Sauteed Chanterelles
Sun, 7/03/10 – 17:54 | 6 Comments

Earthy chanterelles are lightly seasoned with olive oil, shallots and garlic to make the perfect companion for a grilled steak or as an appetizer when served on a piece of toasted baguette.

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Appetizer & Snacks

A little something to wet your appetite for the main event.

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It doesn’t have to take forever to be good…

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Article Archive for September 2007

The Last Supper …..
Tuesday, 18 Sep, 2007 – 3:39 | 2 Comments
The Last Supper …..

this is how it felt tonight and how sad it was. I always hate long sad good-byes and I wish there was a way to make it all better! Why, let’s eat, everything …

Portuguese Comfort Food
Tuesday, 18 Sep, 2007 – 0:01 | 2 Comments
Portuguese Comfort Food

L. loves this dish called “favish” – I am sure I have spelled it wrong – and can not wait until he is back home to have his mother make it for him, I make …

Salt Cod
Friday, 14 Sep, 2007 – 17:47 | One Comment
Salt Cod

Also, known as baccalá, bacalao, bacalhau, and morue. Cooked with potatoes and served with eggs, olives and spicy peppers. L.’s mom made this special treat for us for dinner …. as always it …

Our first Portguese Feast in our home
Thursday, 13 Sep, 2007 – 14:33 | One Comment
Our first Portguese Feast in our home

L.’s mother started cooking up a storm for us early in the day & some of the good news most of it was local and /or organic, so we were able to keep up with …

Bok Bok …
Friday, 7 Sep, 2007 – 4:44 | No Comment
Bok Bok …

We have decided to take part in the Eat Local Challenge. I do not believe I realized how hard it was going to be, when I talked L. into it, until I actually signed …

Ratatouille and not the movie!
Thursday, 6 Sep, 2007 – 14:20 | No Comment
Ratatouille and not the movie!

I use to make this all the time; but, it has been awhile, such awhile that I forgot the recipe, so I had to wing it. I put layers of Italian eggplant, zucchini, …

Sea Beans? Roasted Strawberries?
Wednesday, 5 Sep, 2007 – 3:05 | 2 Comments
Sea Beans? Roasted Strawberries?

Went to the Ferry Plaza today, with my little friends, M., E., & M. and we played the game, “pick out something new, exciting and fun for me to cook for L. for dinner. …

La Festa al Fresco
Tuesday, 4 Sep, 2007 – 2:47 | 2 Comments
La Festa al Fresco

We were so excited to be part of the La Festa al Freso 2007. So excited that we could not decide on what to bring to Cream Puff’s and La Mia Cucina’s; …