Have you ever tasted something so deliciously fresh and vibrant, that you couldn't stop eating it ........... until the bowl was squeaky-clean-empty? That's how we were with this Pink Citrus Granita; with fresh lemon, lime and grapefruit juice and zest, it absolutely bursts with delightful flavor. A splash of Grand Marnier takes the already wonderful granita to the crème de la crème level. What ...
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Five Sweet Sensations for Your Sweetheart
Did you know it's official now? In fact, three days ago we entered into ........... ............. bona fide Cupid Month! That means it fairly legal to indulge in and/or share a sweet treat or two this month. Here at The Café we've got a few favorites that we've enjoyed for Valentine's gone by. Check out the line up over at PARADE Magazine, I think you'll find something your sweetheart, family ...
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Dear Rose, If you're out there somewhere, please forgive me, but I just couldn't do it. You might not understand, but I just couldn't. Let me explain. Okay, here goes - you see, I have a blog called The Café Sucré Farine (that's French and you can read all about the name here). I do this "blog thing" together with my best friend, Scott, who's also my husband, photographer, chief ...
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These Lemon and White Chocolate Scones are moist and delicious and come together quickly!
I made a batch of these Lemon and White Chocolate Scones this past weekend and when my husband took the first bite, his eyes widened. His comment was “If I knew scones could taste like this, I would have become a believer a long time ago.” I think he was referring to the fact that many scones are ...Read More →Honey Sriracha Peanut Sauce
Do you ever feel, just when you get a really good thing going, that somebody throws you a curve ball? It happens to me almost every year. I love the holidays, but usually eat way too much and don't get enough exercise. There are always lots of festivities going on and many of them revolve around food. My jeans start to fit a little snugger and by New Year's, I'm beginning to feel quite ...
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This Mediterranean Chicken and Shrimp is quick, easy and loaded with fabulous flavor!
Most days, I have a zillion ideas racing through my mind ......... sometimes too many. "No more ideas, mom!" That's what my sweet daughter, Cait said to me one day when we were ........... .......... planning her wedding. She had graduated from college that May and we had the whole summer to ...Read More →Chicken Tortilla Soup
Whatever you do, don't let the season pass without making this fabulous Chicken Tortilla Soup!! I made a large pot earlier this week and we enjoyed it for dinner one evening. "Oh my goodness!" "Wow!" "Amazing!" These were the descriptive words that slipped out with the first spoonfuls. We happily ate the leftovers for lunch every day this week, and the same words were repeated with ...
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Has breakfast become a bit boring? I hear you; the same-old-same-old stuff day-after-day-after-day? It might be time to shake it up a little and try something fun and new ........... something quite respectably, "legal" too (since many of us are trying to eat a bit leaner and healthier as the new year continues to roll out). We love this wonderful Warm Mixed Berry Compote with Greek Yogurt ...
Read More →Ruby Red Grapefruit and Orange Marmalade
"It's funny, we didn't have marmalade for the first 25 years of our marriage.", my husband commented after I made this delightful jam this past week. "That's because I didn't really like it, I thought all marmalade was quite bitter". I replied, "I can't believe I went all those years not knowing how wonderful it could be - and how easy it is to make!" Did you ever discover something that ...
Read More →Beef Bourguignon Soup
Julia would have called it "Bœuf Bourguignon" (pronounced like this) or perhaps even "Boeuf à la Bourguignonne". Such a fancy name for what we would, most likely, simply call "beef stew". However, there are two delicious, distinct differences; bacon and wine. Bacon is sautéed until crisp, then removed from the pan to produce the initial cooking fat. The beef is seared in the bacon drippings ...
Read More →Chopped Asian Chicken Salad Rolls
I've got another idea to help keep you on the right track; with your light and lean eating, that is. Did you see the Chopped Asian Chicken Salad we posted on Monday? I had some fun dressing it up in new clothes as Chopped Asian Chicken Salad Rolls - simply by rolling it up in thinly sliced cucumbers. It makes a really pretty and unique presentation. Just slice English cucumbers ...
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As much as I love the holidays, it's wonderful to have a fresh new season upon us. For Scott and I, it's a time to re-group, renew and re-prioritize ......... in all areas of our lives. More exercise and eating smarter are up there near the top of the list. And I don’t know about you, but right now I’m craving light, fresh, healthy meals. After lots of fancy, heavy, rich holiday foods, I’m ...
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