Category Archives: Cooking

What do you think sunshine tastes like?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

It’s that time of year when the Farmer’s Markets are overflowing with everything under the sun.  Most of the time we go just for something to do, interesting farmers to talk to, bustling shoppers with their cool shopping baskets and … Continue reading →

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How to eat like an Italian

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Sewfrench

Start your day, early, at the Farmer’s Market choose a beautiful variety of heirloom tomatoes.  Include some of your own, if you have them.  The Green Zebra, on the right, is from our deck. After cubing your tomatoes heavily douse … Continue reading →

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Trying not to OD…….

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Sewfrench

…..but the blueberries are SO good this year!  Huge and supersweet. Prices aren’t so sweet because of the heavy rain that came at picking time….  Some of the berries weren’t able to get to the market.  I also hear tales … Continue reading →

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Recreating foodie memories…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Sewfrench

Do you do this?  Do you recreate the bestest foodie moments of your life?  Or at least try to??? We are obsessed with eating out, trying new recipes, trying to recreate favorite dishes and especially the best of times……… This … Continue reading →

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Friday Funday!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Sewfrench

Tara, this one’s for you! Tara’s Terrific Grapefruit Mint Margarita printer friendly version 1 shot simple syrup 4 shots fresh grapefruit juice 3 shots tequila 1 shot lime juice Muddle 16 smaller mint leaves with the simple syrup and grapefruit … Continue reading →

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Wickedly Good Wednesday

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sewfrench

Okay, so we’ve made mint iced tea, mint chocolate chunk cookies, what’s next?? The most common suggestion I’ve gotten, so far?  Mojito’s.  Sounds like a good idea for me. Wednesday doesn’t always have to be a Winesday, now does it??? … Continue reading →

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Do you need Tempting on this Tuesday?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Sewfrench

Amanda has been hard at work researching mint recipes for me.  This was her winning pick for using up more fresh mint.  Thanks for the photography, too, Amanda! Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Fresh Mint 1 stick of butter, room temperature … Continue reading →

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Cilantro Lovers’ Perfect Guacamole

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Sewfrench

Oh, the cilantro is just about out of control and the avocados I bought several days are in their prime, that means it’s Taco Tuesday!  We’re cooking it up at home this week. Seems like, as the years have passed, … Continue reading →

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More Birthday Goodness

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Sewfrench

The Ultimate Egg Salad enjoyed on an incredible fresh baked croissant.  Need I say more? Chop, chop, let’s get at it! Egg Salad  8 hard boiled eggs, chopped 1/3 cup mayo 1 TBS Deli style mustard or Dijon 1 TBS … Continue reading →

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What is better on a cold and rainy day

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Sewfrench

….than a bowl of tomato soup? A bowl of homemade tomato soup goodness. That’s what I’m talking about. Tomato Soup printer friendly version 3 good-sized shallots, sliced and diced 3 smaller garlic cloves, chopped up A sprinkling of cayenne flakes … Continue reading →

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