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French? Pork Stew

Posted on October 15, 2012 by terry

1969. Kraft Foods came out with a happenin’ little advertisement featuring all kinds of exotic food fantasies from around the world, including one called Porc Pyrenees (their spelling and lack of accent). It looked as though it would be tasty, … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Carrots Vichy

Posted on November 11, 2011 by terry

Simple to make, tasty, good for you, and kinda elegant – what more could you ask from a vegetable? Carrots cooked in sparkling water with a bit of butter and sugar and a dash of vermouth – and I’ve read … Continue reading →

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Carrot-Grapefruit Salad

Posted on September 1, 2011 by terry

Here’s the last bit I picked up from that magazine in the book store/coffee shop a few weeks ago – a carrot and grapefruit salad with a tequila, lime and ginger dressing that is – supposedly – spicy. It isn’t, … Continue reading →

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Orange Pineapple Jello Salad

Posted on April 25, 2011 by terry

Yup – it’s a molded salad – with freshly shredded carrot – I TOLD you I was going to turn 2011 into a “Say Something Jello Mold” year! The Family D was joining us for Easter Brunch, and I wanted … Continue reading →

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French Carrots

Posted on January 6, 2011 by terry

Back in August, I posted about the carrots offered up as a nibble at the now shuttered Brasserie Jo, and how I thought I had found the recipe. Not so much. I mean, that made a nice enough little dish … Continue reading →

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Carrots Vichy

Posted on October 30, 2010 by terry

Simple and OH! so tasty, I can’t imagine why this recipe isn’t better known; tho’ there is the whole WWII French Government during Occupation thing (watch Casablanca again, it’ll all become clear). Nazi collaborateurs aside, Vichy is also known for … Continue reading →

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French Carrot Salad

Posted on August 28, 2010 by terry

Supposedly, this little bit of a nosh is served as a salad and made with shredded carrots. I have only ever had it as an accompaniment to the wonderful warm bread brought to the table while perusing the menu at … Continue reading →

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