Monthly Archives: August 2009

Fresh Raspberry Tarts and a Fresh Start

Posted on 2009/08/26 by Gabi

Once, I remember well, my life was a feast where all hearts opened and all wines flowed. Jadis, si je me souviens bien, ma vie était un festin où s’ouvraient tous les coeurs, où tous les vins coulaient. -Arthur Rimbaud … Continue reading →

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Fresh Corn and Shiitake Mushroom Quiche

Posted on 2009/08/09 by Gabi

I find this a very satisfying way to make use of the fresh corn available at the farmers’ market or if you’re lucky your own back yard during the summertime. The cornmeal in the crust adds a bit of crunch … Continue reading →

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Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

Posted on 2009/08/04 by Gabi

  In general I don’t care for commercially made strawberry ice cream- but the homemade stuff- that’s another thing altogether.  I bought a pound of organic strawberries and found a recipe for no-cook strawberry ice cream in Gourmet August 2009 -which … Continue reading →

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Climb every mountain- and when you get there have a picnic!

Posted on 2009/08/03 by Gabi

The wildflowers are in glorious bloom right now  in the Albion Basin at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon in the Wasatch mountains  past  Alta Ski Resort.  Rick and I always try to have our anniversary picnic as near to our actual  June anniversary … Continue reading →

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