With the 4th of July right around the corner and the beginning of summer, thoughts turn to grilling, less time at a hot stove and cold salads. Macaroni salad is one of my favorites and always on the table for summer gatherings. Simple to make, only a short time on the stove cooking the macaroni,…
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Ermine frosting, sometimes called boiled milk frosting is silky, light and less sweet than an American buttercream. It’s called boiled milk because you make a pudding with milk, flour and sugar and whip it with butter and in this case cocoa powder. Ermine frosting is a vintage recipe from the 1800’s and was originally created…
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A couple of days ago, our mighty MGMT gave us a look at the laugh-out-loud BigFoot and Yeti AI posts out there, and they are all worth a look. This is why I have a sort of love/hate relationship with the idea of AI. This week has certainly shown how it can be used for…
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Its just about time to get grilling, summer is right around the corner. This flank steak (you can also use skirt or hanger steak) is marinated in chimichurri and is ready in no time. It’s garlicky, herby and delicious. Serve with some roasted tomatoes, seasonal corn on the Cobb, rice, mashed potatoes or on a…
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It’s the first month of summer and time for some pretty high profile celebrations, like these: Summer Solstice Yes, June 20 is the longest day of the year, and the official mark of the start of summer. Some might celebrate in more mystical ways, but it’s really just a cool piece of celestial activity that…
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Beachy vibes are in the air. And this Sunday’s feeling like we need a little Bossa Nova to take us there. Listening to Lully Hill this week on Sunday Jams. Now, I’ve been into Bossa Nova for over a decade and can familiarize myself with songs and artists pretty well. I do have my favorites….
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Crostata can be sweet or savory, it’s basically a tart or galette, served as main course or appetizer. I use the galette dough (posted last week) recipe omitting the sugar for this savory Italian tart, made with swiss chard, spinach, 3 different types of onions in a ricotta base. It’s delicious served with tomato sauce…
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