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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Tomato Goat Cheese Strata

Before the strata, I just wanted to say thanks for all of your amazing comments on my last post!! I will be answering all of your questions soon, but first-- more food, since you need to be well-fueled for any day ;)

Walking through the store the other day, I came across a loaf of day (or two)-old Iggy's bread for $1. After hearing Dawn sing its praise, I knew this loaf was destined for a strata and quickly put it into my basket :) I perused some of my bookmarked strata recipes, and picked this Tomato Goat Cheese Strata as I also had a chunk of goat cheese that REALLY needed to be used!


I followed the recipe, using Whole Wheat Sourdough and a can of Fire-Roasted Whole tomatoes that I just broke apart in the pan. I added 1T of Daregal fresh frozen Italian blend to the tomato mixture (my tomatoes didn't have any spices, I also left out the sage), and ended up baking it in a 9"square pan. It was stuffed to the brim, and I may have had to sneak a few chunks of bread to make it all fit :)


While the recipe supposedly made 4 servings with an 8oz loaf of bread (which I thought mine was), it looked immense! I cut it into 6 servings and enjoyed it for breakfast all week long with a green smoothie. A great way to start the day!!


One more thing, remember that Italian Grilled cheese I posted about using Daregal Fresh Frozen Herbs (which I did see at my Shaws!!!)? Go RATE my recipe in their contest if you can spare a click :) This was so good, it blew my mind!
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32 comments:

  1. KristaMay 20, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    OMG...that strata looks FABULOUS!!!

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  2. DewiMay 20, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    I guess after that exiting event of triathlon yesterday, having a slice of this strata would be a perfect idea!

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  3. ashley (sweetandnatural)May 20, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    LOVE goat cheese! :-)

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  4. EricaMay 20, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Wow this looks SOOOO good. I bet it'd be just amazing on a chilly day!

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  5. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    What a delicious strata with tomatoes and goat cheese! Perfect for a brunch!

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  6. AnnaMay 20, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Iggy's is the BEST!

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  7. CamillaMay 20, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Well thanks a lot, I am now offically starving :)

    Yum yum yum. I hope you allow yourself extra portions considering you triathlon.

    Oh, how I envy you your bread options in Boston. That is the biggest problem living in a smaller town. It has forced me to bake more bread, but it would still be nice to be able to pick up a loaf. Whole wheat sourdough sounds heavenly.

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  8. KellyMay 20, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    I love a good strata and that looks delicious. I think I have some Iggy's bread at home right now although I had no idea it was getting so many rave reviews.

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  9. vanillasugarblogMay 20, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Finally you tried it! Have you ever seen their bread making factory? It truly is a work of art, very modern bakery and so very CLEAN!
    Iggy's bread is like no other. Paris breads runa close second.
    Thanks for the shoutout Momma!!

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  10. PumpkinMay 20, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    The strata looks like heaven... What a great breakfast- it'd certainly get me out of bed.

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  11. JoanneMay 20, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    I love the idea of this savoring cheesiness for breakfast. I would totally have been sneaking the bread as well. Bread is my weakness. Especially sourdough. But that's another story for another day...

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  12. SharonMay 20, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Oh my goodness, that looks AMAZING!

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  13. JessMay 20, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Oooh that looks so good! I have bread to use up, but no eggs. :(

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  14. MariaMay 20, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    That is one good lookin strata!

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  15. AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    i've never made strata - this looks phenomenal!

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  16. KerstinMay 20, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Oh wow, what a breakfast! Makes my bowl of cereal look very sad. I (of course!) especially love all the goat cheese in there :) I'll have to check out Iggy's bread too.

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  17. JulianaMay 20, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    This strata looks just delicious...I love the brownish on top of it...can almost taste it. Great pictures. By the way thank you for visiting my site.

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  18. ReeniMay 20, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    This looks wonderful!! And I voted for you five stars! Good luck!

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  19. ElinaMay 20, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Just voted for you!
    I don't know what a strata is, but it looks like I have to try it!!

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  20. AdamMay 20, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Awesome colors, it's like an all season type of bread. Talk about a perfect carb up for a race :)

    How's you being almost all grown up too? Are you still learning along with your lab work?

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  21. pigpigscornerMay 21, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Looks so inviting! Can't wait to dig in!

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  22. PamMay 21, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    It looks and sounds WONDERFUL.

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  23. AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 1:12 PM

    wow! that looks truly amazing!!

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  24. Rosiecat24May 21, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    You made a strata like that and you didn't invite me over for breakfast (or dinner, or lunch, or brunch, or linner)? I'm not sure we can be blog friends any more ;-)

    Nice work, my dear! It sounds like this dish is a good keeper if you were able to eat it happily all week. I might try making a small batch of it in an 8x4 pan. I do love my strata!

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  25. Cate O'MalleyMay 21, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    You had me at goat cheese - that looks to-die-for.

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  26. Steph (I am Bee)May 22, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    the strata looks fabulous! and i looove goat cheese

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  27. DianaMay 22, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Holey Moley, that looks perfect. You're hired. :)

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  28. BecMay 23, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    wow this looks amazing!

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  29. EmilyMay 23, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    I've never had a strata before. This one looks great!

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  30. EmilyMay 23, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    That looks so good! I wish I could eat a piece through the screen. :-)

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  31. test it commJuly 5, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    That strata looks so tasty! I could go for that for brunch this morning.

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