So, is it just me or when you hear the word raisin do you start hearing the song, "Heard it Through the Grapevine" in your head? I loved those singing raisins back in the day. For those of you who may not remember, have a look:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM2OK_JaJ9I
Now, that you're amused (or not) here's a great twist on a spinach side dish--the raisins are a surprise................or so that's what I heard through the grapevine........
Spinach with Stuff
1 lb fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup raisins
some olive oil
Lightly sauté garlic in olive oil, throw in the spinach and a couple tablespoons of water, stir around while it warms and wilts and then throw in the almonds and raisins.
i'm not sure how i feel about raisins in my spinach. but did you know that George Cowles (pronounced kohls) was dubbed Raisin King? courtesy of sacha's naturalist education. also, i used to have a california raisins beach towel. is that still in the basement? it better be. jk. psych. ship it. (don't actually ship it)
ReplyDeleteI did not know about George! I believe the beach towel has bitten the dust. You might be surprised about the raisins in your spinach :-)
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