Meyer Lemon Fresh Shallot Sweet Butter

There’s nothing like veggies FRESH from the garden. Whether they be carrots covered in dirt (oh, thank you, Bonnie) tasting candy-sweet, flavor-bomb cherry tomatoes, super spicy radishes, crisp mesclun lettuce, OR fragrant and fabulous baby shallots, I’ll take it all. FRESH from the ground is superb – amazing – astounding. I recently harvested some “baby”…

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Legendary French Onion Soup

I discovered Stéphane and My French Heaven years ago, while living in the dreary winter of the Pacific Northwest.Astounded by his talent, in awe of his photography, paralyzed by his way with words, humor and sentiment, as well as his incredible background and experience in life, I immediately pursued a friendship with him. (An “online”…

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Basic Spinach Onion Swiss Tomato Quiche

Simply said: “Quiche is THE BEST!”Really, that’s all there is to say. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Snack.A perfect crust, filled with cheese, egg, and ANYTHING else your heart desires, fits the bill all days, any time of day. Yup. That’s it. Thus, a simple homemade crust, filled with sautéed spinach and eggs, a little cream, Swiss…

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Balsamic Lime Roasted Onions

“It’s like candied dirt in the most wonderful way.” ~Eliza, my sweet polished stone. She has a way with words.I’m so blessed with my friends. Of course this recipe has a story behind it. Yes, of course.This time, though, the story has two parts; two people; and two sources of joy (in addition to the…

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