tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54055113197183164062024-03-13T21:03:10.024-07:00Linguine and Dirty MartinisCallie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-79920512841210175142013-05-30T19:51:00.000-07:002013-06-03T16:25:41.474-07:00Lately...<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>A little less glam than my past recipe and dinner party blog posts but after I got this </em><a href="http://www.fwtx.com/blogs/bon-appetit/blog-your-heart-out" target="_blank"><em>awesome mention</em></a><em> from Russell from </em><a href="http://fwtx.com/" target="_blank"><em>Fort Worth Texas Magazine</em></a><em> and </em><a href="http://www.fortworthfoodandwinefestival.com/" target="_blank"><em>Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival</em></a><em>, I was like, "Ok, Cals, get it together. Instagram and Facebook do not equal blogging." ;)</em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><em>BUT...I'm so thankful to be staying so busy with </em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><em>On that note, this calls for a "lately" photo celebration! Also, will someone be in charge of yelling at me if I haven't blogged in over two weeks??</em></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times;">So. I love asparagus! Ok, not really. It kinda smells bad when cooked and you know when else.. </span><span style="font-family: Times;">BUT, I love grilled asparagus. And, it's really pretty on a sheet pan with olive oil, salt and pepper. So there.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times;">Back on track. Gluten-free rotini with roasted red peppers, artichokes, arugula, </span><span style="font-family: Times;">shaved parm </span><span style="font-family: Times;">& a champagne vinaigrette for clients. Delish.</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><em>One of my fave pics from a past </em><a href="http://www.fwfoodie.com/home/fort_worth_foodie/" target="_blank"><em>Fort Worth Foodie</em></a><em>. Who doesn't want to devour </em></span><em><span style="font-family: Times;">cucumbers </span><span style="font-family: Times;">with avocado, basil and a balsamic reduction? </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><em>Photo by the fab </em><a href="http://karicrowe.com/#/Gallery/WEDDINGS/image_47535" target="_blank"><em>Kari Crowe</em></a><em>.</em></span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times;">Tropical fruit salad for clients. Kiwi, star fruit, papaya, mango, </span><span style="font-family: Times;">raspberries, mint, lime and local honey. 'Nuff said.</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><em>Magnolia Avenue love. </em><a href="http://yucatantacostand.com/" target="_blank"><em>Yucatan Taco Stand</em></a><em> margs, </em></span><span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://fortworthbikesharing.org/" target="_blank"><em>Fort Worth Bike Sharing</em></a><em> </em></span><em><span style="font-family: Times;">and perusing at </span><span style="font-family: Times;"><a href="http://ryansfinegrocer.com/index2.php#!/HOME" target="_blank">Ryan's Fine Grocer and Delicatessan</a>.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Times;">My fave quick salad at Central Market: greens with shrooms, edamame, dried cranberries, </span><span style="font-family: Times;">shredded carrots, grilled chicken and sunflower seeds. Accompanied by my adored drinksy: <a href="http://www.holykombucha.com/" target="_blank">Holy Kombucha</a>.</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times;"><em>Margs with TCU sorority loves at </em><a href="http://www.losvaqueros.com/" target="_blank"><em>Los Vaqueros</em></a><em> for the </em></span><em><span style="font-family: Times;">28th Annual </span><span style="font-family: Times;">Cinco de Callie Celebration! (Don't ask...)</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My life has consisted of cooking for some wonderful clients all week, every week. I wouldn't trade it for the world. But, event photos have been more sparse and I have been neglecting my sweet blog followers! </span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So....here's an extended "lately" with one of my favorite new fall/winter side dishes to conclude! Enjoy, foodie loves.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">from </span><a href="http://pacoandjohn.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Paco & John Mexican Diner</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Decadent S'mores Cookie Bars for a special sweet-toothed someone. Adapted from recipe </span><a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2011/06/smores-cookies.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span></em></div>
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<em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Saute organic chicken sausage (this one has apple and smoked gouda), with sliced cremini mushrooms, sliced okra, fresh minced rosemary, minced garlic and edamame-- </span>a funky delicious hodgepodge. </em></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><em>from my Cinco de Mayo cooking class at </em><a href="http://www.marketstreetunited.com/CulinaryPDFs/560-CulinarySchoolFlyer_2012-04thru06.pdf" target="_blank"><em>Market Street</em></a></span></div>
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<a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><em><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" /></em></a></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-73014587132272720792012-04-05T14:44:00.012-07:002012-04-05T16:25:17.635-07:00springtime hors d'oeuvres<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HsfSyHAmN5Q/T34pqCadarI/AAAAAAAACEY/fG24M_aWJA8/s1600/075.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><i>Spring is here and lovely produce such as rhubarb, asparagus and tropical fruit are bright, beautiful and in season for the taking.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HsfSyHAmN5Q/T34pqCadarI/AAAAAAAACEY/fG24M_aWJA8/s400/075.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728061578240944818" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><i>I recently did a demonstration for the lovely ladies of Junior Woman's Club of Fort Worth complete with techniques and tricks on making these three simple spring treats:</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Crostini with Ricotta, Spicy Rhubarb Jam</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>& Crushed Pistachios</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--CChf2S0Gqg/T34hUX5P2vI/AAAAAAAACDo/QPebzHtkPnU/s400/078.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728052409957079794" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>This rhubarb jam is a little sweet, a little tart and a little spicy. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Make a batch to slather atop morning toast with a touch of butter or top dessert glasses of creamy vanilla pudding with a dollop of this hot pink-hued delight!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Rhubarb Jam:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>yields approximately 3 cups jam</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>3 cups rhubarb, sliced</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1 cup water</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1 cup sugar</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>juice and zest of 1 lemon</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uo8AJ-VdseU/T34n-BmCs6I/AAAAAAAACEM/PtrbmZekHiQ/s400/080.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728059722595218338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 233px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium high heat until reduced and jam-like, approximately 30 minutes. Let come to room temperature then chill in an airtight container. Serve atop toasted baguette with ricotta and toasted, chopped pistachios.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Asparagus & Hummus Tart</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>with Fresh Basil</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0lZ2daWYOuo/T34ho32PEQI/AAAAAAAACD0/Gn5_yhEb76U/s400/074.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728052762131763458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>This tart is flavorful, beautiful and oh-so-easy to prepare with the help of store-bought puff pastry.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>yields 1 tart</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1 sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted but chilled</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1/2 cup prepared hummus</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1.5 pounds asparagus (about 18 medium spears)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1 Tablespoon olive oil</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>sea salt to sprinkle atop asparagus</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cr-QGl9AN_g/T34nwcQeidI/AAAAAAAACEA/2-IcqnRepZA/s400/079.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728059489234356690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 347px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><li class="step first" style="display: inline !important; "><br /></li></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><li class="step first" style="display: inline !important; ">Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Unfold and place pastry on a baking sheet. With a sharp knife, lightly score pastry dough 1 inch in from the edges to mark a rectangle. Using a fork, pierce dough inside the markings at 1/2-inch intervals. Spread hummus evenly atop the fork-pierced portion.</li></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><li class="step last" style="display: inline !important; "><br /></li></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><li class="step last" style="display: inline !important; ">Trim the bottoms of the asparagus spears to fit crosswise inside the tart shell; arrange in a single layer over hummus, alternating ends and tips. Brush with oil, and season with salt. Bake until spears are tender, 18-20 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature.</li></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><li class="step last" style="display: inline !important; "><br /></li></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Coconut Panna Cotta with Tropical Fruit</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>& Sugared Kumquats</i></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1LEiQujO78/T34g4Y1ZdNI/AAAAAAAACDc/HVYsWPbVWK4/s400/073.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728051929173030098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Use coconut milk instead of cream for this whimsical play on panna cotta! Ripe and sweet tiny tropical fruit bites are the perfect toppings.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>one 15-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1/4 cup sugar</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1 packet powdered gelatin (about 1.5 teaspoons)</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>2 Tablespoons cold water</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>small diced kiwi, mango, pineapple, for garnish</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>thin-sliced kumquat tossed in sugar, for garnish</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; "><br /></p></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><i><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; ">In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over the water and stir. Set aside to bloom. </p></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><i><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; ">In a small saucepan, heat the coconut milk and sugar to a soft boil. </p></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><i><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; ">Whisk in as much as a quarter cup of the coconut milk into the gelatin to melt. </p></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><i><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; ">Pour gelatin mixture into the remaining coconut milk and whisk together. </p></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; "><br /></p></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; ">Fill desired jars, small glasses or bowls and place in refrigerator for 4 hours-overnight to set. Before serving, top panna cotta with tropical fruit and sugared kumquat slices.</p></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; "><br /></p></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; "><br /></p></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><p style="text-align: justify; display: inline !important; ">Happy spring!