June 2011
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Summer Shortcuts for an Easy Breezy 4th of July
I always have great foodie plans for a fantastic Fourth of July celebration the likes no one has ever seen.  I create sketches in my head of tall trees dripping with tiny white lights and an shabby chic chandelier hanging from old sailors’ rope over a perfectly mismatched collection of faded, painted chairs and a table so enticing guests would linger for hours.  I create menus that’d...
Jun 29th
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5 Days of Garlic Gold
Herbed Popovers made glorious with a gremolata-inspired infusion of Garlic Gold olive oil and herbed garlic nuggets. About a month ago, I was talking to my big brother — the one who could sell ice to an Eskimo — and he was going on and on (and on) about this great new brand called Garlic Gold.  He was so engrossed in highlighting every delicious detail of their hand-crafted olive...
Jun 21st
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