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39 Years and Counting – Cranberry Relish

In the 1980’s, I headed to my parents’ house in Florida for the holidaze armed with Parade Magazine loaded with Julia Child’s ideas for a feast worthy of the daze. I no longer carve the breast out of the raw … Continue reading

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Julia Child’s Cranberry Relish, Still

To paraphrase a sitcom on TV… “It was 198-something and Julia Child was the food editor for Parade Magazine.” Ms. Child published an entire Thanksgiving menu; which I actually made – even to the point of following her instruction to … Continue reading

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Julia Child’s Cranberry Relish, Again

Most every year since 1982 – so, going on four decades – I have made this cranberry relish to enjoy and share with friends for the holidaze season. And share is the correct term for the original recipe, which makes … Continue reading

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Parfait! French Peas

I was meeting friends for lunch, general chat, and wine. I had a nice looking shrimp salad recipe I wanted to try on them, but… It called for broccoli and, much as I like broccoli, it just somehow sounded wrong … Continue reading

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Parfait! French Peas

Tender, sweet, and oh! so tasty; this is just about the only way I make peas anymore, so thanks to Julia Child and whomever inspired her to simplify the more traditional French pea cooking method… we don’t need no scallions … Continue reading

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Parfait! Cranberry Relish

Just in time for the holidays – and NOW with a new twist: pantry-shelf stable cranberry relish! I really have no idea why I never thought to look into canning this, my most favorite of all cranberry sauces. One batch … Continue reading

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Best! Cranberry Relish

As I mentioned Monday, Thanksgiving is coming, and in my not-so-humble opinion, cranberry sauce is just about as important as the turkey. SO. Why just open a can and splorch this tubular (totally!) thing out on a dish to serve … Continue reading

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