Food, Travel, and Cooking!
While at the Saturday Farmer’s Market, I bought local pears, grapes and hazelnuts. When I got them home I thought “I have some Gorgonzola in the fridge and I’ll bet it would be fabulous with the pears, grapes and hazelnuts.” I think I was right! And I also think a fresh Pecorino or shaved Parmigiano […]
I think fresh peas just yell out “Spring”; and this salad with the sweetness of the peas, the slight peppery edge of new radishes along with a hint of anise from fresh tarragon. Makes 4 Servings 2 cups peas – approximately 2 lbs. in the shell, fresh peas ¼ cup green onions, finely chopped ¼ cup […]
I may have mentioned that I adore tomatoes! It’s called “summer’s bounty” for a reason! I had lunch with a few friends not long ago and when I saw this on the menu I could almost feel my blood pressure rising. Am I the only person out here who is driven crazy by this? There seems to […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. Inspired by Tessa Kiros “Twelve” cookbook, this excellent salad is easy to make and can be changed up to other nuts & cheeses, perhaps hazelnuts & pecorino Toscano or Gorgonzola dolce. Right now is apple season, local grape season and local nuts are available so […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. If you are in the mood for the taste of curry, this salad is for you! We barbecued some chicken wings to have with it…delicious! And it would be great to take to a barbecue! You can add cooked barbecued chicken or Chinese barbecued pork […]
Such a refreshing salad to make for dinner or lunch on a warm day! It must be the cooling effects of the mint! To change things up, you could use Thai basil instead of the mint. This salad would go really well with Thai chicken wings, Asian barbecued ribs or Thai flavoured chicken patties wrapped in […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. Makes Approximately 6 Servings When beans are in season, either your own home grown, or bought at your local farmer’s markets, it’s time to make this salad! A very tasty side dish! Dress the beans with the vinaigrette just before serving so the beans will […]
It’s official, winter’s over and time to get those seeds! Growing your own arugula is very satisfying. It’s like magic! Simply seed directly in the garden or plant in a planter on a patio or balcony. Mix together some potting soil, some sea soil then plant the seeds. Water lightly. In no time at all […]
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. This salad is one that I like to make in December and January when clementines are available. If you find some watercress it would be a nice addition to the other greens. If you have a pear on hand you could chop it up and […]
Well, the push is on! Phyllis, the elf, has been baking up a storm, menu planning for Christmas and New Years, making lists, inviting guests, accepting invitations, putting up the decorations and last and perhaps not the most fun, cleaning the house! Just a few stocking stuffers left to get and the gifts are ready […]