Shakespeare once said "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet..." but does anyone out there know if he said anything about sandwiches? I am no Shakespeare, but I am here to tell you that this sandwich (aka cake) is delicious even though it has a funny name!
I am featuring recipes this week from the British culinary magazine Delicious. I discovered it on a recent trip to London and I ...
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Soupe au pistou - Spring in a Bowl!
I just can't help myself! - I have to feature one more week of recipes that are a result of my recent trip to Great Britain. After all, with the beautiful images of the royal wedding still playing through our minds (and our televisions!), how fun to transport ourselves, through some delicious food, across the Atlantic to beautiful England. Of course with the Duke and Duchess away on their ...
Tartine Margherita and a Classic French Vinaigrette
The Café is having a bit of an identity crisis today! You see, I have been featuring tartines for the past few days which are French-inspired open-face sandwiches. I got excited about these when I had them in London last week, since I realized that the variation possibilities are endless! Tartines are also a wonderful go-to lunch or dinner when you're in a pinch for time. As I was trying to ...
Tartine with Pesto, Prosciutto and Asparagus Salad
I am featuring tartines the last three days of this week, which I discovered on my recent trip to London. I could go on and on about all the fun variations and deliciousness of these open-faced French-inspired sandwiches, but you'll have to trust me, try them just once and you'll see what I mean. They're simple to make, extremely tasty and can be adapted to whatever you might have in your ...
Applewood Bacon, Fig and Fontina Tartines
If you had asked me what a tartine was before my recent trip to London, I might have guessed and told you it is a small fancy tart or if my imagination was working overtime a bit, I might have even told you that it is a rather sour-faced teenager........ and just you might have believed me. But guess what? We would have both been wrong! Tartine is simply a fancy French name for an open-faced ...
Couscous Salad with Hummus and Pita
It's good to be back home after what seemed like a whirlwind trip to England to visit family. I love to travel, so it was not only awesome to be with loved ones, but so fun to discover more of London and the surrounding countryside. Being an innate "foodie" at heart, I get incredibly inspired by new and interesting culinary delights I get to experience in other parts of the world. I know ...
Butterhorns with Vanilla Bean Icing - Here, There and Everywhere!
We had a party at work one night not long before I left for England and I made these old fashioned Butterhorns. For me, they bring back sweet memories memory of my dear Mom who recently passed away. With six hungry children, Mom never cooked anything in small quantity. I have vivid memories of coming home from school with wonderful fragrances greeting me before I even stepped ...
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
In your easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it......... ...
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Raspberry-Rhubarb Ripple Tea Cake
I've been drinking quite a bit of tea while I've been visiting my daughter in London over the past ten days. The British have a lovely custom of taking a tea break somewhere in the mid to late afternoon, and everywhere you go you see them sitting, sipping and relaxing. After living here for just over a year my daughter has taken up this charming habit and it didn't take us long to pick it up ...
Super Delicious Chicken Enchiladas
I have a few more days left of my visit to London and have had a great time being with family and enjoying the city. My daughter and daughter-in-law and I spent two days walking and biking in the Cotwalds which is as quintessential "English Countryside" as one could ever imagine. We enjoyed charming little villages decked out with thatched cottages, charming cafes and breathtaking ...
Roasted Salmon Salad with Dill and Balsamic Vinaigrette
I'm still in London visiting with my daughter and her family and absolutely loving every minute of it! London is a most amazing city; it's home to eight million people and there's interesting shops and restaurants everywhere you look along with a ton of fun and exciting things to do. While I thoroughly enjoy the sites, food, entertainment and everything else that London has to offer, my ...
Apple Cream Cheese Tart
I promised you a few surprise guest bloggers while I am visiting family in London and today is one of those special days. Karen is one of those friends whose reputation as a fine cook preceded me getting to meet her. Friends of mine who knew that I had a passion for cooking, would tell me, "You HAVE to meet Karen, she is an awesome hostess and chef. You will love her!" When I finally had the ...