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Daylily Petal Salad
How decadent! Daylilies in a salad! Using flowers in a dish isn’t a new thing for me but it has been a long time since I last did so. My grandmother always had a bed of nasturtiums in her flower garden which she used in bouquets around the house and if memory serves me correctly,…
Read MoreColeslaw with Granny Smith Apple and Chili
Warmer weather brings out all our favorite recipes for barbecues, family picnics and when it gets too darn hot to cook in the kitchen! Everyone has their favorite coleslaw recipe that perhaps their mom or grandmother used but this one, for me, takes the blue ribbon at a state fair hands down! Coleslaw gets its…
Read MoreGrilled Romaine Salad with Rosemary, Garlic and Lemon Dressing
‘We both love to garden. We love the look of our gardens (most of the time). We talk about what we will do next season differently and what new crop we want to try. But we both garden differently. Karen’s garden mimics the French “potager” (raised-bed in a pattern) style with an emphasis -a BIG…
Read MorePistachio Purée and Fresh Mozzarella Pizza
Tandoori Naan bread is one of my favorite go-to flatbreads. Not only is it perfect for mopping up the sauce from an Indian dish it’s just the right size for personal pizzas. This pistachio purée has a buttery, rich flavor and might seem odd to spread on a as a pizza base, but let me…
Read MoreGrilled Eggplant and Tomato Pizza – hello wordpress!
I’ve been ‘meaning’ to switch from blogger to wordpress for ages and finally I decided to take the leap! I’m not technically inclined – I think that logical side of me is buried deep within. I don’t, though, hesitate to take on new projects except when it comes to computers and software. There’s something far…
Read MoreRoasted Asparagus with Anchovy Panko-Garlic Topping
I was in the city yesterday meeting Mr. S. for a cappuccino and then off for a bit of retail therapy. I mustn’t have been in the mood as nothing I saw grabbed me except for when it came to a bit of food shopping at Eataly. It’s my favorite specialty shop in Manhattan showcasing…
Read MoreDIY Place Card Holders – A Bit of Whimsy
I’m always looking for ways to enhance the setting of a table. For me a pretty table tells your family and friends that time and effort went into every little detail. I like the use of a place card – a little detail – but tells your guest they are special. Of course store-bought ones…
Read MoreJalapeño Cheddar Crackers
I enjoy taking the train into the city…an easy 30 minute commute to Grand Central Terminal. Like any train station, there are newspaper boxes and one box in particular carries New York Cottages & Gardens (NYC&G). It’s a glossy magazine filled with upscale design and decorating tips. I picked one up for the train ride…
Read MoreGlacéed Orange Slices Dipped in Chocolate
This is the first time I have ever made glacéed orange slices and I have to say I was more than happy with the way this recipe turned out. Mind you, it’s not the first time I have cooked with glacéed fruit. I’ve used them in fruit cake and cookies but they can also be…
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