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Pork Chops with Maple Syrup and Mustard; the Hostess Gift

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I could never find real (or fake) maple syrup in Andorra or Ireland. But I found it in France: Canadian Maple Syrup. I didn’t puzzle over it too much; I was just happy with my good fortune. Then, one year at a Christmas market, I saw a big pavilion featuring the foods and products of … Continue reading…

Beluga Lentil Tarts

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I love lentils. I love small things (Not diamonds…. I like big diamonds.  Never had a big diamond, but I’m pretty sure I’d like it.) Back to the food (It’s been one of those days.) Ahem…. I’m not sure where I first saw Beluga Lentils but I immediately wanted them. Amazingly, I found them right … Continue reading…

Grilled Cod with Horseradish Mustard Sauce

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We’re expanding our fish repertoire. Mon mari‘s caveat is ‘No bones’. We eat a lot of salmon… But, sometimes, a little variety is nice. I get the ‘back’ of cod.  It has no bones. We’re both happy. Best part – it’s ready in 15 minutes! Grilled Cod with Horseradish Mustard Sauce Total time: 30 minutes … Continue reading…

Traditional American Potato Salad

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Traditional American Potato Salad, at least the Mid-Western version I grew up with, has, like so many classics of cuisines around the world, as many iterations as there are cooks. Some dressings are cooked, some not; some add eggs, celery, peppers, onions or pickles, some not. My particular favorite used lots of mayonnaise and good, … Continue reading…

Honey Mustard Pork Chops

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This has been a wretched spring. It’s almost the end of May and we are, once again, lighting fires every night. Two weeks ago I wore shorts while I mowed the lawn and did the initial planting in the potager. I’m back to long pants and sweatshirts. For obvious reasons, we have not been doing … Continue reading…