This recipe has it all. It’s earthy – nutty – deep – salty – herbal – rich – fresh – silky – and delicious. The multitude and variety of different flavors and textures meld together and melt in your mouth all at once. Toasted almonds, of course, with brined black olives, aromatic mushroom and sage…
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I’m a little obsessed with my eclectic collection of gourmet oils and vinegars these days. A few weeks ago I received an invitation for a class and tasting at a local speciality oil and vinegar shop. It was most delightful. I inhaled the amazing aromas and liberally sampled just about everything. Oh, it was so…
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I’m a little obsessed with my lemons these days… It’s not what you think. Meyer lemons, preserved lemons, lemon curd, lemon salt, lemon butter, lemon tart, lemon chips, lemon this, lemon that, lemon everything…and Sicilian Lemon Balsamic Vinegar. Oh, I just had to… Sicilian Lemon Basil Soup 1 Tbs. olive oil 1 small shallot, minced…
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I don’t often imbibe in creative cocktails – or cocktails of any sort. I’m more of a wine connoisseur. However, on a recent evening out, I perused the intricate and quite delicate cocktail menu calling my name at the corner table. The flavor combinations looked and sounded downright fantabulous. Although I selected my favorite red…
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I recently started my day with this little snack. It was amazing, I tell you. Amazing. Not too sweet. Just a little zip. And a whole lotta crunch. Coconut Cream and Spicy Snip Chips Coconut Cream: 1 cup coconut cream (or the super thick goodness on the top of a can of full fat coconut…
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Crazy for limes once again…specifically Persian Lime Oil this time… we ventured into something a little bit different. Roasted eggplant: yum Extra virgin olive oil: yes Spicy red pepper flakes: yep Fresh mint: yahoo Persian Lime Olive Oil: ei yi yi…my mouth is watering The puree is utterly amazing in and of itself. The flavors…
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Labneh – that ultra-strained, lightly salty, Middle Eastern yogurt “cheese” – or made through a process of straining yogurt via suspension or compression. It’s special. It lasts a really, really long time without getting moldy or otherwise spoiling. It can last for weeks, and still taste as good as when freshly bought or made. You see, the ultra…
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Yes, I am one to exaggerate. It only happens from time to time… In this instance, however, I am not overstating my method and enthusiam. We absolutely love, love, love the simple combination of sea salt, lime, and cilantro. It actually all began on a trip to India for my husband, when his poor gut simply…
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Sometimes – and only sometimes – I just don’t want to come up with anything new. My brain, my body…my energy – it’s done. I will stand in front of the refrigerator door and just look. I peruse. And then, without even trying ~ Shazam! It all comes together. Leftovers and all…things just seem to…
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Yes, it’s October and it is certainly cooling down. The air is brisk and I notice a bite to the air on my morning walks. Fall, though, with the crisp coolness and the subtly of the light blue sky against bright bold colors of changing leaves, is my very favorite time of year. That said,…
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