This past Sunday I was invited to dine at China Blossom with a guest. Thus, I asked my husband to join me for an evening of what I hoped would be good dining.
We arrived shortly before our reservation time of 7:00. The restaurant was busy, with most of the tables full. We were able to be seated early and were given a booth. We had the option of ordering off the menu or partaking in the buffet, and we chose the menu. Within moments, we were greeted by our waiter who provided water and took our drink order.
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Romantic Valentine Desserts- Part 2
by TT January 18th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
If I asked you what food you think of when I say Valentine's Day, I would be willing to guess that most people would respond, "Chocolate." Although I am not an adoring fan of that addictive treat, I appreciate that most people, such as my children, are. So, what better way would there be to continue our Valentine's Day series than with a second chocolate treat?
This week's recipe comes to us courtesy of Chef Greg DeMichiel, who has been featured on WE TV's My Fair Wedding and VH1's Famous Food. With his recipe for Flourless Chocolate Cake you will
This week's recipe comes to us courtesy of Chef Greg DeMichiel, who has been featured on WE TV's My Fair Wedding and VH1's Famous Food. With his recipe for Flourless Chocolate Cake you will
Goat Sausage
by TT January 16th, 2012 | Breakfast Dishes, Recipes
My husband and I went to a fabulous winter farmer's market this past Saturday. Both the quantity and quality of products available were amazing. In addition to typical items, such as chicken eggs and root vegetables, there were veal, lamb, goat, ducks, pâté, lobsters, mushrooms, and greens. Being a bigger market, there were more cheeses and baked goods available than usual.
Obviously, visiting this farmer's market was quite a treat for us. Not only did we get to make some great purchases and sample some yummy tidbits, but we also found sources for illusive items, such as homemade sausage and
Obviously, visiting this farmer's market was quite a treat for us. Not only did we get to make some great purchases and sample some yummy tidbits, but we also found sources for illusive items, such as homemade sausage and
Seafood Soup
by TT January 12th, 2012 | Recipes, Soups & Stews
This soup that I made on a cold winter afternoon actually started on a hot August night. I had bought several lobsters to be made into lobster rolls. After dinner I saw the piles of lobster shells and thought that rather than just discarding them, they could have a better use. I did a little searching and found a recipe for lobster stock. I didn't have a plan for the stock, so I stored it in our freezer for future cooking.
Fast forward four months to a cold winter day. I had been considering making two different soups, one vegetarian
Fast forward four months to a cold winter day. I had been considering making two different soups, one vegetarian
Romantic Valentine Desserts- Part 1
by TT January 11th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
Valentine's Day is a marketing team's dream come true. What could be a simple day to exchange small tokens of love has evolved into the day in which one needs to purchase flowers, jewelry, and more. While I don't object to gift giving, my husband and I have created our own tradition for this holiday. When our day of work and children winds down, we have a late, candlelit dinner for two.
Yes, this does sound amazingly similar to our regular Tapas Mondays, so in order to make this dinner special there are a couple tweaks. First, we purchase an
Yes, this does sound amazingly similar to our regular Tapas Mondays, so in order to make this dinner special there are a couple tweaks. First, we purchase an