Recipes for Loving Life in our Kitchen, Home and Garden
Fresh Raspberry Tarts and a Fresh StartPosted by Gabi on 26 August 09
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 1873 Nothing better than a fresh raspberry tart in a cookie crust unless it’s a [...]
Fresh Corn and Shiitake Mushroom QuichePosted by Gabi on 9 August 09
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 and the herbs in the quiche complement the flavours of the Shitakes and corn. Fresh [...]
Kouign Amann aux amandes and my “Bretagne Braid”Posted by Gabi on 30 May 09
Individual Kouign Amann aux amandes “Bretagne Braid” These are my own version of Kouign Amann. Kouign Amann (which is pronounced “Queen Ah-mahn”) means butter cake in the Breton language. They are the mouthwatering, buttery, salty, caramelized, sweet pastry from Bretagne- the region of Brittany in France. With the addition of a bit of marzipan and toasted [...]
On Scones… Orange Blueberry Almond SconesPosted by Gabi on 27 January 09
For me one of the benefits of cold weather is that Rick and I get to share tea fairly frequently. One of us will skulk about the kitchen hovering near the stove and suddenly turn with a smile to the other and say ” How about a nice cup of tea?” Last Sunday, as the [...]
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