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Tarragon Dressed Cucumbers
"No occupation is so delightful to me as the culture of the earth, and no culture comparable to that of the garden."-- Thomas Jefferson
Continue reading...Summer Chicken Walnut Strawberry Salad
6. July 2010
Oh what to do with leftover rotisserie chicken? In the summertime my choice is chicken salad. There are so many variations and this is one of my favorites. Many complimentary favors... moist chicken, tart Gorgonzola, sweet berries, toasted walnuts and crunchy celery. Its like an explosion in your mouth.
Continue reading...Coconut Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
13. August 2009
Coconut Cake has a long lineage in our house. This recipe has been tested many times in my kitchen and I believe I have captured the sweet taste of coconut in a really moist cake complemented by a Mascarpone cheese custard like frosting. I added clove to subtly give a warm, sweet and aromatic taste that evokes the tropics.
Continue reading...Good Vineyards, Good Wines in Tough Times?
28. February 2009
There are many good ‘cheap’ wines in the Market these days and not just from Napa Valley or across the Big Pond. Washington State, South America, NZ and Aussie wines are all appealing to these tough economic times with whites, reds, rose and sparkling varieties … and at a good price. Here’s a great idea from [...]
Continue reading...Strawberry Blue Cheese Pecan Salad
17. February 2009
Recipe serves 2 3 Cups of romaine salad 8 Medium marinated mushrooms 12 Fresh strawberries, cut into quarters 2 Tbsp chunky blue cheese 2 Tbsp chopped pecans 1/2 tsp kosher salt dash ground pepper Combine above ingredients and dress with desired amount of raspberry vinaigrette blue cheese dressing Serve with honey butter on fresh French bread Note: honey butter can be made by mixing 1 [...]
Continue reading...Did you know... 
There is an heightened awareness that more folks have an allergic reaction to corn. Many retail food companies are choosing to list corn as an ingredient source on labels like in place of modified food starch you will now see modified corn starch. Yet it is not considered as one of the top eight… wheat, dairy, soy, peanut, tree nut, shellfish, fish and egg. Canada added mustard to this list of eight this year. Similar to these top eight allergies, corn allergy can manifest in hives and severe allergic reactions, like headaches and stomachaches. The true cure for a food allergy is to avoid the food. Due diligence, read food labels, corn sources are hidden in many ingredients.
A few examples to watch for: food starches, high fructose corn syrup and ever pizza dough. When is doubt contact the company who manufactures the food in question.
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