Monthly Archives: June 2013

Summer Pudding

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OH MAMA! White bread never tasted so good !! Truth be told, I cannot remember when I last tasted white bread.  Give me whole grain, rye, sourdough, pumpernickel… anything but white bread.  My friend Angie knows that if I plan … Continue reading

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Grilled Marinated Eggplant and Parsley Pesto

It’s officially summer!  Lots of outdoor grilling and overwhelming amounts of eggplant and zucchini in the garden.  My herb garden is spilling over with parsley, rosemary, oregano, thyme, dill, chives and basil.  One of life’s simple pleasures is walking out of the back door and … Continue reading

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Red Wine Poached Pears with Almond Cream and Wine Jelly

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During the winter my favorite decadence to share with friends in front of a roaring fireplace is a ruby port, some Stilton, toasted walnuts and pears.  Ahh, wintertime nirvana! Warmer weather calls for a lighter variation but one that is still decadent.  And it … Continue reading

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Feta Cheese Filled Filo Turnovers

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If you’ve read our bios, you know that Oli is the chef and that I love to cook, share and explore world cuisines and fine wines.  My daytime job, as they say, is medicine.  Early in my career I had … Continue reading

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