After such sweet success with my Quick Triple Berry Jam, I decided to try out something just a touch more savory. I wanted a bit of the umami flavor of mellow miso to swing softly with the succor of dried fruit and fresh citrus juice. And, I wanted just a touch of red wine. And,…
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With the “oh my good god” category success of the last polenta creation, I decided to break out the green chiles and host a southwestern themed dinner tonight. This one was a success too! Green Chile Meatballs with Polenta Croutons Meatballs: 1 lb. ground beef 1/4 cup roasted green chiles, seeded and finely chopped 1/4…
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This amazing, fragrant and sensual creation may be simply (or rather wordily) defined as ~ the natural sweetness of almonds and the inherent smooth buttery softness of creamy cashews coupling so well with aromatic bouquet essence of rosewater and a spicy punch packed by ginger and amazing salt. Ginger Rose Toasted Nuts 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup…
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Although I don’t eat it often often, I really do love fresh sweet corn. And how true is it that this fruit of the earth is so naturally sweet?!? Fresh of the cob – I mean fresh, these kernels are pure sugar. Perhaps that’s one reason why I’m an infrequent consumer. In any case, the…
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Every once in a while I get a hankering for something sweet in my life. Well, every day, in fact. But my idea of sweet is a far cry from what makes most sweet tooth’s salivate. I like simple. Fruit. NUTS – yes, nuts satisfy my craving for succor on any day – nut butter,…
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I waited all winter long to find fresh figs at the market. All winter. I thought for sure I’d find them around Christmas time or even New Year’s. Nope. Oh, Colorado… Needless to say, waiting all winter for fresh figs meant waiting months on end to create this mixture of amazingness over which I’d been…
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You wouldn’t normally think to throw in a little “culture” with your chicken, would you? I’m a cultured girl, that’s for sure. I throw that part of my personality into just about everything. But I’m also a girl who loves the taste, texture, and health benefits of fermented foods. Oh yes, that kind of culture….
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I am still loving my private little collection of gourmet vinegars and olive oils from a special tasting class a few weeks ago. Each day I dream of new ways I can use each little gem, quietly, yet seductively imagining the opportunity to sweep up any extra dribbles or drips with the tip of my…
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I’m a little obsessed with my lemons these days… It’s not what you think. Meyer lemons, preserved lemons, lemon curd, lemon salt, lemon butter, lemon tart, lemon chips, lemon this, lemon that, lemon everything…and Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar. Oh, I just had to… Sicilian Lemon Basil Soup 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 small shallot, minced…
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It seems like spring is just around the corner. Oh, how I long for the warm sunny days, the colorful produce, the green leaves, and even the smell of spring and summer. Fresh flowers on the table every day with herbs and fresh veggies from the garden. I’m dreaming ~ lost in my own little…
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