Some comfort food for my poor, sick Rick

Posted by Gabi on 14 November 08

 
Rick, my sweet, has been laid low with a bad cold for the last three days.  I actually enjoy taking care of him although I must admit he’s been a bit of  a right grumpy old Eeyore! He is a worker bee through and through and does not like to lay about so keeping him down is [...]

 Refreshing Drinks and Vichyssoise from the Feast!

Posted by Gabi on 7 July 08

 
Continuing on with the recipes from the bookclub feast we come to the Minted Limeade, Iced Tea with Lemon Verbena Syrup and the Kaffir Lime and Lemongrass Vichyssoise…

All are very easy- do you remember my post making Mint Syrup a few months ago? Well for the limeade I  made another batch of mint syrup, and [...]

 Ajiaco and Crumpets with Pebre

Posted by Gabi on 13 March 08

I lived for several years with some lovely friends from Chile. During that time I learned to enjoy much of Chilean food and I was fortunate enough to learn to prepare a few favorite dishes. 
Chile possesses a lengthy coastline and a central valley that is one of the most productive growing areas of the world (most of the fresh produce available [...]

 Baby- it’s cold outside!

Posted by Gabi on 18 January 08

It has been so cold in Salt Lake that every one I know is wearing layer upon layer of clothes and still can’t get warm. Today I’m wearing four layers on top and two on the bottom and I’m still an ice cube. My office is freezing, my car is freezing and I have to [...]