herbs

Asparagus, Ham and Cherry Tomato Quiche; the updates

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We are not quite back to normal yet…. But, then again, with these two in our lives, we may never be normal. I’m not sure how I managed to get them both sitting.  They normally look like this: Mon mari is recovering from a bug kindly donated to the family, but, never fear, work is … Continue reading…

Peas with Parmesan; wascally wabbits; Weekly Menu

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I saw a most upsetting sight the other morning. After all the work I did last summer – reinforcing the chain link fence with chicken wire dug into the ground; adding a 12 inch high wooden fence around the entire front garden; filling in the holes in the ground; patching the holes in the fence…. … Continue reading…

Cornish Hens with Herbs Sauce; Herbs 101

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Herbs and spices. They define cuisines, make meals memorable and take dishes from the boring to the sublime. Most of us know to put oregano on pizza, basil on tomatoes and chives in scrambled eggs. Many of us would like to be more adventuresome, more daring, more creative…. But are a little uncertain what works … Continue reading…

Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives; it won’t be me…

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The voting is in; the people have made their wishes known. FoodBuzz’s Project Food Blog Challenge #1 is over. And I didn’t make the cut. Which comes as no surprise. I didn’t spend the last 3 days tweeting or blogging for votes.  (Not my style.) I realized, when I wrote my post, that it was … Continue reading…