While I lived on Guam I worked at the Ritidian Wildlife Refuge assisting the biologists with whatever needed doing. My favorite days were walking the beach looking for turtle tracks and nests. I also helped out when science classes from the University of Guam came out to plant trees. I would take a group out to the jungle to plant Coconut and Ifit trees, and I'll never forget this one young guy who was from another island in the Marianas, Kosrae. We were casually chatting while we dug holes and he mentioned his family ate the monitor lizards that roam all the islands in that region. Now I wasn't really too shocked but I was curious, so I asked how they prepared them, he replied "fried, duh".
Now that's eating locally.
I didn't make you Monitor Lizard.
It's out of season.
I kid. But I did make this gorgeous Squash Blossom Frittata. Full of farm fresh eggs, local yellow squash, and topped with squash blossoms; it's a light and healthy dish for breakfast or dinner. I'm so excited to be guest posting for my foodie friend Kimberly @ The Badger Girl Learns to Cook, so head on over for the recipe! Kimberly has such a wealth of knowledge for food and healthy eating. I'm always learning new things and getting inspired by what she's doing. Go visit her! (Or I will make you Monitor Lizard!)
And now I'm thinking I should make something with Alligator! What do you think?
(Shared with Fabulous Friday @ My Crowded Kitchen, Crunchy Creamy Sweet, and Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch)
Wow! I love this idea! Never thought of adding squash blossoms to a frittata, but it looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI just posted on Kimberly's site, but I really like the idea of adding squash blossoms to a frittata! It's makes it beautiful, too!
ReplyDeleteI've never cooked with squash blossoms before - what a beautiful and delicious looking frittata! I'm going to pick up some squash blossoms and whip this thing up!
ReplyDeleteI've only had squash blossoms in a fried dish, but to incorporate them in a frittata is absolutely beautiful! Great idea =) Headed to check out the guest post now!
ReplyDeleteawesome idea to add squash blossoms to the frittata! looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Heading over there now. I'm going to have a ton of blossoms soon and I want to try cooking with them this year.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the guest post - looks lovely! And you'll have to make us fried monitor lizard one of these days, because you know we're all curious now. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful looking fritatta - off to check out your guest post now my friend :D
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If you ever make it to Gainesville, my favorite restaurant there Gators Dockside has fried alligator tail on the appetizer menu. Delish!
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely beautiful. I have some zucchini blossoms that would be great for this!
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous is that?!?? I love squash blossoms SO MUCH!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the blossoms in place of the lizard!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteMy dad used to make squash blossoms and i always turned my nose up at them, but lately I've really come to like them. Heading over to see the recipe!!
Thanks so much for stopping by Creative Thursday last week. I couldn’t do these parties without you. Can’t wait to see what you link up this week. Have a great week.
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