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Salmon & Egg Omelet Soufflé

June 15, 2008

Rosa Salmone/Pink Salmon First, Happy Father’s Day to all who celebrate. Unfortunately, I do not have a relationship with my father, but can appreciate all who do! So, enjoy your day! Now…the food… I love souffles/frittatas/breakfast casseroles. Some of my favorites have been is my adaptation of my mom’s Baked Egg Omelet, Herb Chicken and […]

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Watermelon Baby Carriage

June 14, 2008

anguria/watermelon There is a baby shower for bowling boy’s sister today (Saturday), and his mom had asked me last week if I would make a fruit basket for her. Sure! I made a watermelon basket once before, years ago. Hmmm…Why I hadn’t made any since? Then, I quickly remembered. Juice and “stuff” everywhere! After seeing […]

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Sesame Salmon with Currant Couscous

June 13, 2008

semi di sesamo/sesame seeds So, the date that was planned for Wednesday night was postponed since Vols-Man had to go out of town for business. No biggy. But, I made salmon anyway. I was going to try the recipe Amy posted in the comments, but for me, I wanted to just throw something together real […]

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Warm Spinach Salad with Grapes and Prosciutto

June 11, 2008

uva/grapes I am making dinner for a cute boy this evening. Yup! Another date. I love summer. I go from 0-60 the minute school gets out. Ha! What about bowling boy, you ask? He keeps calling me “friend”, which is fine since he’s so young and there is no future there, and that makes room […]

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Grape and Prosciutto Appetizer

June 10, 2008

Its that time of the week again and this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie. This week’s Dorie Greenspan recipe, from Baking: From My Home to Yours, was chosen by Marie (A Year in Oak Cottage). Unfortunately, I didn’t get to the La Palette’s Strawberry Tart, but I will try it one day. I will be back […]

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Pork is Peachy!

June 6, 2008

Pork with Curry Peach Sauce I made another dinner the other day and it was peachy! Pork with Curry Peach Sauce, that is. It took no time at all! I didn’t measure, so no recipe today, per say. First, in a small bowl, I whisked about ½ cup of orange juice with a pinch of […]

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Taking Action

June 5, 2008

d’azione/taking action Part 1 I mentioned the other day that I was going to meet up with Tami. She so graciously agreed to help me take pictures of my desserts so I can create a menu insert for the restaurant. She and I arranged to meet at the restaurant at 12:30 and so it went. […]

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Honey Scallops with Garlic Broccolini

June 4, 2008

cappesante/scallops Rewind to this time two years ago. I was a new homeowner, working out regularly, and spent my Sundays at the Farmer’s market, then at home prepping for a planned menu for the week. Happy as a clam! Over the months that followed, I was in a job I loved, stayed (somewhat) fit and […]

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Tuesdays with Dorie: French Chocolate Brownies

June 3, 2008

torta al cioccolato/chocolate cake Its that time of the week again and this week’s Tuesdays with Dorie recipe is French Chocolate Brownies, courtesy of Di (Di’s Kitchen Notebook). Unlike last week’s baking without the A/C on, I cranked that baby on and was ready with spatula in hand. I was excited to see the recipe […]

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Strawberry Shortcake

June 2, 2008

Biscotto/Shortcake ** Update: As I printed out my own recipe and began making the shortcakes at work, I realized I left off the baking powder and salt. Oops! Fixed now….** I have mentioned that the desserts have not been moving well at the restaurant. While I know there is a maturation period, and I do […]