greens from the garden and steak frites.
To make frites just cut into wide matchsticks, splash with a little apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper and bake at 400 degrees until crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Here's to you, tubers.