The first time I ever ate scallops, I was a young girl and my family was visiting Paris for a long weekend (we were living in Germany at the time). We had gone to a restaurant for dinner and on the menu, Continue reading
Dominique’s Lime Pound Cake
One of the things I love most about life is hearing other peoples’ stories. As the saying goes, everybody has one—and I firmly believe that if you listen to anyone for a while, you will hear some great story about his or her interests, family, friends, talents or jobs—past or present. Continue reading
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs with Blue Cheese and Honey
There was a sale on fresh figs at my grocery store this weekend, and they looked so good, I bought some. Remembering cocktail parties (and desserts) past, I thought of the wonderful combination of figs and blue cheese. Continue reading
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Tagged figs, figs with blue cheese and prosciutto, figs with prosciutto
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Frosted Peaches
When you have amazing peaches at the market, and it’s too hot to think about baking, you can make this and have a delicious dessert ready in about 10 minutes. Really. Continue reading
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Tagged peaches, peaches with sour cream and brown sugar, summer dessert
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Grilled Artichokes with Soy Mayonnaise
Artichokes are beautiful—and this edible member of the thistle family is thought to be one of the oldest vegetables known to man. Continue reading
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Tagged artichokes, artichokes with soy mayonnaise, grilled artichokes
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Turkey Sliders with White Cheddar, Red Onion & Arugula
Not too long ago, in the opinion of the males in my household, “turkey burgers” were something that I inflicted on the family when I felt that we had been indulging too much and needed to lighten our diet. Continue reading
