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Braised Lamb with White Beans
in Do you like to cook?, on March 10, 2008
Have you ever read Five Quarters of the Orange or Blackberry Wine ? Or maybe you've heard of the novel Chocolat or have seen the popular movie with Juliette Binoche and johnny depp ?
Well, the author of these beautifully spun tales, Joanne Harris, also has two cookbooks, The Frenc...
Favorite Recipes of the Week
in Do you like to cook?, on March 9, 2008
At least once a week I try to catch up with my favorite food blogs. You would be amazed by just how many hours I could devote to this activity!
Yes, I do have a life.
These are the best I've seen this week.
Betty at Cuisine Quotidienne shares her golden and juicy looking Spicy Sunda...
WHB - Herbes de Provence
in Do you like to cook?, on March 7, 2008
My entry for this week's Weekend Herb Blogging is a salad of rich, dark green le Puy lentils infused with herbes de Provence and garlic, scattered with chunks of tangy, fresh goat cheese and served with crunchy slices of French bread.
WHB's inspiring creator, Kalyn , has offered the ta...
Weekend Events
in Do you like to cook?, on March 6, 2008
The beach is the place to be this weekend. There are events celebrating wine and seafood on both the Gulf and Atlantic coasts.
The Outer Banks in North Carolina are playing host to the Outer Banks Taste of the Beach festival. Spend three nights and days on The Outer Banks, tasting some of the fin...
Mini Corn Muffins With Red Pepper and Green Onions
in Do you like to cook?, on March 5, 2008
I haven't made savory mini muffins in ages! Possibly since last August .
Last night's were wonderful, little bite-sized muffins that I served with apéritifs to Danish friends who came for dinner. The theme of the evening was Mexican and I wanted it to be memorable - especially since they...
March at the Farmer's Market
in Do you like to cook?, on March 3, 2008
The month of March already? Hard to believe that for many of us, winter is pretty much over. (If you're still buried under piles of snow, don't despair, it will melt soon!)
The softness of spring is in the air, bringing with it an array of new produce at the Farmers Markets.
At their ...
Pad Thai - A Huge Thanks to Pim!
in Do you like to cook?, on March 2, 2008
Friday evening I whipped up one of my all time favorite dishes: Pad thai .
Attending the University of Washington in Seattle meant that a fabulous and inexpensive Thai restaurant was around virtually every corner. My Pad Thai addiction was easily satisfied.
When we moved away I learn...
A Dream of a Cream Soup
in Do you like to cook?, on February 29, 2008
Broccoli.
A word that evokes disgust in some and delight in others. I fall into the latter category.
There are few things I find as satisfying and delicious as a simple, rich bowl of Cream of Broccoli soup. It can be whipped up in very little time and I always feel good about eating my vitamin pack...
Another Weekend of Food Fun!
in Do you like to cook?, on February 28, 2008
Before I began contributing to Like to Cook I had no idea there was such a variety of food and wine festivals to attend!
I try to take advantage of any events in our area. There are always wine tastings to attend and last weekend was the Fete de la Bigarade . Last October there was a weekend du...
Maybe I Just Don't Get It...
in Do you like to cook?, on February 26, 2008
Food is a pleasure to our senses: its texture, its aroma, its visual appeal and most importantly, its flavor .
True flavor is what I seek when I buy food. So, imagine my dismay at discovering something called a Grapple when I was in the States earlier this month. It's an apple that is made t...
Seville Oranges - Making Marmalade
in Do you like to cook?, on February 25, 2008
A Saturday outing to la Fête de la Bigarade in la Caunette , a small village just up the road from our small village, yielded several kilos of bitter, Seville oranges, also called bigarades .
How could I resist buying a bag of these fragrant, plump and juicy beauties?
I couldn'...
Feeding The Birds
in Do you like to cook?, on February 21, 2008
There are many unique holidays in February. Holidays such as Groundhog Day, Valentine's Day, President's Day and most importantly, National Chocolate Soufflé Day (February 28).
February is also the month in which Lithuania , Sri Lanka , Estonia and St. Lucia celebrate their Independenc...
February Festival Fun
in Do you like to cook?, on February 20, 2008
There's a little bit of something for everyone going on this weekend around the globe!
Menton, located along the beautiful French Riviera in the south of France, is celebrating the golden lemon for three weekends at their annual Fête du Citron which features parades, fireworks, visit...
Tag...I'm It!
in Do you like to cook?, on February 16, 2008
I've been tagged for a meme by Lia Huber at Swirling Notions in which I'm to reveal Random Truths About Myself.
So, here you go...random, silly and sometimes embarrassing tidbits about me.
What Were You Doing 10 Years Ago?
Preparing to move from Seattle to New Orleans.
What Were Yo...
