Posts Tagged ‘La Cuisine’
Rustic Plum Caramel Tart (Cooking and Baking Our Way Through Chez Panisse..Workshop Part Two
Friday, July 31st, 2009
Hello and welcome back to part Two of our “COOKING AND BAKING OUR WAY THROUGH CHEZ PANISSE” WORKSHOP. For a little history on the glorious Chez Panisse Restaurant in Berkeley California and Alice Waters click Here You can also get the first recipe, which is a delicious Chez Panisse calzoneOliver loves [...]
Shrimp and Mango Salad
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Delicious, easy, healthy grilled shrimp and mango saladThe grilled shrimp paired with the sweet mango was just heavenly. You can find the recipe at Cookie Magazine.
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Cooking and Baking My Way Through CHEZ PANISSE
Sunday, June 14th, 2009
A couple years ago my my family and I were on vacation in Napa on our way to San Franscico we stopped at the famed Chez Panisse restaurant that was founded by Alice Waters in Berkeley California. I had wanted to eat at Chez Panisse for years and it ended up being one [...]
Fluffy buttery biscuits and rhubarb conserve from the garden
Friday, June 12th, 2009
This conserve truly only takes minutes to make, in less than a half hour you will have the most delicious conserve to enjoy over toast, with biscuits or even with a peanut butter sandwich. It is fun and easy to make and very affordable. Also makes a lovely hostess gift if you are visiting [...]
Chicken Casserole Faster than you can say Cocka Doodle Doo
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Chicken Spinach Casserole…..
I created this quick little recipe when my 15 year old son Sam was a new baby, he was nursing round the clock, I was tired and very busy, BUT we still needed to eat healthy. (I also had a some pretty serious health concerns at the time, and I’ll get to [...]
Roquefort Mousse with Port Gelee Walnuts and Pears
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
Having a party does not need to take a lot of time, work or money. Plan ahead, make a few appetizers the night before and have a special signature cocktail. Its all about having your friends and family together for a fun evening. Remember, no one wants to party with an exhaustive stressed out hostess. [...]
Dreaming of Greece and feta cheese (The World Is My Playground Workshop)
Monday, June 8th, 2009
Delicious fresh ingrediants
This is my family taken last year on vacation in Europe (they are now 15, 12 and 4) and my college Sweetheart Josh. I have been in love with this man for 23 years.
I love the blue on this little doorway leading down to the ocean in Santorini Greece.
Two [...]
Making Spirited Cherries, Its A Snap
Friday, June 5th, 2009
Making Spirited Cherries
Pack a picnic and head to the outdoor ballet in Saratoga New York or perhaps Shakespeare in the park and enjoy some Cherry Champagne Cocktails
Cherries just make me well….Cherry
These make Lovely Hostess Gifts
Good quality Spirited Cherries can be very costly, often about $14 for a small jar of shrivelled up [...]
Figs,Honey and Gorgonzola Buttered Baguettes
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
A pretty tray set up for appetizers and cocktails
Ok , another one of my upside down pictures. A beautiful tray from Siecle and a candle from Belle Fleur one of my favorite candles.
This is served on a stone leaf platter. very rustic. Perfect for this appetizer
So delicious
sometimes I use an oval [...]
Sunday Cinnamon Rolls
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
Icing on a cinammon roll is one of my favorite things in the world to eat
The roll is so moist, light and fluffy. Filled with cinnamon and walnuts. Just melts in your mouth with delicious flavor.
CINNAMON ROLLS
there are a lot of wonderful recipes out there for you to try if you are a [...]
If You Take A Bunny to the Farmers Market…..
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
How Fabulously cool is my new (new to me) Vintage tray!! I was visiting Pink of Perfection and saw it featured there and immediately bought it….The rest is History…
I was all over the place today running errands with the kids, dogs, and sweet husband of mine and feeling not tired but just [...]
Voila Its a Chic French Cake
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Cake aux olives by Marie Boudes
I recently had dinner at my friends Marie and Pol’s home, they are from Marseille France and have fabulously Chic taste and style. Their home is decorated with gorgeous modern pieces that are mixed effortlessly with heirloom French antiques and art. Marie’s meal was wonderful and although I loved everything [...]
A Menu Perfect for Summer Time
Thursday, May 28th, 2009
I like to mix my vinagrettes in my Grandmother’s old Ball Jars. Just put all ingrediants in the jar and shake shake shake away to a perfect salad dressing.
What evokes summer more than picnics, swimming and barbecues? I can’t think of much I would rather be doing than just being outdoors with my family. [...]
Warm Cherry-Almond Tart for Memorial Day
Monday, May 25th, 2009
warm cherry-almond tartour wrap around porch on our 200 year old stone and clapboard home
Homemade chocolate marshmallow cream milkshakes
setting up for treats on the front porch
heavenly dessert
a fun weekend
a collection of dishes and pottery
Don’t you just love Memorial Day??!! It is the grand dame of summer parties, the kickoff to the [...]
Keeping it Fresh
Sunday, May 24th, 2009
I write for the Cooks Kitchen on The Well Fed Network and want to share this simple and great little product with all you cooks out there!!
The Herb Keeper Keeps it FreshPosted by Michele RosenthalMay 15, 2009Oh, how joyful to be back in the garden growing fresh herbs. All of us cooks know how [...]
The Living Kitchen, Couscoussier
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009
The Couscoussier pot designed by Nigella Lawson
It makes perfect steamed clams everytime
Just put all your clams in the top steamer pot and they cook beautifully, it holds at least 4-6 dozen clams
I purchased this fun bowl in Nantucket a couple years ago, I have it in several sizes and it is a [...]
Planning a Memorial Picnic for my Radio Show today
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
The clams were so fresh and delicious
I’ll be on Diva Radio today at 2pm and I thought it would be fun to go over a menu that would be just perfect for this Memorial Day weekend.
This is what I have planned:
Memorial Day Menu
Watermellon Feta Cheese Salad- Forever Summer, Nigella Lawson
Pulled Pork in a Ewweee Sauce- [...]
