From the monthly archives:

August 2008

Weekend reading: 5 books to explore!

August 22, 2008

Five new books sit in a pile on the edge of my desk, tempting me to read them. I normally don’t have so many books lined up but this week has somehow been ‘the perfect storm’. I purchased an interesting…

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Quick & Simple Sweet Potato Hash

August 18, 2008

Hash has never been something I’ve made often and I’m not sure why the urge struck me this past weekend. Joe was out walking the dog and I puttered around the kitchen assessing just how empty the refrigerator and pantry…

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Fresh Fig & Port Sorbet

August 16, 2008

On Friday, I received my weekly shipment of organic produce and was excited to see a small basket of mission figs. I’ll admit that I don’t have much experience with fresh figs aside from eating them plain or in salads.…

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Rescuing & Sharing Old Recipes

August 13, 2008

I’d like to share my latest project with you, a new blog named Recovered Recipes where old and historic recipes can be shared. I find myself growing increasingly interested in rescuing old handwritten recipes from certain extinction in our digital age.…

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Creme Brulee Oatmeal: Brunch or Dessert?

August 12, 2008

Who knew that oatmeal could be so sinfully sexy? I found my inspiration this past Sunday while having breakfast at Catal in Downtown Disney. They served creamy irish-cut oats with fresh fruit in a bowl, then sprinkled with sugar and…

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Watermelon Salsa

August 8, 2008

And, to conclude my week of watermelon, a savory take on the classic salsa. Although I paired it with some chips, this salsa would go nicely with a piece of grilled fish or other seafood. It’s light and refreshing, but…

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Watermelon Yogurt Ice

August 7, 2008

Today I am pleased to offer this wonderful watermelon yogurt ice which I found from EatingWell.com. It’s lightly creamy without being full of fat and provides a satisfying ‘tang’ from the yogurt. It’s like a combination between sherbet and a…

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Simple & Savory Watermelon Salad

August 6, 2008

A couple months ago we went to a friend’s house for a lazy Sunday morning brunch and I had the most wonderful watermelon salad. I’ve since seen quite a few variations on it but I think it’s best when kept…

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Watermelon Agua Fresca

August 5, 2008

I’ve been wanting to make watermelon agua fresca for the longest time. Although it sounds wildly exotic, it’s quite simply watermelon juice. But don’t let the simplicity fool you – it’s wonderfully good. A few restaurants have it here in…

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Watermelon-Mint Popsicles

August 4, 2008

In the Winter, we crave warm and comforting foods and in the Summer it’s all about cool and refreshing fare. My childhood memories are of eating big slices of juicy, cold watermelon. We raised our own melons and would have…

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