</p></i></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></i></span></a></div></div></div></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-32353197112624999972012-03-11T18:23:00.026-07:002012-03-11T19:52:05.926-07:00mimosa bar & tart rhubarb<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>A dear friend of mine from college is getting married this May. Of course, my girlfriends and I were delighted to shower her the proper way with a springtime bridal shower this March.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Inspired by <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>, we saw a precious idea for a build your own Mimosa Bar and just had to partake!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PvTegfM17PU/T11aolVOR-I/AAAAAAAACC4/etgLY9-oejQ/s400/421041_928606049054_18308330_39658626_1056595178_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718826755092793314" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Grapefruit, tart cherry and pineapple juices were served in carafes aside champagne glasses, champagne bottles and bite-sized fruit ready to spoon in mimosas. The room was definitely a rainbow of mimosas-- </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;">I myself was a fan of the tart cherry.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>For a winter bridal shower, I want to try a combination of apple, pomegranate and blood orange juices. How lovely!<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1e89jcbDSoQ/T11alB50rWI/AAAAAAAACCs/vASis-UZsUY/s1600/428684_928606143864_18308330_39658628_1624859451_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1e89jcbDSoQ/T11alB50rWI/AAAAAAAACCs/vASis-UZsUY/s400/428684_928606143864_18308330_39658628_1624859451_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718826694043020642" /></a><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Our bride-to-be settled on shades of turquoise and lavender for her bridal colors. Of course, we had to oblige for the table decor. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_DNdcZA9L40/T11agR0vYJI/AAAAAAAACCg/5Omi9k9O89Q/s1600/419502_928606543064_18308330_39658636_836523881_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_DNdcZA9L40/T11agR0vYJI/AAAAAAAACCg/5Omi9k9O89Q/s400/419502_928606543064_18308330_39658636_836523881_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718826612417323154" /></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i>My friend Lauren combined a simple white tablecloth with hand-painted vases and Mason jars, monochromatic purple flowers and rustic burlap as a table runner.</i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g-9-3dTjCO4/T11ac5uREKI/AAAAAAAACCU/nwcvJGB_8LI/s1600/422034_928606727694_18308330_39658640_853294016_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g-9-3dTjCO4/T11ac5uREKI/AAAAAAAACCU/nwcvJGB_8LI/s400/422034_928606727694_18308330_39658640_853294016_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718826554408112290" /></a><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>For the food, I wanted to focus on healthy, beautiful and simple food with no-fuss. Because I was also a hostess, I wanted to be able to entertain without worrying about keeping food hot.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>For a brunch-time treat and some sweetness, I made Greek Yogurt and Vanilla Granola Parfaits with Rhubarb Jam. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S3cL8fDCqxw/T11aZQX_s9I/AAAAAAAACCI/wb9nJ7bqguQ/s1600/428052_928605560034_18308330_39658620_333844553_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S3cL8fDCqxw/T11aZQX_s9I/AAAAAAAACCI/wb9nJ7bqguQ/s400/428052_928605560034_18308330_39658620_333844553_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718826491769238482" /></a><br />I flavored plain Greek yogurt with lemon rind, lemon zest and a touch of honey then layered it with store-bought vanilla almond granola (it's all about entertaining ease, baby!) and a bright crimson rhubarb jam made from simmering rhubarb, raspberries, tart cherry juice, lemon rind and sugar together until jam-like.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y8VuZTWDta8/T11aWMb4CII/AAAAAAAACB8/NLwzKRPedsQ/s1600/418994_928605654844_18308330_39658621_1918374617_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y8VuZTWDta8/T11aWMb4CII/AAAAAAAACB8/NLwzKRPedsQ/s400/418994_928605654844_18308330_39658621_1918374617_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718826439172163714" /></a><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I topped parfaits with dried cherries but they would definitely be divine topped with fresh raspberries as well. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;">Serve in small clear cups or glasses with mini spoons for a fun touch.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M6JK-5HdxjM/T11aSoAimqI/AAAAAAAACBw/OUAMDNG9q1s/s1600/422447_928605704744_18308330_39658622_120004280_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M6JK-5HdxjM/T11aSoAimqI/AAAAAAAACBw/OUAMDNG9q1s/s400/422447_928605704744_18308330_39658622_120004280_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718826377854229154" /></a><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>For an unconventional salad, I paired together two of my favorite veggies: avocado and asparagus (yes, I know avocado is a fruit...but you catch my drift).</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5m1TzLBCrk/T11aM9uTKlI/AAAAAAAACBk/eCobjdb1_mg/s1600/424298_928606263624_18308330_39658630_1072324921_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5m1TzLBCrk/T11aM9uTKlI/AAAAAAAACBk/eCobjdb1_mg/s400/424298_928606263624_18308330_39658630_1072324921_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718826280604084818" /></a><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>I tossed blanched asparagus with a simple lime and fresh garlic vinaigrette then topped the gorgeous emerald spears with sliced ripe avocado and a sprinkling of fresh thyme, toasted pine nuts and fresh-cracked pepper.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xm_GMRpAvUs/T11aIEJKw5I/AAAAAAAACBY/l_NPfDhAaqc/s1600/CALLIE_DSC2832.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 252px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xm_GMRpAvUs/T11aIEJKw5I/AAAAAAAACBY/l_NPfDhAaqc/s400/CALLIE_DSC2832.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718826196428047250" /></a><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>For the main course, Mediterranean fare was on my mind. I tossed together a chilled chicken & orzo salad and served it with traditional tzatziki, whole wheat pita pockets, Greek olives and pickled red onions.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TQ8xbg7WBeM/T11Z4vBzxeI/AAAAAAAACBM/eRIfEAlKZg8/s1600/419920_928605884384_18308330_39658625_1017472678_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TQ8xbg7WBeM/T11Z4vBzxeI/AAAAAAAACBM/eRIfEAlKZg8/s400/419920_928605884384_18308330_39658625_1017472678_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718825933061998050" /></a><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>For the chicken & orzo salad, I marinated boneless, skinless chicken breasts with fresh rosemary and lemon then roasted them to juicy perfection. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Chicken was pulled then combined with al dente orzo, olive oil, balsamic, lemon juice/zest, diced cherry tomatoes, English cucumber, orange bell pepper, arugula, chunks of feta and plenty of fresh-cracked pepper.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Be mindful when salting this salad: feta and olives will add plenty of natural saltiness.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RiwnqyrK5pI/T11Z08m7aAI/AAAAAAAACBA/4iKRSWZzd1o/s1600/431148_928605769614_18308330_39658623_1865543867_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RiwnqyrK5pI/T11Z08m7aAI/AAAAAAAACBA/4iKRSWZzd1o/s400/431148_928605769614_18308330_39658623_1865543867_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718825867987871746" /></a><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Guests could then build their own pita with ease. Extra olives and tzatziki on mine, please!</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N7S9oBHkpw8/T11ZxWxVv4I/AAAAAAAACA0/Iu9VGYYY3eE/s1600/419188_928605849454_18308330_39658624_987340566_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N7S9oBHkpw8/T11ZxWxVv4I/AAAAAAAACA0/Iu9VGYYY3eE/s400/419188_928605849454_18308330_39658624_987340566_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718825806291386242" /></a><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>The spread: complete with LOVE bunting courtesy of my girlfriend Lauren.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dKs-T56EQ7U/T11ZjD9BrnI/AAAAAAAACAc/JR2kyb1IxKE/s400/424495_928606498154_18308330_39658635_1792953829_n.jpg" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718825560721960562" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>And of course, we didn't forget about dessert! </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>When working for a client, I will always make the dessert (or above granola), from scratch. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>BUT, when entertaining, I try to make my life easier. Enter: </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><a href="http://bluebonnetbakery.com/">Blue Bonnet Bakery</a> for these gorgeous petit fours that truly melt in your mouth.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UyMnfaKPwGQ/T11ZqYVacRI/AAAAAAAACAo/il3wPdXPwPo/s1600/64648_928606368414_18308330_39658632_425361093_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UyMnfaKPwGQ/T11ZqYVacRI/AAAAAAAACAo/il3wPdXPwPo/s400/64648_928606368414_18308330_39658632_425361093_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718825686452039954" /></a><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>A simple white rosebud topping with a mint green leaf was the perfect final touch.<br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vrUSZNPSHrE/T11Za8vJGtI/AAAAAAAACAQ/_A_vmJxMwWk/s1600/430262_928606393364_18308330_39658633_1486156882_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vrUSZNPSHrE/T11Za8vJGtI/AAAAAAAACAQ/_A_vmJxMwWk/s400/430262_928606393364_18308330_39658633_1486156882_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718825421345725138" /></i></span></a><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i>After brunch, we refilled our mimosas and crowded around for some adorable personalized games: Loaded Questions, Mad Libs and "Dave" Busters.</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EFpoieUegP0/T11awb38GfI/AAAAAAAACDQ/spuGELyJeVA/s400/428998_928606592964_585754805_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718826889993001458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px; " /></i></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Finally, it was time for the beautiful bride-to-be to open her gifts. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Congratulations, Justine!</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoDzqexJ4EA/T11ZN3hshgI/AAAAAAAACAE/cZaJLNc9_PI/s1600/431400_928607221704_18308330_39658649_632446503_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZoDzqexJ4EA/T11ZN3hshgI/AAAAAAAACAE/cZaJLNc9_PI/s400/431400_928607221704_18308330_39658649_632446503_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718825196608849410" /></a><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Photos courtesy of Lauren A. Williams</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Calligraphy courtesy of <a href="http://blueeyebrowneye.com/">Blue Eye Brown Eye</a></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Food courtesy of <a href="http://www.linguineanddirtymartinis.com/">Linguine and Dirty Martinis</a></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></i></span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-79412308706475275582012-02-27T11:42:00.004-08:002012-02-27T11:53:21.862-08:00cranberry applesauce to share<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yrrGEQU7mfU/T0veJ0f_pEI/AAAAAAAAB_U/BWaSZyW8vDQ/s1600/072.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>I recently made a large batch of this tart and delicious homemade applesauce for friends this February. The finished product was a home run! </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Serve a spoonful atop oatmeal with a sprinkling of cinnamon or layer applesauce with Greek yogurt and granola for a delish breakfast parfait. Adapted from <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cranberry-Applesauce-10733">this</a> recipe.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Cranberry Applesauce</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yrrGEQU7mfU/T0veJ0f_pEI/AAAAAAAAB_U/BWaSZyW8vDQ/s400/072.