Rosemary Shortbread

By The Culinary Chase | October 3, 2012

I’ve come to the conclusion that tattooed baristas along with body piercings are the ones who really make great cappuccinos!  TIBS, Just Us, Smiling Goat, Culture Espresso Bar, Joe to name a few all make some of the best cappuccinos I have ever tasted outside of Italy!  Making flawless coffee is an art in itself…

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Smashed Potato Cakes with Watercress and Mascarpone

By The Culinary Chase | May 23, 2012 |

My husband loves his spuds but I can go a long time without eating one.  Over the years I seemed to have drifted away from this starchy, tuberous crop.  Don’t get me wrong, I love mashed potatoes with gravy from a good roast, french fries, potato chips or when I make gnocchi…I just don’t share…

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