Note: Because there’s so many moving parts to this meal, I’ve organized it into 3 parts. This post is only on the appetizers, the next is on the tagine with beef short ribs, apples, and prunes, and the final post is on the tarte tatin with apples, raisins, and rose
Mmm…nothing like the tartness of pickled cherry tomatoes, with their extra zing, paired with a soft and sweet chevre! I was hunting around the kitchen for a snack last night, and was so happy to remember the jars of pickled cherry tomatoes I made earlier this fall. Made some toast,
Salted-bourbon caramel sauce Rich dark chocolate sauce Maple-bourbon whipped cream Candied pecans & almonds …need I say more? These toppings – and the inevitable sundaes – are so insanely good, yet easy. I’ve been reading through The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters to help inform me for my
This is going to be the start of a love affair between me and tarts. I just bought some mini tart pans, and they are so cute! (Sorry guys.) I’m pretty excited, and plan to make lots of tarts this winter, from savory to sweet. I broke in my tartlet
I tried Leeks Vinaigrette for the first time late this summer while working at The Market Restaurant. I hadn’t heard of it before but instantly loved it, since I’m a sucker for mustardy dressings. Basically, it’s poached leeks with a mustardy vinaigrette, and is typically served with soft- or hard-boiled
This is a super nutritious, jam-packed smoothie. I decided to step up my smoothie game by using a combination of veggie & fruit juice with coconut milk mixed with other fruits. I’ve never been too fond of using smoothies as meal replacement, mostly because I manage to get hungry an
Ahh…there’s nothing like the Chive Sustainable Sunday Suppers. These events get me every time. Working with Chive, I’ve been lucky enough to attend or volunteer at all of these suppers, except one, which they host each season to bring the community together around a common goal: to share delicious local
Delicious Friday night snack. Baked bucheron (semi-aged/slightly firm goat’s milk cheese), my homemade brandied figs, and some warm, just out-of-the oven baguette. Just a bit of snacking inspiration for the weekend…
I woke up this morning to a dark, dreary Sunday with the pitter-patter of the rain bouncing off the roof above my head. I couldn’t be more thankful for a rainy day. All I want to do is curl up in bed with a good book, finally break into that
It’s Monday night, so you’re going to have to bear with my subpar iPhone/Instagram photos, but this was a really tasty meal that was surprisingly easy to pull together. From start to finish, including cleaning the kitchen after, it only took an hour. Poaching fish in fat is really great
All things considered yummy 