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713904812542633026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">yields approximately 3 cups</span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and diced</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1.5 cups fresh cranberries</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1/2 cup sugar</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1/2 cup apple cider</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1 cinnamon stick</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>zest and juice of 1 lemon</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>2 Tablespoons unsalted butter</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>pinch of salt</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>In a heavy saucepan, cook the apples, cranberries, sugar, apple cider, the cinnamon stick, and the zest over medium heat, stirring often, for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are very soft. Remove the cinnamon stick and pass applesauce through a food mill or potato ricer. Stir in butter and salt. The applesauce keeps, covered and chilled, for 1 week.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>This tart treat will keep you wanting more!</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></i></span></a></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-6187399653751119072012-02-21T13:46:00.000-08:002012-02-22T14:50:42.693-08:00coffee flan + mardi gras<div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>lately...</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-65V8ikAWsko/T0VsuZATFRI/AAAAAAAAB_I/ZLzXMpMEKzI/s1600/011.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#000000;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-65V8ikAWsko/T0VsuZATFRI/AAAAAAAAB_I/ZLzXMpMEKzI/s400/011.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712091246631261458" /></span></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; 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"><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Edamame potsticker forming</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WCiVV7p2IIs/T0VqmJhzgHI/AAAAAAAAB9c/jVcN-gLRf7E/s1600/093.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HAkECqyor3I/T0VqZ9LSw6I/AAAAAAAAB9Q/miFY3KEuos0/s1600/101.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HAkECqyor3I/T0VqZ9LSw6I/AAAAAAAAB9Q/miFY3KEuos0/s400/101.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712088696540545954" /></a></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>"looking forward to spring" </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>photo shoot with <a href="http://karicrowe.com/blog/">Kari Crowe Photography</a></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WCiVV7p2IIs/T0VqmJhzgHI/AAAAAAAAB9c/jVcN-gLRf7E/s400/093.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712088906014621810" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Fat Tuesday Chocolate Chunk Cookies</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></i></span></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-25167657464413663492012-01-30T14:18:00.001-08:002012-01-30T15:05:10.173-08:00the perfect soufflé + valentine's day<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div>Valentine's Day is right around the corner so why not wow your special mate with an iconic and sophisticated dessert that oozes decadence and sex appeal: the s</i><i>oufflé</i><i>.</i></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>For a recent dinner party, I tested this recipe (adapted from <a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grand-Marnier-Souffles-with-Creme-Anglaise-101120">here</a>), and demonstrated to the guests how to make this sometimes tricky dessert from start to finish.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Grand Marnier Soufflés</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5VZdC4gLiHI/TycYIreVs_I/AAAAAAAAB7M/Fli3ZWqd6OE/s400/033.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703553990476018674" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>yields 12, 4 ounce portions</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; line-height: normal; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">6 tablespoons unsalted butter </span></p></i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; line-height: normal; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">plus additional for buttering ramekins</span></p></i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; line-height: normal; ">1 cup sugar plus additional for coating ramekins<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; line-height: normal; ">1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; line-height: normal; ">1 cup whole milk<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; line-height: normal; ">7 large egg yolks<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; line-height: normal; ">1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; line-height: normal; ">1/4 teaspoon orange oil<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; line-height: normal; ">2 tablespoons Grand Marnier<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in; line-height: normal; ">8 large egg whites</p></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vOoR-oYP6s4/TycaG0BjCdI/AAAAAAAAB8g/YxHGvlX61Js/s400/012.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703556157434694098" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><p class="instruction" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><p class="instruction" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">Preheat oven to 400°F. Generously butter 12, 4 ounce ramekins and coat with sugar, knocking out excess sugar.</span></p></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><p class="instruction" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1bZzYWxRytw/TycabhWvn_I/AAAAAAAAB84/eTZX_VhkPT8/s1600/005.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1bZzYWxRytw/TycabhWvn_I/AAAAAAAAB84/eTZX_VhkPT8/s400/005.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703556513200578546" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></a><i><p class="instruction" style="text-align: left;">If you have not already, seperate your egg yolks from your whites. Using three bowls, break the egg in one, seperate the yolk, then add the yolk to a larger bowl. Transfer white to a larger bowl. Contine one egg at a time-- this 3 bowl method will prevent tainting an entire bowl of egg whites if a yolk happens to break or an egg is bad.</p><p class="instruction" style="text-align: left;">Tip: eggs are easier to seperate when COLD<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; "> </span>but whip up better at ROOM TEMPERATURE.</p></i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SeJXMyYtehE/TycaP3QaPNI/AAAAAAAAB8s/Nm3ECkf10Wk/s1600/010.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-SeJXMyYtehE/TycaP3QaPNI/AAAAAAAAB8s/Nm3ECkf10Wk/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703556312921160914" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 324px; " /></a></span><div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan melt 3/4 stick butter over moderately low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk and cook over moderate heat, whisking, until mixture is very thick and pulls away from sides of pan. Transfer mixture to a bowl and cool 5 minutes.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vOoR-oYP6s4/TycaG0BjCdI/AAAAAAAAB8g/YxHGvlX61Js/s1600/012.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GsGukrgUSEU/TycZ_At1KtI/AAAAAAAAB8U/Wp6CiFUgMIg/s1600/015.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GsGukrgUSEU/TycZ_At1KtI/AAAAAAAAB8U/Wp6CiFUgMIg/s400/015.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703556023402703570" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></a><i><p class="instruction" style="text-align: left;">In a large bowl whisk together yolks, vanilla, oil, and a pinch salt, and whisk in milk mixture and Grand Marnier, whisking until smooth.</p></i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aKiWCJYyIzc/TycZ3hHCqbI/AAAAAAAAB8I/M9wpP96AuvY/s1600/016.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aKiWCJYyIzc/TycZ3hHCqbI/AAAAAAAAB8I/M9wpP96AuvY/s400/016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703555894659426738" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></a><i><p class="instruction" style="text-align: left;">In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat whites until they hold soft peaks. Beat in 1 cup sugar, a little at a time, and beat meringue until it just holds stiff peaks. </p><p class="instruction" style="text-align: left;">Tip: to ensure your bowl is clean without residue, wipe your bowl with a paper towel dipped in vinegar before adding egg whites. Egg whites will whip up better.</p></i><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6WWqczOXaUc/TycZtGnz45I/AAAAAAAAB78/Je0BY3IsW7c/s1600/023.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6WWqczOXaUc/TycZtGnz45I/AAAAAAAAB78/Je0BY3IsW7c/s400/023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703555715750421394" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></a><i><p class="instruction" style="text-align: left;">Whisk about one fourth meringue into yolk mixture to lighten and with a rubber spatula fold in remaining meringue gently but thoroughly.</p></i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BhEGqRdGcxI/TycZi7lyUeI/AAAAAAAAB7w/TRs2vHObJkA/s1600/024.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BhEGqRdGcxI/TycZi7lyUeI/AAAAAAAAB7w/TRs2vHObJkA/s400/024.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703555540990448098" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></a><i><p class="instruction" style="text-align: left;">Spoon batter into ramekins, filling them just to rim, and arrange ramekins at least 1 1/2 inches apart in a large baking pan. Add enough hot water to pan to reach halfway up sides of ramekins and bake soufflés in middle of oven approximately 16 minutes, or until puffed and tops are golden.</p></i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u-Mi-Wp7VK4/TycZRWn8g7I/AAAAAAAAB7k/NiN4ngfdkvw/s1600/027.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u-Mi-Wp7VK4/TycZRWn8g7I/AAAAAAAAB7k/NiN4ngfdkvw/s400/027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703555239009616818" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></a><i><p class="instruction" style="text-align: left;">Remove pan from oven and transfer ramekins to dessert plates. Serve immediately.</p></i><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CLzwabab5u4/TycZFwgw9jI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/VlTIAihhW9I/s1600/036.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CLzwabab5u4/TycZFwgw9jI/AAAAAAAAB7Y/VlTIAihhW9I/s400/036.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703555039800391218" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 382px; height: 400px; " /></a></span><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">Not too sweet, airy and light. What decadence!</span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#000000;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a></div></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-71802580279912614082012-01-25T15:52:00.001-08:002012-01-25T16:15:46.559-08:00citrus parfaits & whimsical bouquets<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ppzbVP-xvgc/TyCafrNa1cI/AAAAAAAAB7A/mirwyr_sAtU/s1600/023.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); 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cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Delicious Brisket Hash from <a href="http://thetavernftworth.com/">The Tavern</a></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:medium;"><i><br /></i></span></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-is3XzZbR278/TyCW1FWlhFI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/S4sASGLiegQ/s1600/040.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 277px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-is3XzZbR278/TyCW1FWlhFI/AAAAAAAAB6Q/S4sASGLiegQ/s400/040.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701722966965191762" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Demonstration Prep</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0LU_wH3VG1o/TyCWiEXp7VI/AAAAAAAAB6E/iReChWycSsY/s1600/008.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-3748785916022563362012-01-02T09:37:00.000-08:002012-01-02T10:15:36.547-08:00a perfect punch to share<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uBC3CreJCis/TwHvJiEdMgI/AAAAAAAAB5g/foGTJROVXjo/s1600/055.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;"><i>When asked to write some <a href="http://www.linguineanddirtymartinis.com/FWF_Winter2011_CSalls.pdf">"Sweet Sips to Share" </a>recipes for the winter issue of Fort Worth Foodie, I wanted to put interesting, yet simple twists on seemingly traditional seasonal drinks: </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;"><i>cider, eggnog, cocktails and holiday punch.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uBC3CreJCis/TwHvJiEdMgI/AAAAAAAAB5g/foGTJROVXjo/s400/055.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693094351016374786" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;"><i>My mother made a simple punch last Christmas with blood orange Italian soda, lime juice and white rum. It was bubbly, tart, not-too-sweet and festive.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:100%;"><i>For my rendition of the recipe, I added the intense juice from kaffir limes along with several dashes of bitters to add complexity to the punch flavor.</i></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Blood Orange + White Rum Punch </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">with Kaffir Lime</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XfdCSP1tVRw/TwHu6lYlgLI/AAAAAAAAB5U/_IryjQOji-c/s400/blood.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693094094208073906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 298px; " /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Yields 4-6 servings</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i>4 cups blood orange </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i>Italian soda</i></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Juice of 2 kaffir limes, plus additional slices to garnish<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1.5 cups white rum</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>4 -6 dashes of bitters<o:p></o:p></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>frozen blood orange slices, to garnish if desired</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Combine all ingredients.</i></span></p></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bcrbPGMAqsc/TwHtZA3w4CI/AAAAAAAAB48/iQkudyHhGfU/s400/053.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693092417959419938" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Serve in a vintage punch bowl with frozen blood orange slices to keep the punch chilled. </span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Hello, gorgeous.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bOCH8wD4UqY/TwHtyAIY6-I/AAAAAAAAB5I/xcz6BoLip9Y/s400/029.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693092847257447394" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">photo courtesy of Kari Crowe</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Or, serve individually from a chilled pitcher with kaffir lime rounds.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;">Happy sipping!</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a></span></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-90556100105772650052011-12-03T18:30:00.000-08:002011-12-03T19:19:34.678-08:00sugared cranberries & a sparkling treat<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XFkn6urTL6E/TtrjccXe5LI/AAAAAAAAB4w/pOq7gTV9wuI/s1600/035.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>I have never claimed to be a "sweets person."</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>If I was given the option of chocolate or cheese for the rest of my life, I'm goin' with the brie.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>This one dessert would make me a sweets person.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ah1ngog4Kao/TtreQIE6xiI/AAAAAAAAB4Y/OgnIP8gxG8g/s400/012.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682098248508687906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>When writing a menu for clients a couple months ago, I wanted to play with the idea of an eggnog panna cotta.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Should I make the custard with traditional heavy cream and accentuate with recognizable eggnog spices? Or, could I make it with actual bottled eggnog?</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Eggnog, baby. And it's delish.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>I ran across this Whole Foods <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/829">recipe</a> for Eggnog Panna Cotta with Spiced Pears. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>I liked the idea of this but...</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>I always like to make recipes or dish combinations, "my own."</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>And secondly, I wanted to add some holiday sparkle to the creamy-spiced panna cotta.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Sugared cranberries it is! </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Also, for a chocolate-y, spicy and textural addition, I added a dark chocolate wafer for elegance and visual appeal.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Man, this dessert rocks. Seriously. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Go make it now! </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>That's a Christmas order from Santa </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>(cookies just get SO humdrum).</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Eggnog Panna Cotta with Sugared Cranberries </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>& Dark Chocolate Crystallized Ginger Wafer</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1XLX5UJOgrU/TtrguGvgjeI/AAAAAAAAB4k/Z3w_4Ro4BKA/s400/031.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682100962569784802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 296px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>yields 8 servings</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 quart eggnog</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>1 teaspoon cinnamon</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>2 (1/4 ounce) packets unflavored powdered gelatin</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 cup fresh cranberries</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 cup turbinado sugar</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>thin-sliced crystallized ginger, for sprinkling</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>In a medium saucepan, heat eggnog over medium heat until hot and just bubbling. Whisk in cinnamon to hot eggnog mixture to combine. Meanwhile, whisk together 1/3 cup hot water and gelatin in a small bowl until dissolved. Whisk gelatin mixture into eggnog until thoroughly combined.<br /><br />Remove from heat and pour into eight 4-ounce ramekins. Chill for at least 2 hours, or until set. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Meanwhile, make sugared cranberries. Bring a pot of water to boil and add turbinado sugar to a large bowl. Submerge cranberries into boiling water for 30 seconds then drain immediately. Toss hot cranberries with turbinado sugar then spread out on a sheet pan to cool and allow cranberries to dry out.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Next, chocolate wafers. Add chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl. Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper. Microwave chocolate in 30 second intervals, stirring between, until melted. Spoon chocolate into eight circle shapes on parchment-lined sheet. Top with crystallized ginger. Refrigerate to harden.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>To plate dessert, run a knife along ramekin dishes. Unmold on individual plates then top with sugared cranberries and chocolate coin on the side.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XFkn6urTL6E/TtrjccXe5LI/AAAAAAAAB4w/pOq7gTV9wuI/s400/035.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682103957671830706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 337px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Luscious. Creamy. Sparkling. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Brimming with holiday cheer.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></i></span></a></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-80935137623355866132011-11-13T18:06:00.000-08:002011-11-14T12:29:22.081-08:00cookie-crazed & homemade for the holidays<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KWA-_qaAiW4/TsFykspicNI/AAAAAAAAB4M/58PuGhGICsE/s1600/017.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">I've been on a cookie-baking hiatus the past week.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">Something about baking cookies just makes me feel extremely domestic. Heck, I even made meatloaf & mashed 'taters this weekend. I'm just a regular Susie Homemaker in the making...</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sowo1q9_E5k/TsB932Jv21I/AAAAAAAAB3A/UWg7QoycOc4/s400/039.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674673928869501778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 269px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">My cookie binge began with the announcement of my seasonal <a href="http://www.linguineanddirtymartinis.com/contact.html">Homemade for the Holidays</a> promotion wherein clients can </span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; display: inline !important; "><em>treat loved ones, friends, family and neighbors with homemade confections from Linguine and Dirty Martinis.</em></p></span></i></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><div style="display: inline !important; "><em><br /></em></div></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><div style="display: inline !important; "><em>L&DM will create your favorite holiday treats in the comfort of your home: </em><em>seasonal confections will be prepared, packaged, and elegantly labeled in your home kitchen just in time for holiday cheer!</em></div></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><div style="display: inline !important; "><em><br /></em></div></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> <div><em> </em></div> <div><em>Treats will be tucked in cellophane bags, mason jars or gift boxes with holiday twine and will feature one-of-a-kind letterpress tags from local <u><a href="http://blueeyebrowneye.com/">Blue Eye Brown Eye</a></u>.</em></div><div><em><br /></em></div></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y6rHI40IoPA/TsFr20UTdlI/AAAAAAAAB3k/1PGnADrUCPY/s400/jar.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674935594964448850" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><div><em>[photo courtesy of Lauren Essl]</em></div><div><em><br /></em></div></span></i></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><div><em><br /></em></div> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><em> </em></p> <div style="text-align: center; "><em>Clients can pick from an array </em></div><div style="text-align: center; "><em>of menu items </em><em>in categories including:</em></div><div><em><br /></em></div> <div><em> </em></div> <div style="text-align: center; " align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">[ jams, jellies, compotes </span></div> <div style="text-align: center; " align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">& pickled delights ]</span></div><div style="text-align: center; " align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center; " align="center"> </div> <div style="text-align: center; " align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">[ candies, chocolates & barks ]</span></div><div style="text-align: center; " align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center; " align="center"> </div> <div style="text-align: center; " align="center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;">[ sweet & salty baked treats ]</span></div><div style="text-align: center; " align="center"><br /><div style="text-align: center; " align="center"><br /></div></div></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">Click <a href="http://www.linguineanddirtymartinis.com/homemade_for_the_holidays_menu_2011.pdf">here</a> to view complete menu and <a href="http://www.linguineanddirtymartinis.com/page05.html">email me</a> to place your holiday order!</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">One of my favorite sweets on the holiday menu are these delicate, crumbly and buttery bites perfect for a chilly evening nightcap:</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Off-to-Bed Butter Cookies with Fleur de Sel</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AW9D3h21hKM/TsB-qdi8vnI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/lWxF1RW82DE/s400/038.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674674798437645938" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 276px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">yields approximately 24 cookies</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1.5 cups AP flour</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel (French sea salt)</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1.5 sticks unsalted butter</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or pure extract)</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 teaspoons heavy cream</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 Tablespoons turbinado sugar</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Stir together flour and salt in a bowl. Beat together butter, vanilla, almond and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy. Reduce speed to low, then add flour mixture in 3 batches, mixing, and continue to mix until batter just comes together in clumps. Gather clumps to form a dough, then press dough into a smooth 1 1/4-inch log on a lightly floured work surface. Chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, at least one hour.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut chilled loaf crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices and arrange 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets. Brush tops of cookies with cream then sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake until edges are pale golden, 12 minutes. Cool on sheets on racks.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">I also recipe-tested these whimsical "Ranger" cookies just in time for Veterans Day. Ranger Cookies, also known as Cowboy Cookies, are traditionally made with a mixture of pecans, oats, coconut and chocolate chips. </span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">I used a variation of flavor additions from the traditional recipe, but upheld using shortening as the main fat source. Although shortening doesn't have the delicious flavor of butter, it makes cookies very tender.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Ranger Cookies with Bittersweet </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">& Butterscotch Chips, Oats & Toasted Hazelnuts</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6JTpdbp5Vwg/TsB-ZY9-B-I/AAAAAAAAB3M/Cyh4pGV9KIs/s400/014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674674505151023074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">yields approximately 24 cookies</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 cup shortening</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 cup granulated sugar</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 cup brown sugar</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 eggs</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 cups AP flour</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1 teaspoon baking soda</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">2 cups rolled oats</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">1/2 cup butterscotch chips</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mFp6eD8FLIs/TsFx_8Bm6eI/AAAAAAAAB3w/jpxL62oa_ic/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674942348722104802" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 316px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line hazelnuts on a sheet pan. Toast for 3-5 minutes until light brown and fragrant.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tyAc2W1amaI/TsFyTyZeRUI/AAAAAAAAB4A/43i58QCTw-Q/s400/010.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674942689735230786" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;">Reduce oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the shortening, granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until well blended. Stir in the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add oats, bittersweet chocolate, butterscotch and hazelnuts, mix until combined. Spoon cookie mixture onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 minutes (your cookies will look underdone), then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KWA-_qaAiW4/TsFykspicNI/AAAAAAAAB4M/58PuGhGICsE/s400/017.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5674942980249776338" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size:100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Cheers to holiday cookies! More baking to come...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#000000;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-48513412644166130322011-10-19T18:34:00.000-07:002011-10-21T14:24:57.469-07:00spooky pumpkin treat & spiced cream<div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">Lovely October...</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">windy crisp weather, carved pumpkins, warming spices,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"> just-zested citrus, luscious cream cheese </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">and spooky sweets for Halloween. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vcp5lvi9yww/Tp9-VTERWcI/AAAAAAAAB0c/eMFhH04IXdk/s400/027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665385760615913922" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></i></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">Yes, sounds like autumn to me. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">Celebrate the season with these delish spooky cake creatures simple enough even for the most novice of bakers.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><br /></span></i></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-abau13Pp5ME/Tp9-hyIfJZI/AAAAAAAAB0o/PROfBoSnf8w/s1600/029.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></i><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#cc6600;"><i>Spooky Pumpkin Orange Cake</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#cc6600;"><i>with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#666666;">yields approximately 15-18 servings</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>15-ounce can pumpkin</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 Tablespoon orange zest (reserve juice for frosting)</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>4 eggs</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 and 2/3 cups sugar</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 cup vegetable oil</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>2 cups sifted AP flour</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>2 teaspoons baking powder</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 teaspoon baking soda</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>2 teaspoons ground cinnamon</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 teaspoon salt</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting:</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>8 ounces cream cheese, softened</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1/2 cup butter, softened</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1.5 cups confectioners sugar</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i>1/4 cup fresh orange juice</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><div class="body-text" jquery1319074527870="40"><div class="instructions"> <p class="instruction">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13x9 inch baking pan with foil then spray with non-stick cooking spray.</p> <p>Using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla, orange zest and pumpkin until light and fluffy. Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda. </p><p>Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix at low speed until thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth-- do not over mix or cake will become tough. Spread the batter evenly into prepped baking pan. Bake approximately 30 minutes until cooked through. Let cool completely before frosting. Cut into rectangles.</p> <p>To make the frosting: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar, orange juice, vanilla and cinnamon and mix at low speed until combined. </p><p>Transfer frosting to a piping bag with a large star tip. </p></div></div></i><i>Don't have a piping bag? Fill frosting into a large ziploc bag with a small snip in one corner to "pipe" with.</i><i><div class="body-text" jquery1319074527870="40"><div class="instructions"><p>Pipe 2 rows of 3 star-tipped dots on each cake rectangle. </p></div></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eJRCbpuLku0/Tp9-GaZl-GI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/gD6cdBo3BnE/s400/025.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665385504886356066" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><br /></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#666666;"><i><div class="body-text" jquery1319074527870="40" style="display: inline !important; "><div class="instructions" style="display: inline !important; "><p style="display: inline !important; ">Finish with two round dark chocolate candies (I found mine in the Central Market bulk section) to act as "spooky eyes."</p></div></div></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><div class="body-text" jquery1319074527870="40" style="display: inline !important; "><div class="instructions" style="display: inline !important; "><p style="display: inline !important; "><br /></p></div></div></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-abau13Pp5ME/Tp9-hyIfJZI/AAAAAAAAB0o/PROfBoSnf8w/s400/029.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665385975113524626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>These guys are actually more cute than spooky but hey, I had to stick with the Halloween theme! </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i>Serve with spiced cider or mulled wine for the perfect after trick-or-treating treat.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BB4j6gyimPE/Tp9-6Vr75NI/AAAAAAAAB00/mEmQKdlakwI/s400/030.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665386396974310610" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;"><i><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></i></span></a></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-81426326063994047682011-10-16T14:10:00.000-07:002011-10-16T15:15:11.139-07:00brussels & brown butter<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8JUkTPJULF4/TptLufJTWVI/AAAAAAAAB0E/oExLh7IOCQo/s1600/040.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;">I'm obsessed with brussels sprouts.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i> Hmm..maybe even more than avocados?</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i> Nah. That's pushing it.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>But, I really really like brussels and I could eat 'em like candy.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-77pvGqaglSs/TptK67iNYhI/AAAAAAAABzs/ERv_kcroruM/s400/077.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664203332622574098" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 244px; " /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i><br /></i></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>Not the old fashioned notion of over-boiled sprouts with that gosh-awful olive green color.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>But simply roasted, crisp and caramelized. Roasted brussels are ah-may-zing. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>Over the years, I've mixed & matched brussels with a few different textural and flavor combos:</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>...sautéed with pecan butter & orange rind...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>...roasted with balsamic syrup & pomegranate...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>...broiled with parmesan & chile flakes...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>For thanksgiving last year, I paired these delicious green jewels with roasted rutabaga (such a funky root), and an earthy hazelnut brown butter. The flavor combination is rich, silky and elegant-- a perfect autumn snack or holiday table side dish to share.</i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-77pvGqaglSs/TptK67iNYhI/AAAAAAAABzs/ERv_kcroruM/s1600/077.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vjkg1xJnD6o/TptKpMmVluI/AAAAAAAABzg/lpnubg5uFZ8/s1600/072.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i><br /></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9xoCQYQkFHQ/TptKB2d5ySI/AAAAAAAABzU/221i3iJQOVU/s1600/067.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8JUkTPJULF4/TptLufJTWVI/AAAAAAAAB0E/oExLh7IOCQo/s400/040.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664204218355112274" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;">Roasted Brussels & Rutabaga</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"> with Hazelnut Brown Butter</span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VR9au1FYLgk/TptJdtGuPBI/AAAAAAAABy8/KFo_kSnKY0E/s400/065.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664201731021356050" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i>yields 4 side dish servings</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i>1 pound brussels sprouts, washed, ends trimmed & halved</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>1 large rutabaga, peeled and diced in 1/2 inch cubes</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>1 teaspoon kosher salt</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>fresh-cracked pepper, as needed</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>1/2 cup hazelnuts</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>zest of 1 lemon</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>kosher salt to taste<br /></i></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9xoCQYQkFHQ/TptKB2d5ySI/AAAAAAAABzU/221i3iJQOVU/s400/067.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664202352009791778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>Begin by peeling the outside skin of the rutabaga by running your knife down all sides of the root to remove thick skin. Slice bulb into 1/2 inch thick disks then dice into cubes. Toss diced rutabaga with halved brussels sprouts, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly-cracked pepper.</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>Roast at 400 degrees approximately 45 minutes, tossing once, until caramelized. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vjkg1xJnD6o/TptKpMmVluI/AAAAAAAABzg/lpnubg5uFZ8/s1600/072.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vjkg1xJnD6o/TptKpMmVluI/AAAAAAAABzg/lpnubg5uFZ8/s400/072.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664203027965646562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></a></i></span><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>Meanwhile, make hazelnut brown butter. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>Chop hazelnuts roughly and toast in a pan on medium high heat for approximately 3 minutes until nuts begin to get fragrant. Add butter and a sprinkle of salt to hot pan with nuts (butter will sizzle and bubble), until butter turns a light brown shade. Take off heat immediately so butter will not burn. </i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S7rOsHTlUQQ/TptLGFRejiI/AAAAAAAABz4/4FNGEgnpzVo/s400/079.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664203524215311906" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>Pour hot hazelnut brown butter over roasted vegetables and toss together with a large spoon. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i>No garnish necessary-- this rustic dish speaks for itself!</i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;" ><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#333333;"><i><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></i></span></a></div></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-35074536751489432272011-09-26T16:52:00.000-07:002011-10-12T17:08:37.179-07:00a lemon butter-poached dream & pastry cream<div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I've been so happy to be part of the <a href="http://www.marketstreetunited.com/">Market Street</a> Dish! Culinary School team of guest chef instructors. I held my first two classes this past August and September and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HwzU3N-0-Z0/TpYMHEefpMI/AAAAAAAAByk/v8wMFvIofE4/s400/028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662726897065239746" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 400px; " /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My </span></span></i><a href="http://www.marketstreetunited.com/CulinaryPDFs/560-CulinarySchoolFlyer_09-2011.pdf"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#330099;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">September Cocktail Party in a Flash! class</span></span></span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> focused on elegant, seasonal bites perfect for a cocktail party. I also wanted to focus on varying textures so every bite would tickle the tongue.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My first soup recipe totally weirded out my Dad.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">First of all, his brow furrowed at the thought of blending together "soggy bread" with water, fruits and vegetables. </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Second of all, he detests nuts and told me he was totally not interested in a soup with ground almonds.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I totally changed his mind.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This soup is an interesting combination of green grapes, almonds and cucumbers with fresh tarragon that was featured in the </span></span><a href="http://www.linguineanddirtymartinis.com/SCowgirl_Ko11070108390.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">August issue </span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">of <a href="http://www.360westmagazine.com/">360 West</a>, but also features the addition of lemon butter-poached granny smith apples that pay homage to early autumn produce.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">White Gazpacho with Lemon-Butter Apples</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9msFQnVyXeg/ToEWC7VE_1I/AAAAAAAABx4/fVcdLMIqlDo/s400/gaz.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656826846495702866" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 cup heavy whipping cream<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 ½ cups white bread, cubed<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">½ cup blanched and slivered almonds<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 cup granny smith apple, diced<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 t lemon zest<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">3 Tablespoons unsalted butter<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">½ cup extra virgin olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">½ c water<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 garlic cloves<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">3 cups green seedless grapes, washed<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 English cucumber, peeled and diced<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 teaspoon lime zest<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Juice of one lime<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped</span></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"></span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">¾ teaspoon kosher salt</span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat cream in a small saucepan until just simmering then pour over bread cubes to soak. Let cool.</span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Melt butter. Add apples and lemon zest. Sauté for 10 minutes over medium heat until tender. Let cool.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast at 400 degrees approximately 5 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In a blender, combine cream and soaked bread mixture, almonds, water, garlic and olive oil and blend until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled. Serve soup chilled and ladled in small shooter cups or glasses with sliced grape rounds, fresh tarragon, toasted almonds and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The next course was my play on corn cakes dressed with the addition of sweet bell peppers, end-of-summer squash, salty crumbled pancetta and a fragrant marjoram aioli.</span></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The batter of these cakes can get a bit thick but do not despair-- a shot of buttermilk will do the trick if needed. Flip these savory cakes just like pancakes then top (or smother) with the marjoram aioli and deliciously-crisp pancetta.</span></span></span></i></span></p></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sweet Pepper, Corn & Squash Cakes </span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">with Pancetta & a Marjoram Aioli</span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gTQgPxXkcp0/ToETbHOWM9I/AAAAAAAABxo/Fv_mjERGui0/s400/corn%2Bcakes%2Bpancetta.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656823963470672850" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">yields approximately 25 2-inch cakes</span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">4 slices pancetta (approximately ¼ pound)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 T extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for sautéing vegetables<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1.5 cups fresh corn kernels<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 cup zucchini, diced small<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 cup red bell peppers, diced small<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 Tablespoon scallion, sliced thin<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 cup cornmeal<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">½ cup AP flour<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">¾ teaspoon baking soda<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 teaspoons sugar<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 egg<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 cup buttermilk<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Unsalted butter, to cook cakes</span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In a sauté pan over medium heat, render pancetta with olive oil until crispy on all sides, approximately 15 minutes. Drain on paper towel. Chop and set aside.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In the same pan, sauté corn, zucchini, bell peppers and scallions, for approximately 10 minutes, adding additional olive oil if needed. Let cool completely.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In a small bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, salt, baking soda and sugar. In a large bowl, combine sautéed vegetables, egg and buttermilk. Stir in dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.</span></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Heat a griddle over medium-high heat. Melt butter then add scoops of cake batter. Cook on two minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Keep warm while making other corn cakes. Serve hot corn cakes with marjoram aioli and crispy pancetta</span></span></span></i></span></p></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Aioli:</span></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 Tablespoon fresh marjoram, minced<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">½ cup mayonnaise<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Juice of ½ lemon<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Fresh-cracked black pepper to taste</span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Combine all ingredients. Serve a dollop atop corn cakes.</span></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "></span></span></span></i></p><i><div style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Finally, dessert time.</span></span></span></i></span></div></i><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Growing up in downtown Austin, we always visited a tiny bakery on Burnet Road called </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><a href="http://theuppercrustbakery.com/index.cfm">Upper Crust Baker</a><a href="http://theuppercrustbakery.com/">y</a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">. </span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">My go-to after school snack was always a small carton o' milk and their to-die-for bran muffins. </span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">When my mom and I were tempted for a sweet confection, we split one of their incredible eclairs.</span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I love the first bite of an eclair.</span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">...buttery & flaky <a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/41953621/ns/today-food/t/marthas-pate-choux-sweet-savory-treats/">pate a choux</a> dough...</span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">...oozing (not-too-sweet) pastry cream...</span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">...the crunch of it's chocolate shell...</span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Perfection.</span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I wanted to create that perfect bite of an eclair in an individual parfait perfect for parties.</span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">For the pate a choux dough, I substituted store-bought puff pastry cut into circles for ease.