David P. Offutt

I cook and garden. I am interested in self -sufficiency, sustainability, good food and enjoying life.

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

This tangle of garlic scapes is destined for some pasta and stir fry.

When these whimsical minarets appear, the actual harvest isn't too far behind. I'll be lifting this crop of garlic when the foliage is about… https://t.co/mhvO9Cyan1

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

@metraUPW your service could use some customer orientation. Late trains, incorrect information, passengers jerked around. Today's score. 0.0

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

The #garden is in! I don't know, but in this light, the garden looks as the kids would say, #sexyaf. We're about 6 to 8 weeks away from a 3 month glut of produce. I can feel the potential thrumming beneath the… https://t.co/5yk1o9eq9J

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

#friday means #pieday and #homemade is my favorite.

What are your favorite toppings?

#growyourown #plantbaseddiet #crueltyfree #donteatanimals #plantpowered #healthyfood… https://t.co/PgDUeRUmxr

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

Roasted beets with vinaigrette, horseradish cashew cream, dressed greens, pistachio for crunch. Simple, elegant, classic.

#growyourown #plantbaseddiet #crueltyfree #donteatanimals… https://t.co/yJ23Vf2Q1Y

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

First #flatbread of the year. Only took 5 days. That's a nice pie!

#growyourown #vegan #veganism #veganlove #veganfoodlovers #whatveganseat #veganeats #vegansofinstagram… https://t.co/FPXoNcsC6e

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

Best 9 of 2018. Happy New Year everyone. Be safe, have fun!

#growyourown #vegan #veganism #veganlove #veganfoodlovers #whatveganseat #veganeats #vegansofinstagram #veganfeature… https://t.co/i1Yu5dd6jz

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

A busy holiday weekend needs fuel. Tofu scramble and oven fried rosti should power me until dinner. #ilovepotatoes #vegan #veganism #veganlove #veganfoodlovers #whatveganseat… https://t.co/JoRlRfTEf9

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

Brassicas continue to flex on this beautiful autumn day. Peppers are laden too.

Growing your on veg is a great way to take back some control over your food choices.

#growyourown #vegan… https://t.co/oaZKcHdX9s

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

A day at work, an hour in the garden on a humid evening. The garden continues to provide. Hard to believe we're about two month from first frost.

#growyourown #vegan #veganism… https://t.co/yfgOPXCrLd

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

#cherrytomatoes are the most vigorous in years. A glut with so many more to come!

#growyourown
#vegan #veganism #veganlove #veganfoodlovers #whatveganseat #veganeats… https://t.co/hsIqvy0gxr

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

Hearty riff on chilaquiles. Olive oil fried tortillas, #instantpot chipotle pinto beans, garnished with diced avocado, green onion and cherry tomatoes. It's a #breakfast to keep you… https://t.co/EXjXqiFquH

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

Gochujang stir fried cucumbers with noodles, topped green onion, red chile and crushed peanuts.

It happens to best of us, one day you check the cucs and they are not ready. Two days… https://t.co/5fIQUSbUGS

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

Dinner from the garden..... Yellow squash with tomato, grilled shishito, bulgar, kale and white beans, roasted eggplant, Romano beans, sweet peppers, topped with sweet cherry… https://t.co/Swqn26gE5p

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

#bulgogi marinated and grilled portabello. Brown rice, and green onion garnish. A light Sunday night supper. #plantbased 
 #gastrogardener @ West Chicago, Illinois https://t.co/K6sE01k221

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

Buffalo cauliflower tacos topped with pan roasted sweetcorn, poblano chile and green onion salsa. Grilled shishito and green onions garnish.
#plantbased #gastrogardener @ West Chicago,… https://t.co/Wxxvn04yIV

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

Summer harvest #gazpacho #salad. When the #garden is ridiculously generous and the flavors are bright clean and pure. Diced vegetables, salt to make them weep and you to smile, your best… https://t.co/RBE5LpwgYy

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

Good food is often simple, #greenbean and #garlic from the #garden #shitake and #redonions vegan #veganism #veganlove #veganfood #veganfoodporn #veganfoodlovers #chooseethically… https://t.co/XroS1puVh2

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

Good food is often simple food. #greenbean and #shitake mushrooms with #garlic and #redonion. #homemade vegan #veganism #veganlove #veganfood #veganfoodporn #veganfoodlovers… https://t.co/NFUhIjsxDy

[David P. Offutt @gastrogardener]

#summer breakfast, cool crisp #cucumber spears with tart Tajin, #avocadotoast with #greenbeans and #sriracha. #plantbaseddiet #vegan #growyourown #gastrogardener #homegrown @ West… https://t.co/elh62bLMnZ