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• Cooking Class x 2 ~ What A Fun Week + Picnic Tips from George Duran

  

  Now here is a post without food. Well certainly without recipes. It's been quite a week for me. On Thursday I joined nine fellow food bloggers for a virtual... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 15th Century Hottie ~ Biscotti with Almonds & Orange

  

  Biscotti a term referring to all biscuits in Italy has become synonymous with these - the twice baked variety. Isn't it fascinating that even today we love food... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Hot Off The Press! A Virtual Cooking School Class ~ Delicious Summer Picnic...

  Here's exciting news for a Thursday afternoon. Join me nine others from the food blogosphere who will be co-hosting Delicious Summer Picnic Recipes class.... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Calling Fellow Toast Lovers! Crunchy Corn, Semolina & Sesame Sandwich Bread Loaf

  

  Good as bread. Outstanding as toast. Think of the finest toast you'll ever have. If all you've had is whole wheat and whole grain trust me when I say you... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rustic Grape & Marmalade Crostata from Sicily

  

  I made this wonderful grape crostata after an amazing dinner of Chilean Sea Bass tagine, which I must post forthwith washed down with a bottle of New Zealand... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Teaching the First of a Series of Culinary Classes & Spicy Salmon Summer Rolls...

  

  My days are filled preparing for the first of a series of Culinary Classes for Fairfax County (ACE) this summer in Northern Virginia. And to think the first... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Six Steps, One Fabulous Bruschetta ~ Balsamic Strawberries & Ricotta

  

  I made these for my dearest friend the other day as we welcomed her home from the airport. A light dinner of sorts with some lovely Chilean red wine to unwind... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Once Upon a Goat! Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About 'Select' Goat Meat an...

  

  Warning! This is not a post for those with a weak stomach who believe that the lovely meat that graces their dinner table each night comes from the freezer... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Buttery Soft Lemon Lavender Short Bread Cookies

  

  The Little Red Tractor by Nancy Marshall "...if I can’t get to the lavender fields of Provence, in France...." I must find a way to bring the joy home! Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Italian Style Marinated Zucchini with Garlic & Mint

  

  Some things need a dunk in really good olive oil. The Italians knew just what they were doing when they decided to do just that with summer fresh succulent... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Work Week Bread Loaves ~ Whole Wheat, Oatmeal & Walnut Bread with Honey Butter...

  

  Nothing gives me a greater sense of accomplishment, an-all-is-right-with-the-world moment than watching two loaves of perfectly risen bread making an exit out o... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Celebrate The Season ~ Herb Ricotta & Balsamic Tomato Crostinis

  

  Toast the return of warmer weather with these wonderful Herb Ricotta Balsamic Tomato Crostinis meant to be savored in the company of good friends and family.... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Srikhand ~ An Indian Treasure! Saffron & Cardamom Infused Yogurt, Pistachios &...

  

  Today is cleaning day and that means I am elbow deep in chemicals that are doing God know what to my insides. So as I was busy wiping down the counter tops, I... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Rustic Easter Ricotta Pie from Italy {Tantalizing Bengali Tastebuds Everywhere}

  

  Oh! so you think I'm calling your bluff with that header? I think not. If ever there was proof that when it comes to food our species have long crossed... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Easy Elegance ~ Seared Pork Medallions in a Dijon Mustard & Dill Sauce

  

  Some nights are just meant to be special - Birthdays, Valentine's Days, Anniversaries and then there are the just 'coz nights. As parents we don't get enough... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• One Fish, Two Fish, Cold Fish ~ Sriracha Salmon Ceviche Towers with Garden...

  

  Meet the food that brings us to lust With this steaming hot weather in the middle of March, I've got Dr Seuss on the brain. Now few foods in our home are more... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• 'Coz He Can Play ~ Simply Divine Orange & Polenta Cake

  

  I found out last night that I am a tearjerky. (Is that even a word?) This, at our son's first strings concert where he was playing the Viola. Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vietnamese Caramel Claypot Pork

  

  I am determined to get your attention To seduce your senses To tantalize your taste buds To convince you that one way of the other, by hook or by crook You... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Broccoli, Leek & Dill Soup with Goat Cheese & Herb Oil Drizzle

  

  Done right, broccoli soup is lovely. I do however favor the au naturel version of this soup v/s the heavily cheesed up, rouxed up one. A challenge however is... Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Darling 'coz You're 10! Chocolate Hazelnut Pave Cake to Celebrate

  

  February is invariably chocolate month in our home. This, for two main reasons - our oldest munchkin's birthday and Valentine's Day. This month our little, not... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES