tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23665794780242266362024-02-19T03:51:09.761-08:00Lemons and ThymeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591355893060328232noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366579478024226636.post-74771575019107679172015-01-26T21:30:00.001-08:002015-01-26T21:30:25.637-08:00Welcome 2015 <div>
It's been a while. So I'll just start it off with these few images from the past 2 years of delicious and beautiful dishes. It's been fun, creative, and really rewarding. More to come. Promise. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Watermelon Radish, Burrata, Meyer Lemon and Micro Arugula. </td></tr>
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For more flavor, texture and color : sliced heirloom cherry tomatoes of all colors and shapes. And a gorgeously chewy and herb packed farro salad...<br />
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Keep the layers coming with a finessed sprinkle of fresh micro cilantro, micro arugula, regular cilantro, edible marigolds, dry roasted sliced almonds, fried capers, mint, parsley, and a touch of crispy breadcrumbs....<br />
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Stunning color, flavor and just a touch of Maldon Sea Salt, fresh cracked black pepper, a squeeze of lemon and an Extra Virgin Olive Oil infused with Cilantro...<br />
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Something that happens when you have amazing, talented, wonderful and fabulous friends is they tend to go out of town; sometimes you have the opportunity to watch their spectacular home in the hills. As well as take advantage of their radical kitchen. </div>
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Another thing that happens when you have smart, gorgeous, ambitious friends, is they tend to move away.<br />
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So with that, you take advantage of the awesome house, awesome friends and throw a little going away party! </div>
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Also, when you move back to your hometown, people, like your Mom for example, have a birthday; therefore another great excuse to make an awesome meal for 13 close family and friends.<br />
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You also have the excuse to buy really really great cheeses.<br />
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And of course, the request for the famously delicious Lemond Curd and Toasted Almond Tart comes around, but this time with a lightly minted Raspberry Coulis.<br />
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Happy Birthday Mom! May you stay forever young and hilarious! Love to everyone who attended the two events! xoxoAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591355893060328232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366579478024226636.post-30298827809971830602012-07-03T15:32:00.003-07:002012-07-03T15:32:40.604-07:00Hello West Coast, Goodbye NY.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dangerously delicious Sangria, made by Jaron Heinze in Bed-stuy, Brooklyn for my going away BBQ! This stuff was killer : Dolin Blanc Vermouth soaked White Grapes, Strawberries and Fuji Apples, added a bottle of Cava, a Box of White Garganaga and a little Bluecoat Gin for good measure. </td></tr>
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Many walks yield a wealth of discoveries, and pictures! Particularly this time of year here in New York. The leaves are changing, the sky is crystal blue and the air is crisp. To cross a bridge or walk along to water is a pure treat, and upon entering a park, you just feel Autumn humming in the branches of trees. </div>
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This is a good time to discover my new neighborhood which is right at the South of Prospect Park in Brooklyn, but before that I ventured all the way up to Central Park where I could lay in large fields of the greenest grass around. I will stare at this picture longingly as winter begins to grip the city.<br />
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But on my many walking adventures I have found some places of quiet and serene beauty, buttressed against feats of architecture.<br />
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For a city with such a dense population, we can all still manage to carve out a place all for ourselves. I feel fortunate to have found a few.<br />
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And just like the sunset, the leaves reflect what is to come; a staggering array of multicolored stemmed treasures that will eventually fade as our day light hours get shorter and colder.<br />
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On a lovely Monday in mid September I took a walk. This walk turned into one of the most beautiful days I have spent in New York in a long time. The air is crisp, the sky with high clouds the bluest blue and I just seemed to have a skip in my step. </div>
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Knowing how beautiful the parks have been lately, I had to cross town and walk the <a href="http://www.thehighline.org/">Highline</a> it just felt right. And there I was, a light breeze, not too crowded and therefore just ripe for a stroll. </div>
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Walking the Highline, the length of it from Washington and Ganesvoort in Meatpacking, all the way up to 20th St. I find you can work up a hunger. Being that is it Monday, where else to go then Union Square and feast my eyes on some lovely late summer produce.<br />
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It has been such a luscious day I had to share it, immediately. Before the rain and snow set into the city, get out and enjoy it. </div>
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Also if you find the time, check out this <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/robert_hammond_building_a_park_in_the_sky.html">TEDtalks with Robert Hammond : Building a park in the sky</a>. Because it is people like this that make the biggest difference. </div>
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Thank you to everyone whom was involved in making the place, Manhattan, more beautiful and interesting everyday. </div>