</span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">For pastry cream, I made a classic pastry cream with vanilla bean paste. </span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">For that signature chocolate crunch, I used chocolate two-ways: espresso ganache & semisweet chocolate chunks. </span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Top parfaits with toasted hazelnuts for a nutty crunch.</span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mini Chocolate Eclair Parfaits with Toasted Hazelnuts</span></span></span></i></span></p></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vO_9bIQDbBc/ToETu0fUUPI/AAAAAAAABxw/_d3PR0Tm34E/s400/choc%2Beclair%2Bparfaits.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656824302038962418" style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Pastry cream:</span></span></span></i></span></div><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">yields 1 cup<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 ¼ cups whole milk</span></span></span></i></span><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">3 egg yolks<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">¼ cup sugar<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 Tablespoons AP flour<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2 Tablespoons cornstarch<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Whisk together sugar and egg yolks. Add flour and cornstarch and whisk together to form a paste. Set aside. Meanwhile, simmer milk and vanilla until simmering. Add ¼ of paste mixture into hot milk mixture, whisking quickly to temper. Add remaining paste mixture to tempered milk mixture and whisk constantly, over medium heat until thickened and flour and cornstarch have cooked out, approximately 3-5 minutes. Transfer pastry cream to a bowl over an ice bath to cool down. Cover pastry cream with plastic wrap directly over custard so a skin will not form—cool completely.</span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Espresso ganache:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">½ cup heavy cream<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">½ teaspoon instant espresso coffee<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Bring heavy cream and espresso powder to a simmer over medium high, whisking together to combine. Pour atop chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until combined and glossy. Set aside and let cool.</span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Remaining components:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1 sheet puff pastry, cut into 1-inch circles<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Semisweet chocolate chunks and toasted hazelnuts, to garnish<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place puff pastry circles on a greased baking sheet and bake until puffed and golden brown, approximately 10 minutes. Let cool.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">To assemble parfaits, assemble mini parfait glasses or cups on a serving tray. Layer espresso ganache with pastry rounds, pastry cream and semisweet chocolate chunks. Repeat to reach the tops of cups. Garnish with a pastry round, chocolate chunks, toasted hazelnuts and a drizzle of espresso ganache.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The class was a delight to teach! </span></span></span></i></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Make sure to check out my upcoming Market Street Cooking Classes in November and December:</span></span></span></i></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i></i></span></span></span></span></i></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#666666;"><i><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#993300;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Unconventional Side Dishes:</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i></i></span></i></span></p><i><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><i><i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i></i></span></i></i></i></i></span></p><i><i><i><i><i><div style="text-align: left; display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><i><i><i><i><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thursday, November 10</span></span></span></span></p></i></i></i></i></i></i></span></div></i></i></i></i></i></i></i><i><i><p></p></i></i><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Stray away from the Thanksgiving norm with unique, yet simple, side dishes from Chef Callie Salls of Linguine and Dirty Martinis. </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i></i></span></i></span></p><i><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left; display: inline !important; "><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Adorn your holiday table with: </span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Savory Bleu Cheese Cheesecake with a Black Pepper Fig Compote; Roasted Apple & Onion Soup with Toasted Pecans & Sage Oil; Cranberry Relish with Grapefruit Rind, Pomegranate & Mint; Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Rutabaga with Bacon & Hazelnut Brown Butter.</span></span></span></p></i></i><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i></i></span></span></span></i></span></p><i><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><i><i><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#660000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Homemade for the Holidays:</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></span></p></i></i></i></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p></i></i></i></i></i></i></i></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><i><i><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i></i></span></span></span></i></i></i></span></p><i><i><i><i><p class="MsoNormal" style="display: inline !important; "><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thursday, December 8th</span></span></span></span></p></i></i></i></i></i></i></i></i></span></div></i><i><i><p></p></i></i><p></p><p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Treat your friends, families and neighbors to made-from-scratch confections ready in a snap and perfect for holiday gifts! </span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Guests will learn how to prepare, package and label edible goodies to-go: Spiced Blueberry Jam with Star Anise; Lemon Lime Curd; Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies; Pecorino & Black Pepper Cheese Straws; Dark Chocolate Truffles with Fleur de Sel.</span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p></p></i></i></span><p></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" /></span></span></i></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-77889005767861487642011-08-29T09:34:00.000-07:002011-08-29T10:55:42.657-07:00mango cake & green curry paste<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-016MkaRUjME/TlvG7aC0gUI/AAAAAAAABxg/wz4z1Vm7LiM/s1600/topping2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My mom celebrated her 62nd birthday this August and I wanted to make her a unique dinner and dessert for her special day.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-016MkaRUjME/TlvG7aC0gUI/AAAAAAAABxg/wz4z1Vm7LiM/s400/topping2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646325281744781634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Her dessert request for our sweet teeth? Fresh mango.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My first instinct was to make a clafouti and although I knew it would taste delicious, I wasn't sure how it would photograph for such a festive occasion. A cherry clafouti would be the better visual choice but I had to stick to my mango guns.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A not-too-sweet cake flecked with fresh mango became my inspiration. I searched around and fell across </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">this </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/marcela-valladolid/mexican-mango-cake-recipe/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">recipe</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. After a few tweaks with the frosting and an addition of sugared raspberries to cut the sweetness (I adore mangos paired with raspberries), this was the perfect confection for the occasion.</span></i></span></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
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<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Mexican Mango Birthday Cake</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">with Tequila & Sugared Raspberries</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zgJrTgzExO8/TlvFXzjPvII/AAAAAAAABxQ/nZznNmqeITY/s400/cake1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646323570604752002" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"></span></span></i></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cake:</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the pan</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 cups cake flour, plus more for dusting the pan</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6 large eggs</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 1/2 cups granulated sugar</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2/3 cup buttermilk</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Frosting:</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 cup fresh mango, diced finely</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 cup granulated sugar</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">8 ounces cream cheese, plus additional, as needed*</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 Tablespoons tequila</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*If the frosting is too wet from over-ripe mangos, add additional cream cheese to firm frosting up.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Garnish:</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">fresh raspberries, rolled in granulated sugar</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">edible flowers</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">birthday candles</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Liberally butter and flour a Bundt pan.</span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></div><div><div> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. In another large bowl, using an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy-- approximately 7 minutes. Add the eggs, beating well after each addition. In batches, add the flour mixture, alternating with the b</span></i></span><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">uttermilk</span></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> and ending with the flour mixture. Do not over-mix or cake well become tough.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pour the batter into the prepared B</span></i></span><span style="text-decoration:none;text-underline:nonecolor:windowtext;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">undt pan</span></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. Bake until the cake is golden and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40-45 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and cool completely in the pan. Invert the cake onto the wire rack, then put it on a cake plate or platter.</span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Combine the mango, sugar, cream cheese and tequila with the whip attachment in the stand mixer</span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">. Blend until smooth and thick, adding additional cream cheese, if needed.<o:p></o:p></span></i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spoon the mango topping evenly over the top of the cake and decorate with edible flowers and sugared raspberries.</span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto; line-height:normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jxxYh_2OJJA/TlvFtuuEPkI/AAAAAAAABxY/7QjVFv6VIUg/s400/cake2.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646323947265080898" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></span></i></span></p></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">After I frosted and decorated the cake, I went on to make dinner for four with the help of my father (aka THE Grill Master). </span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">On the menu:</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Spinach Salad with Avocado, </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Grapefruit, Basil & Creme Fraiche</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Grilled Filets of Beef with </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Green Curry Cream Sauce (foodgasm!) </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">& </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><div style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Grilled Asparagus</span></i></span></div></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><div style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Herbed Jasmine Rice with Serrano Peppers</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Delish! We were too famished for pictures...next time.