No formal proposal necessary, we can just elope. And you know what? The lemon and the strawberry can come too. I’m in love, people. I’m in love with a sprig. Namely, I’m in love with Rosemary. It’s everything I could ask for in an herb- refreshing and palette cleansing with subtle hints of pine. Maybe the pine essence isn’t entirely necessary for true love but it [...]
Archive for August, 2008
Rosemary Me
Posted in FOOD, tagged Basil, Beverage, dessert, Lemon, lemonade, Rosemary, Shortbread, summer, Tarts on August 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Going Green
Posted in FOOD, tagged Brussels Sprouts, healthy, Prosucitto, Side Dishes, veggies on August 21, 2008 | 3 Comments »
One side dish at a time. In this case some brussels sprouts blanched and then sauteed until tender with a hint of minced garlic & olive oil. Once it was almost done I added salt, pepper, and some cut up prosciutto until the prosciutto shriveled and got crispy.
Take a look at my brussels sprouts. My beautiful, [...]
Just Another Weekday
Posted in FOOD, tagged Berries, Breakfast, Brunch, cinnamon, French Toast on August 16, 2008 | 1 Comment »
As some of you know (or may have noticed from increased post frequency) I have a lot of time on my hands these days. Not enough, but far more than usual due to a forced vacation of sorts. It’s going by rather quickly but I am trying to squeeze in as many culinary delights as [...]
Occasion: Summer
Posted in FOOD, tagged Basil, Mozzarella, snack, summer, Tomato on August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It is still summer, I don’t care what you say. I don’t care that it’s 60 degrees and raining everyday. It is mid- August therefore it is still summer. In fact, it is more summer than ever because I have waited all year for my “summer vacation” happening now. And although this stupid stupid weather [...]
Lobsters & Champagne
Posted in FOOD, tagged 4th of july, Champagne, Cream, Lobster, pasta, Ravioli, Shrimp on August 13, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I spent my last birthday sipping champagne out of an over-sized wine glass in sweats at 2 o’clock on a Sunday afternoon. The toast was to “staying classy.” It just doesn’t get any classier than lobsters in champagne. I present to you another recipe from my 4th of July: lobster ravioli in champagne cream sauce.
The challenge of [...]
Healthy Snack!
Posted in FOOD, tagged Berries, Cream, dessert, healthy, snack on August 8, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Berries and cream. Apparently most of my healthy snacks can be served in a martini glass. Elegant, isn’t it?
I have been eating a lot of berries. Fresh berries. Frozen berries. Strawberries. Raspberries. Blueberries. Blackberries. There’s a berry man on the corner. Every time I walk by he has his berries all over my sidewalk. I buy [...]
Try Me
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Anchovies, Fish, garlic bread, Italian, pasta, Sardines on August 7, 2008 | 8 Comments »
We had our first question in the “ask me” section. Cue the trumpets. I’ve decided to post the question and answer here since I doubt any of you are regularly checking those hidden tabs. Here goes…
Can you post some recipes that involve fresh fish?
Have you ever used sardines for anything? They are supposed to [...]