Moules Marinières Recipe
in Do you like to cook?, on February 15, 2008
Originally a Belgian dish, Moules Marinières can be found on restaurant menus in almost every seaside town in France. They are often associated with sitting by the sea in the summertime, but I prefer mussels in the winter. They are usually plumper , juicier and more flavorful.
This is a qui...
Cornbread Cook-Off
in Do you like to cook?, on February 13, 2008
Think you make the most amazing and fabulous cornbread? Think that recipe is worth $5,000 in cash and a $2,500 stainless steel gas range?
If so, Martha White and Lodge Cast Iron are looking for you! The 2008 Cornbread Cook-Off is searching for the best, most original main dish cornbread recip...
Cauliflower and Apple Soup at au Midi
in Do you like to cook?, on February 10, 2008
Yesterday I went out to lunch with my sister and three of her friends at au Midi , an unassuming, little French restaurant in Aptos , California. The owners are a couple from Cassis , Muriel and Michel Loubiére. He smoothly and charmingly works the front of the house and she's the genius in...
More February Food and Wine Festivals
in Do you like to cook?, on February 9, 2008
Garlic in vast quantities can be enjoyed all weekend in Delray Beach, Florida at the 9th Annual Delray Beach Garlic Fest . Events include wine tasting, live entertainment, a children's area and gourmet, garlicky food. Yum!
If it's wine you're after, there are several wine tasting event...
February At The Farmer's Market
in Do you like to cook?, on February 6, 2008
Each month brings its unique flavors to the farmer's markets. February is no exception.
The shortest month of the year offers plenty of healthy fruit, vegetables and seafood, some of which are in season for just a brief time. So take advantage and savor these seasonal delights!
In the nor...
New Orleans Recipes to Celebrate Mardi Gras
in Do you like to cook?, on February 5, 2008
Happy Mardi Gras!
When I crave the food from New Orleans (which is often) I either crack open one of my New Orleans cookbooks or have a look at one of numerous, mouthwatering New Orleans and Louisiana food blogs and websites out there.
Attorney and dynamic food writer, Robert D. Peyton, review...
Bubble and Squeak
in Do you like to cook?, on February 4, 2008
Bubble and Squeak is said to have been named for the sound this old English dish of leftovers makes while it's cooking.
It is so delicious, easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. I highly recommend it!
Bubble and Squeak
1 pound potatoes, unpeeled
2 ½ ounces butter
8 ounces c...
The Po-Boy
in Do you like to cook?, on February 3, 2008
Since I'm here in New Orleans I thought I should talk some more about some of the city's unique food traditions.
I've already written about Red Beans and Rice , Jambalaya and recently made Gumbo , which I wrote about on Chez Loulou.
As much a symbol of New Orleans as mardi gras...
February Food and Wine Festivals
in Do you like to cook?, on February 1, 2008
The first week of February offers seafood and wine tasting events, a scrumptious sounding chocolate festival and of course, Carnival celebrations around the world!
Portland, Oregon plays host to the Oregon Seafood and Wine Festival this Friday and Saturday, offering Oregon wine and seafood de...
Baked Spanish Shrimp
in Do you like to cook?, on January 30, 2008
Sizzling hot, garlic and hot red pepper laced, Spanish tapas-style shrimp is one of my favorite dishes to share with friends.
This is a pleasantly simple and satisfying recipe that I think you'll love. It only takes a bit of chopping and measuring, then throw everything in a couple ...
CSA's
in Do you like to cook?, on January 28, 2008
You've heard this term by now, haven't you?
CSA, Community Supported Agriculture, is partnership between the community and the farmers or growers whereby CSA Members support the farm throughout the season, assuming either all or part of the costs and risks, and in return the farmers commit...
Late January Food Events
in Do you like to cook?, on January 25, 2008
There are plenty of Food Festivals to attend this weekend!
Tart, little kumquats are being celebrated this Saturday at the Kumquat Festival in Dade City, Florida. Some of the festivities include a farmer's market, kumquat dishes to taste, a craft show and wagon rides.
This one sounds fanta...
Blue Ocean Fishphone
in Do you like to cook?, on January 22, 2008
Seafood lovers have been given a new tool to help them make educated choices when they're out shopping for seafood.
The Blue ocean Institute has recently introduced Fish Phone , a text messaging service to help you make sustainable seafood choices.
To find out about your seafood choice, ...
WHB #116 - Creamy Farro and Chickpea Soup
in Do you like to cook?, on January 20, 2008
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The recipe I'm contributing is a soup that I made for an Italian dinner party with the farro that I brought back from Milan in November. If you remember, farro is an ancient wheat varie...
Italian Farro
in Do you like to cook?, on December 15, 2007
... a couple of weeks ago and brought back several little goodies that I cannot find here in France. Farro was one of them.
Farro is an ancient wheat variety that is a traditional ingredient in...