Recipes by Noshtalgia
Sweet SeptemberWhen September arrives I immediately think apples and apple cider. I think most of us do while looking forward to a change from the extreme heat of summer. A nice crisp apple is synonymous with the crispness of fall.I think fall was one of my Mother's favorite times; maybe being born in September had a little to do with it. My mother… |
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From Pumpkin Patch To TablePumpkins give so much of themselves, they are decorative, they are fun, they are loaded with seeds for both snacking and replanting and all that glorious pulp to cook in a variety of ways.We already have one very large pumpkin gracing our table with a beautifully carved witch all a glow by candle light. This very same pumpkin has… |
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Basil In WinterWelcomeI am constantly amazed at how animated and talkative people get when you mention food. The mere aroma of certain foods can evoke memories that transport us back to a special place and time. Food can bridge the gap between all ages, races and ethnicities.Let's face it, the only thing that should ever come between people is a… |
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Falling Into YouFalling Leaves, falling temperatures no wonder we call this the fall season quite aptly named I would say. While things are falling steadily outside the inside temperatures are on the rise. We slowly raise our thermostats and once again begin to turn up the burners for some cold weather cooking. For me it is an automatic reflex on our… |
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Hot For The PickingThis time of year is bittersweet, sweet because most of the gardens bounty is ripe for the picking and bitter because it means summer is coming to an end.On a brighter note fall is just around the corner and it brings with it crisp air and an abundance of apples, corn and squash to console us through the winter.I had only planted a… |
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Eaten Not StirredMy mother’s great grandparents came from Russia and one of the stories that I found most fascinating was their tradition for a Bloody Mary. According to them the Bloody Mary’s that we are all familiar with stray far from its origins. There was a time when the tomato and the vodka never married together in a glass instead the tomato… |
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Sprouts And SpudsPlace Brussel sprouts and potatoes in large sauté pan with olive oil and butter set to medium high heat. Once sprouts and potatoes are nicely coated with the butter and oil add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes then lower heat, cover and let simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. Turn off heat, add salt, pepper, herbs and… |
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Daydreaming GardenIt is that time of year when I take great pleasure in watching my garden grow. As I wait for sun, rain and nature to take its natural course, I start to daydream of all the wonderful ways that I will prepare the fruits of my labor. Right now I am focused on just how pretty the sweet peas are winding and clinging to anything and… |
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Holiday Heat ReliefThe heat is on, the people have gathered and it is time to keep things cool this holiday weekend. Here is a last minute idea that is fun, quick and plays a double role; beverage and dessert. Plus it is easy enough to leave you free to join in on the fun.Happy Memorial Day!7-UP Fruit Freeze - It's a dessert, it's a cocktail, it's a… |
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Prepped And Ready To Go!Isn't it funny how our fruit consumption increases when someone else has taken the time to do all the work? Prime example, my uncle and I enjoy fresh pink grapefruit segments not the ones that come in a can or jar. Sure, we could purchase the grapefruits and segment them ourselves but it is so much nicer to enjoy the corning glass… |
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