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
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Seafood Soup
by TT on 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 on 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
Cranberry-Pear Chutney
by TT on January 9th, 2012 | Recipes, Spreads & Sauces
Moving backward through our Christmas Eve dinner, we finally have arrived at the first course I made, the appetizer. With five courses following this, I wanted it to be light. The appetizer consisted of lavash crackers topped with goat cheese and cranberry-pear chutney. The chutney has a hint of sweetness, which awakens the palate, and also provides a nice contrast to the tang of the goat cheese.
The chutney is versatile and could be used as an accoutrement to many dishes. Not only does it pair well with crackers and cheese, it could be used in place of cranberry sauce
The chutney is versatile and could be used as an accoutrement to many dishes. Not only does it pair well with crackers and cheese, it could be used in place of cranberry sauce
Brussel Sprouts & Sausage
by TT on January 5th, 2012 | Main Dishes, Recipes, Side Dishes
It may be the first week of January, but I still have recipes from our Christmas Eve feast to share. As I was considering what recipe to share next, I decided that since I started with dessert I should continue to work backward through the meal. Thus, the next dish that was mine to prepare was the primo, Brussel Sprouts & Sausage.
For this recipe, I wanted the brussel sprouts to be the star. Doing so would help to keep the dish lighter. For those who like heartier dishes with more of meat focus, the amount of sausage definitely can
For this recipe, I wanted the brussel sprouts to be the star. Doing so would help to keep the dish lighter. For those who like heartier dishes with more of meat focus, the amount of sausage definitely can
