At the same time we made our Cranberry Gin in March, we made a Blackberry Vodka. Six months later it too is ready to be used. We decided to make it into a lovely blackberry tarragon sauce to accompany our roasted chicken. This is a slightly tart sauce that goes well with chicken but would […]
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Remembering an Amazing Wedding Dinner
Two years ago we eloped and were married on the Boston Common. After a week straight of rain, we had a beautiful sunny day and an absolutely perfect wedding. For dinner we had the fortunate opportunity to dine at the chef’s table at L’Espalier in Boston. If you ever have the chance, we highly recommend the experience. From […]
Cornish Pasty
The Cornish Pasty is a great addition to a picnic or packed lunch. The origins of the Pasty are unclear but it is suggested that the Cornish tin miners had the pasty as a ready to eat meal whilst working in the mine. The crimped edge was held whilst eating the pasty holding the ensuring that the miners dirty fingers did not touch food […]
Cornish Pasty
The Cornish Pasty is a great addition to a picnic or packed lunch. The origins of the Pasty are unclear but it is suggested that the Cornish tin miners had the pasty as a ready to eat meal whilst working in the mine. The crimped edge was held whilst eating the pasty holding the ensuring that the miners dirty fingers did not touch food […]
The “What we Have Left in the Fridge” Pizza
We often try to use what ever we have in the fridge or freezer for dinner. It sometimes turns into our own version of “Chopped”, although tonight it was far tamer. As we had some sour dough bread proofing, we decided to take half and use it to make a pizza. As it turned out it, was […]
Roast Beets with Pickled Apple and Goat Cheese
This dish makes a great start to dinner or can be adapted into canapes. Ingredients: beets (beetroot)applesherry vinegarsugarbrioche – See previous blog!goat cheesesour cream salt and pepperherbs de provenceolive oil Place the beets in a rosting pan with water, salt and pepper and some olive oil. Roast the beets covered with tin foil in a […]
2007 Clos Du Val Chardonnay Carneros
I know it is not right, but I often buy wine based on the label. This label reminded me of a photo frame I have and I decided to try it, despite the $25 price tag. What we found upon drinking it was a delightful, light chardonnay with hints of apple and citrus rather than […]
Goat Cheese Stuffed Figs Wrapped in Bacon
We love entertaining. Deciding on the menu, picking out the serving dishes, deciding who to invite over…we love all of it. This is a yummy example of a small bite that is easy to make and easy to serve. We started with dried figs and sliced them almost in half- we left a seam on […]