Monthly Archives: July 2010

Grilled ‘Za

Posted on July 21, 2010 by terry

We bought a pizza stone this past weekend. We used to have one, but it broke or got left in an oven on some long ago move; so when we hit the magic trifecta while shopping at Cost Plus (Remembering … Continue reading →

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Orange Madeleines

Posted on July 20, 2010 by terry

I made some ‘faux’ madeleines last week using my rolled out sugar cookie dough and our madeleine pans. As usual, I had added the zest of one lemon to the dough. By mistake, I tossed all of the dry ingredients … Continue reading →

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Hot and Sour Eggplant

Posted on July 19, 2010 by terry

I’ll be honest, this recipe needs some work. STILL, I think it comes close enough to the flavor I was looking for – a ‘sweet heat’ – that I will most certainly try again. Rich liked the flavor, but thought … Continue reading →

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A Sunday to putter…

Posted on July 18, 2010 by terry

It is incredibly muggy outside – with the sun battling it out against the rain clouds trying to move through. So far, it’s mostly wind and empty promises, but still, a nice day to hang about the house and get … Continue reading →

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Hmmmmmm…

Posted on July 17, 2010 by terry

I was looking through past entries and what did I discover? I use ‘OK’ to start a posting a whole wicked lot – probably followed closely by ‘So…’ but Imma start slowly here to rectify things. Feel free to call … Continue reading →

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First Harvest (!)

Posted on July 16, 2010 by terry

So… maybe the First Annual Greater Metropolitan Wadsworth Tomato Festival and Driveway Stroll won’t be calling the masses to our door, but heck – we have tomato! Actually, if I count the green ones, we probably have at least a … Continue reading →

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Golnaz’ Fruit Tart Cream

Posted on July 15, 2010 by terry

Our friend Golnaz is justly famous for her fruit tart, a wonderfully flavorful and light dessert that seems to work in winter as well as it does in the summer (this shot is her Homage to Independence Day). She buys … Continue reading →

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Pulled Pork Sammiches

Posted on July 14, 2010 by terry

Our market made me an offer I couldn’t refuse on a boneless pork roast; and so it sat there in the freezer downstairs, making me wonder when the heck I was going to get around to doing something with it. … Continue reading →

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Classic Meatloaf (now with Oatmeal!)

Posted on July 13, 2010 by terry

You may recall our cupboard up over the refrigerator; where all our holiday baking supplies go to live out their days in quiet desperation – really, it’s all just heartbreak and jello boxes. Irregardless; while rummaging for a fresh bag … Continue reading →

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Chili Glazed Brussels Spouts

Posted on July 12, 2010 by terry

OK, I’m cheating just a wee, tiny bit. The picture is not the completed sprouts – just them in process with the onion and pine nuts. The completed dish went really well with the chili glazed salmon, and leftovers are … Continue reading →

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