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California, my family and friends have treated me so well as I recovered from two amazing foot surgeries.<br />
Thank you everyone. I love you all.<br />
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The food experiences I had ranged from great to spectacularly phenomenal. I had the absolute honor of making many new friends, reconnecting with old friends, spending quality time with my grandmother and finally turning a corner to absolute bliss.<br />
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Travels to Santa Ynez, forests, gorgeous beaches and lovely lakes made for even more memorable moments. Sailboats, a wedding and many many BBQ's. Laughing until my side hurt and smiling ear to ear for days. </div>
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Now, as I am currently flying back to New York and back to a different kind of life than I have had for the past 2 months, I'd like say : this world is so full of possibilities.<br />
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More of a delicious life to come. I can't wait to sink my teeth into it. By the way, recipe for those fabulous looking <a href="http://lemonsandthyme.blogspot.com/p/recipes.html">pancakes Here!</a><br />
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The Red Velvet Cupcake is a classic staple and adored by many. These little gem's are topped with a Creme Cheese Lemon Frosting for added richness and a bit of tart to pair with the lovely pillow of red cake beneath.<br />
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And no Birthday would be complete without some rich, gooey Triple Chocolate Cupcakes adorned with Creamy Nutella Buttercream Frosting.<br />
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Enjoy everyday and make sure to take everything one little bite at a time. Savor and Revel.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591355893060328232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366579478024226636.post-71894902743390301602011-07-19T14:41:00.000-07:002011-07-19T14:41:50.964-07:00Summer Lovin'Some of my summer loves : Raspberries, Peaches, Tomatoes and the leisure of making food that is delicious and beautiful. <div>
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What have I been drinking nearly every morning for the last 2 months? A Big Rich Delicious glass of Carrot Juice. Isn't is gorgeous? Bright orange and better than I remember every time.<br />
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First I love the color; then I love the smell; 5 seconds later, when the glass is empty, I want more.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591355893060328232noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366579478024226636.post-46911232723254101442011-05-13T15:39:00.000-07:002011-05-13T15:39:40.687-07:00Jamming Out<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WdobJ6EctrCaACsCVaJhyTimCUCNyKZYztVXbmN_JvG74PeFVNT0b_M9-Qv1hB97nJAHRiUOUmNyzWac6tady-0L6VqBgfPfRRNnyfPgqWzqEwh1M9P-jJXrgEV4OTg53shhKcWwqZs/s1600/IMG_4393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1WdobJ6EctrCaACsCVaJhyTimCUCNyKZYztVXbmN_JvG74PeFVNT0b_M9-Qv1hB97nJAHRiUOUmNyzWac6tady-0L6VqBgfPfRRNnyfPgqWzqEwh1M9P-jJXrgEV4OTg53shhKcWwqZs/s640/IMG_4393.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
I love Apricots.<br />
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I also dearly love my Apricot tree where I gathered these luscious beauties from yesterday.<br />
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I also love making jam, specifically stone fruit jams. So, today step one is complete: apricots have been rinsed, dried, halved, pitted (seeds reserved for their almond qualities for later use), quartered, and are now macerating in sugar and a little lemon juice in the fridge.<br />
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Tomorrow, we really start to jam out.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08591355893060328232noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366579478024226636.post-21052974231390962652011-05-06T17:31:00.000-07:002011-05-06T17:35:06.469-07:00Springtime Sustenance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZKn6IUyxHlPYWmdIZXOXZVz8ZdRaJSUB-4-6iQvGCw5D1cRVRGhaq-CuNeG0aVLa6KFm90CN9INyaoMkTLcmo_9vsYzOVRmNOl9n2b9cKpC5Wg8-o9t_vg3hepteG-dx9jVk-2wulU30/s1600/IMG_4319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZKn6IUyxHlPYWmdIZXOXZVz8ZdRaJSUB-4-6iQvGCw5D1cRVRGhaq-CuNeG0aVLa6KFm90CN9INyaoMkTLcmo_9vsYzOVRmNOl9n2b9cKpC5Wg8-o9t_vg3hepteG-dx9jVk-2wulU30/s640/IMG_4319.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
What is fabulous about Spring? Ramps.<br />
These little babies are amazing. Being the good vegetable-a-vore I am, I will try them any which way.<br />
I mean who would pass on Wild Leeks? Yes please. Hand raised and waving wildly. Something that is a lighter shade of garlic, but looks this beautiful? Sign me up. <br />
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So today, very simply, my very talented friend and I ate them, with thinly shaved 24 months <i>Parmiggiano-Reggiano</i>, drops of the real <i>Balsalmico Traditionale di Reggio Emilia</i>, and ramps just lightly pan fried in some herb and garlic seasonsed Extra Virgin Olive Oil.<br />
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Treats like fresh Ramps don't come around but once a year, buy and eat them now. They will rock your world.<br />
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See the Recipe for : <a href="http://lemonsandthyme.blogspot.com/p/recipes.html">Lemon-Garlic Roasted Cauliflower with Toasted Pine Nuts, Thyme and Golden Raisins</a><br />
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For my 26th Birthday, I opted for a rich lemon curd tart. The flaky crust is accented with toasted almonds. The rich lemon filling is luscious and smooth enough to eat by the spoonful or spread thin on warm toast. <br />
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Besides the fact that I do absolutely adore lemons, it was a good alternative to cake. Less filling, lighter, and the presentation of a perfectly crafted tart really does make an impact. Perfect spring time dessert. Enjoy!<br />
Recipe for <a href="http://lemonsandthyme.blogspot.com/p/recipes.html">Lemon Curd Tart</a>, garnish is candied lemon zest.<br />
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