What would I do without the Internet? This is a question I often ask myself. Especially when I find enticing recipes like these; Hooked on Heat has always been a favorite of mine and Meena's most...
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Our second organic CSA Basket arrived two days early this week. Can you guess what was inside? Yes, you guessed it, more zucchini! Three different varieties this time - pale green, dark green and a...
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Filed in archive Wine
by Jennifer on June 27, 2008
Today is one of those days. I've spent hours staring at this computer screen and scanning the Internet for inspiration. I've rummaged around the kitchen cupboards and looked in the...
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June is almost over? It's amazing how time flies! Here are some of this weekend's festival highlights. This Friday is the Fête des Vins in Perpignan, France. The festival offers wine tasting...
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One of the big concerns these days is about the rising cost of food (and fuel of course). I hear it on the news and I hear it when I talk to my friends and family in America. I can......
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Zucchini, zucchini and more zucchini. We're enjoying it in abundance this week after the delivery of our first very green and zucchini laden CSA basket. This zesty, shredded zucchini salad is an...
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Summer officially arrives this weekend with the summer solstice on June 21, the longest day of the year. There are a wealth of lip-smacking festivals to check out. Sweet strawberries and blueberries...
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The lavender is in bloom! Which means that it is time to cut some stalks and take advantage of their aromatic little flowers and leaves in my cooking. I wrote last summer about Lavender Sorbet and...
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Who needs a gym? All you really need is to visit a Farmer's Market once or twice a week to get a great work out. All the walking, bending, lifting and carrying home a heavy, produce laden market...
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As the first day of summer approaches, the array of fresh produce available at the Farmer's Markets is amazing! Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Alison Stieglitz Tomatoes of all shapes and sizes are...
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Some new titles worth checking out; Screen Doors and Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales From a Southern Cook by Martha Hall Foose is not only packed with over 150 recipes but has the appearance of being a...
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The Blue Ridge BBQ and Music Festival, now in its 15th year, is on this weekend in Tryon, North Carolina.If you like your food cooked slow & low, then step right up and order some of our BBQ. The...
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We're slowly warming up here in France (very slowly - this is the coolest, rainiest spring we've experienced in our five years here). Apparently it has even been hotter up north than it has...
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Filed in archive Recipes
by Jennifer on June 09, 2008
Lately I've been experimenting with spice rubs and simple marinades for grilled or broiled fish. I'm all about keeping things quick and easy. Here are a couple of my latest fresh and aromatic...
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Fresh and peppery watercress! I love it! But I don't come across it very often. Strangely, it isn't often available in our little southern corner of France. When I found some at the store the...
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Filed in archive Recipes
by Jennifer on June 07, 2008
Coconut has never been one of my favorite things. Until I tasted this Coconut Tart. Now I'm smitten. It comes out of the oven beautifully golden and offering exotic, spicy aromas that are...
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Here are some of this weekend's highlights. The village of Sainte Maure in the Loire Valley of central France is hosting their annual La Foire aux Fromages (Cheese Festival) this weekend to...
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Fresh, vibrant and colorful recipes abound this week! Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, cecilie johanse Rachel at Coconut & Lime offers her original and stunningly green Pea Shoot Pesto recipe. Allen...
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Sweet, luscious cantaloupe comes into season in June. Their delicate, perfumed flesh is a wonderful treat and can be enjoyed in both sweet or savory dishes. Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Vera...
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I hope you stocked your freezer for today's very important food holiday. What, you didn't? You mean, you didn't know that today is National Rocky Road Ice Cream Day? © stu_spivack Well,...
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