Category Archives: Salad

Tomato And Feta Salad With Sticky Balsamic Dressing. Listening To The Milk Carton Kids.

Tomatoes get the star treatment in this fresh and bright salad. Basil is a natural partner for tomatoes. Throw in some salty cubes of feta and cloak it all in a sweet and tart balsamic glaze and you’ve got some … Continue reading

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Thai Shrimp With Crunchy Asian Coleslaw. New Music From Coin.

Q: Why wouldn’t the shrimp share his treasure? A: Because he was a little shellfish. This is a light, fresh tasting meal full of all sorts of Asian flavors. I loved the shrimp in its coconut sauce with just a … Continue reading

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BLT Hot Dogs With Caraway Remoulade. Kale Caesar With Rye Croutons And Israeli Couscous. New Music From Vasco Da Gama.

Hey everyone, come on in! This was a different kind of dinner. Two classics changed up to make them out of the ordinary. The Hot Dogs got the special treatment with a topping of crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes and crunchy … Continue reading

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Buffalo Chicken Salads In Toasted Bread Bowls. Singing along To The Open Day Rotation.

I know I just posted a chicken recipe yesterday, but this Buffalo Chicken Salad is so good that I didn’t want to keep it from you another day. I loved the presentation of serving the salad in little bread bowls. … Continue reading

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Latkes And Crunchy Mixed Green Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette. Music From Yael Naim.

I know I just posted about Latkes (Potato Pancakes) here, but since it is Hanukkah I made some more last night. These Latkes have parsnips and green onion in the batter which add sweetness and some bite. They were perfectly … Continue reading

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Potato Pancakes With Cranberry, Feta And Almond Salad. New Band: Noun Verb Adjective.

This is in honor of today’s band. With Hanukkah just around the corner, my mind is on Latkes. Of course, I really cannot call these bacon-studded babies ‘latkes’, so we’ll go with Potato Pancakes even though I always think of … Continue reading

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Tomatoes And Burrata With Tapenade. New Calexico Album Just Out This Week.

I don’t understand why an eel is telling a joke, but somehow it makes it all the more funny for me. If your kitchen counter is overflowing with tomatoes from the garden’s last hurrah, then here is the perfect recipe … Continue reading

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Zucchini, Arugula And Shaved Parmesan Salad. Hey Ugly Club…See What You Started? :)

So, yesterday I am faffing around the internet (what else is new?) and I came across this Sleeveface from one of my fave bands, The Ugly Club. You might remember I wrote about them in this post. Sleevefaces! I forgot … Continue reading

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Summer Appetizer Cooking Class At The Essex Culinary Resort

I am enjoying a lovely, wee get away to The Essex Culinary Resort & Spa in Essex Junction, Vermont. Yesterday I had a massage, which was totally indulgent, but Monday afternoon I went to a cooking class, which was FANTASTIC … Continue reading

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Watercress And Brie Tart. Veggie Chopped Cobb Salad. Rocking Summer With Queen Jane.

Yep, this is totally ridiculous, but it made me laugh. You might not trust my taste in videos, but do trust me on how good this meal is. A warm summer evening screams for a light dinner like this tart … Continue reading

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