Filed in archive Recipes
by Jennifer on August 31, 2007
Sweet and nutty and a comforting snack, banana bread is simple to make and freezes brilliantly. It is delicious with a cup of tea in the afternoon or with coffee in the morning. We like it warm out of...
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When you bite into one, the first taste is a burst of honey-like sweetness. The Green Gage plum or prune Reine-Claude has a deep green skin and soft, yellow, succulent flesh. It is probably the best...
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Filed in archive Gadgets
by Jennifer on August 30, 2007
There always seems to be some new kitchen gadget to buy. Some look like they would make cooking easier, be fun to use and be a nice addition to your kitchen. Some look like they're good for...
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After writing yesterday about two great new cheese reference books and an exciting upcoming cheese event, I decided I should give a few links to some of my favorite cheese sites and blogs out there on...
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Cheese is making a comeback. In the past couple of months there have been two comprehensive, informative cheese guides released for the cheese novice or enthusiast. I mentioned one last week, The...
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The temperature plummeted last week. We closed the windows up tight against the cool wind and I actually needed a sweater while working on the computer. We started talking about buying a wood stove...
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Filed in archive Recipes
by Jennifer on August 27, 2007
Little jar of Pesto, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways... 1) combined with crème fraîche and mixed with fresh tagliatelle 2) spread on pizza dough, topped with freshly sliced tomatoes and...
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Chickpeas, also known as Garbanzo beans, are good for you. (I know this statement might be considered quite boring to some of you, but please bear with me) They are an excellent source of vitamin B6,...
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Weekend Herb Blogging is being hosted this weekend by Scott at Real Epicurean. He's contributed a beautiful looking strawberry and Champagne Jam. This event began one weekend back in October 2005...
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Great news and congratulations to Amy from Cooking With Amy. She is the new guest blogger on the newly designed Epicurious website. Bravo! I've enjoyed reading Cooking with Amy in the past and...
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Filed in archive Traditions
by Jennifer on August 24, 2007
I've always been enamored with farmers markets. I'm captivated by the bustling activity, tantalizing aromas and vibrant colors. I love perusing the stalls and picking out the freshest, ripest...
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Last spring a friend gave us several orange cherry tomato plants for our garden. They have been prolific, even with the unseasonably cool summer we've been having. The sweet little wonders have...
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Here are some interesting looking, newly released (in the US) cookbooks and kitchen related books. Hip Sips: Modern Cocktails to Raise Your Spirits by Lucy Brennan Some inventive and fun drink recipes...
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Filed in archive Drinks
, Trends
by Jennifer on August 22, 2007
Rosé is the harbinger of summer. Around mid April, as the days begin to warm up, there is an perceptible shift in our wine drinking habits. Red essentially disappears from our glasses and fruity,...
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Filed in archive Recipes
by Jennifer on August 21, 2007
There are three olive vendors at our Tuesday morning market and my favorite offers three kinds of tapenade: green olive tapenade, black olive tapenade, and sun-dried tomato and olive tapenade. All...
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Popcorn kernels are not readily available in our little corner of France. Recently I stumbled across a big bag at the store and excitedly bought it, took it home, and.... didn't know what to do!...
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Filed in archive Recipes
by Jennifer on August 20, 2007
A light, fruity dessert it the perfect end to a big meal. Yesterday we invited a friend over to share an Indian feast which included homemade naan bread, spicy aloo saag, chickpea and yellow split pea...
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Food events are going on all over the blogosphere at any given time. Is My Blog Burning? tracks these events which range from wine tasting and pairing challenges to food photography challenges to...
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Filed in archive Recipes
by Jennifer on August 18, 2007
Flour, Water, Salt, Tomatoes, Garlic, Mozzarella and Olive Oil. That's about all it takes to create the marvelous combination that is pizza. I make pizza at least once a month. We like a nice,...
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The first time I cooked with lavender flowers was about eight years ago when I came across a scrumptious looking lavender sorbet recipe just after purchasing my first ice cream maker. It is simple to...
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Figs are ripening in the trees that grow from virtually every nook and cranny in our village. Every morning I pick a few off the tree in our garden and enjoy them as a breakfast treat. Their flavor...
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The Mirliton. Lumpy, bumpy and strange looking, the mirliton is a subtropical member of the squash family. This mild, delicious and versatile vegetable originated in Mexico and is also known as a...
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Filed in archive Shopping
by Jennifer on August 15, 2007
If you want to experience the ultimate in kitchen gadget Paradise you just need to head straight to Sur la Table, either to one of their beautiful stores or to their online catalog. Every time I...
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Filed in archive Recipes
by Jennifer on August 15, 2007
This is a ridiculously simple recipe that always gets rave reviews from my friends. Of course, they don't know how easy it is to make. Everyone will think you've been hard at work in the...
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