Monthly Archives: March 2008

Hot Buttered Crumpets or why Britannia Rules!

Posted on 2008/03/10 by Gabi

  I love hot, buttered Crumpets! There- I’ve admitted to my latest addiction. I don’t really know why I haven’t been making them all along. They are something I never really thought about. We always had English Muffins around our … Continue reading →

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Sometimes dinner is kind of a Mezze

Posted on 2008/03/07 by Gabi

A Mezze or Meze is a word for a taste or a snack in several Mediterranean cuisines- it is similar to the Spanish Tapas. And- sometimes it’s the easiest thing to pull together for a weeknight dinner or a Saturday … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, faves, Main Dishes, Recipes, tea treats, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Back up the foodblog chain or Make your own reversible mutated memes!

Posted on 2008/03/04 by Gabi

What have I done?!? So oaky-dokey…um I tagged  Tempered Woman for the 5 facts meme and like an adorable fluff ball of a kitten that is purring in your lap one moment and then suddenly extends all of its claws right into … Continue reading →

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Coq au Vin with Piesporter and my first cookbook love the Larousse Gastronomique.

Posted on 2008/03/03 by Gabi

When the new issue of Gourmet arrived this last week I spied a recipe for a quick Coq Au Vin made with Riesling. Recipe here. It reminded me of being 14 years old and making dinner out of the Larousse … Continue reading →

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