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div></div></span></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></i></span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-88679205111474272662011-08-15T17:11:00.000-07:002011-08-15T18:06:24.547-07:00a wedding day & grapefruit 3-ways<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with local wedding planner Shannon Schultz of </span></i><a href="http://www.shannonschultzevents.com/index2.php#/home/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Shannon Schultz Events </span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and local photographer </span></i><a href="http://www.saradonaldson.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sara Donaldson</span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> with food and drink for a gorgeous French Ballet-inspired wedding photo shoot.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Z_GijXkvAg/Tkm8MZfUFbI/AAAAAAAABxI/i3TjJyiZJmQ/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0112.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Z_GijXkvAg/Tkm8MZfUFbI/AAAAAAAABxI/i3TjJyiZJmQ/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0112.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641246929444935090" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Also a part of the shoot was friend and calligrapher Lauren Essl of </span></i><a href="http://blueeyebrowneye.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Blue Eye Brown Eye</span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> who hand-constructed the most beautiful calligraphy work to grace the shoot.</span></i></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Let me just tell you...</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These gals are intensively creative, dynamic and talented beyond belief. The breath-taking pictures definitely reflect this.</span></i></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This was my first time collaborating for a photo shoot of this sort and we had a blast in the July Texas heat! Below are a sampling of pics from the </span></i><a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/08/15/french-ballet-inspired-photo-shoot-by-sara-donaldson/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Style Me Pretty blog post </span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">featuring the shoot.</span></i></span></div></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All beautiful photos are courtesy of Sara Donaldson.</span></i></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></span></i></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oCI0fyEX9hk/Tkm8E2pebtI/AAAAAAAABxA/Y9twF0KNeJI/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0075.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oCI0fyEX9hk/Tkm8E2pebtI/AAAAAAAABxA/Y9twF0KNeJI/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0075.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641246799833231058" /></a><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oCI0fyEX9hk/Tkm8E2pebtI/AAAAAAAABxA/Y9twF0KNeJI/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0075.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></i><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Rose quartz-hued table-settings fit for a Queen. </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Courtesy of Shannon Schultz.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DB5202_ihRE/Tkm7-AEbO9I/AAAAAAAABw4/pTW80isQV5s/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0070.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DB5202_ihRE/Tkm7-AEbO9I/AAAAAAAABw4/pTW80isQV5s/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0070.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641246682103102418" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HxqxVfmhOgs/Tkm7xH4-A2I/AAAAAAAABww/O-WN3xLRMcA/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0067.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HxqxVfmhOgs/Tkm7xH4-A2I/AAAAAAAABww/O-WN3xLRMcA/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0067.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641246460864234338" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qZWwVpjbCGM/Tkm7ouxS60I/AAAAAAAABwo/c48MdgPi__4/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0066.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qZWwVpjbCGM/Tkm7ouxS60I/AAAAAAAABwo/c48MdgPi__4/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0066.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641246316682210114" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Elegant mismatched chairs from local </span></i><a href="http://simplethingsblog.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Simple Things</span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Upkr6Tigho8/Tkm7cKIblHI/AAAAAAAABwg/wMwOAlTq89w/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0064.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Upkr6Tigho8/Tkm7cKIblHI/AAAAAAAABwg/wMwOAlTq89w/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0064.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641246100688704626" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Gorgeous calligraphy à la Lauren Essl.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lwapP0wkfrk/Tkm7W08mXyI/AAAAAAAABwY/WjLV74owo0Q/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0062.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wbicgGLZcDY/Tkm6ys-kgjI/AAAAAAAABwA/S5_Uqvinfpc/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0058.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wbicgGLZcDY/Tkm6ys-kgjI/AAAAAAAABwA/S5_Uqvinfpc/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0058.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641245388488081970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></u></span></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wbicgGLZcDY/Tkm6ys-kgjI/AAAAAAAABwA/S5_Uqvinfpc/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0058.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></i><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lwapP0wkfrk/Tkm7W08mXyI/AAAAAAAABwY/WjLV74owo0Q/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0062.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lwapP0wkfrk/Tkm7W08mXyI/AAAAAAAABwY/WjLV74owo0Q/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0062.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641246009102589730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " /></a></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lwapP0wkfrk/Tkm7W08mXyI/AAAAAAAABwY/WjLV74owo0Q/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0062.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></i><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qur5--fxGAc/Tkm7HHhUA0I/AAAAAAAABwQ/nKUlA_CejQc/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0060.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qur5--fxGAc/Tkm7HHhUA0I/AAAAAAAABwQ/nKUlA_CejQc/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0060.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641245739210507074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></a></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></u></span></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wbicgGLZcDY/Tkm6ys-kgjI/AAAAAAAABwA/S5_Uqvinfpc/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0058.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FeXZDsEumaU/Tkm65b3phcI/AAAAAAAABwI/9C0RLAK9dGA/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0059.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FeXZDsEumaU/Tkm65b3phcI/AAAAAAAABwI/9C0RLAK9dGA/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0059.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641245504154731970" /></a><div><div><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Vanilla Cupcakes with Grapefruit Cream Cheese Frosting</span></i></p></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qur5--fxGAc/Tkm7HHhUA0I/AAAAAAAABwQ/nKUlA_CejQc/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0060.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></i><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OVzc7Q7sD9E/Tkm6fRJ8dZI/AAAAAAAABv4/-CZWkQLk7I0/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0057.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OVzc7Q7sD9E/Tkm6fRJ8dZI/AAAAAAAABv4/-CZWkQLk7I0/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0057.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641245054602081682" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xxcuHL2k-ag/Tkm6ZWH9_mI/AAAAAAAABvw/YD-0WeM_n6w/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0056.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xxcuHL2k-ag/Tkm6ZWH9_mI/AAAAAAAABvw/YD-0WeM_n6w/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0056.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641244952856755810" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r1AG3hFS7I4/Tkm6Q0IOeSI/AAAAAAAABvo/TzrM075NLzo/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0055.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r1AG3hFS7I4/Tkm6Q0IOeSI/AAAAAAAABvo/TzrM075NLzo/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0055.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641244806292076834" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Rustic Grapefruit Tarts with Turbinado Sugar</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ydl9-xDAwaA/Tkm6J18z-kI/AAAAAAAABvg/UQzWExl6Yno/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0054.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ydl9-xDAwaA/Tkm6J18z-kI/AAAAAAAABvg/UQzWExl6Yno/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0054.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641244686521989698" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NlpAS5aB_Kw/Tkm51HSA59I/AAAAAAAABvQ/bQnoU8XA0xs/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0051.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NlpAS5aB_Kw/Tkm51HSA59I/AAAAAAAABvQ/bQnoU8XA0xs/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0051.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641244330397067218" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1txs6H6wug0/Tkm5v48SCaI/AAAAAAAABvI/RlZ4xWnWJJo/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0050.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1txs6H6wug0/Tkm5v48SCaI/AAAAAAAABvI/RlZ4xWnWJJo/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0050.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641244240648472994" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6zvvox6AXDM/Tkm5qgL0TZI/AAAAAAAABvA/359n1uZISA4/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0049.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6zvvox6AXDM/Tkm5qgL0TZI/AAAAAAAABvA/359n1uZISA4/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0049.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641244148103400850" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ct4KhfP7RPQ/Tkm5UlfdCmI/AAAAAAAABu4/1H6aTEGqeTY/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0048.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ct4KhfP7RPQ/Tkm5UlfdCmI/AAAAAAAABu4/1H6aTEGqeTY/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0048.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243771570817634" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Champagne & Grapefruit Cocktails with Thyme Syrup</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></div></div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4WBnXSPcV-0/Tkm6FOaiSuI/AAAAAAAABvY/998ajdPpQfc/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0052.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4WBnXSPcV-0/Tkm6FOaiSuI/AAAAAAAABvY/998ajdPpQfc/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0052.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641244607189764834" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">What an ingenious cocktail "table"-- </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">an antique drum!</span></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></u></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4WBnXSPcV-0/Tkm6FOaiSuI/AAAAAAAABvY/998ajdPpQfc/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0052.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cz40Q_05G5k/Tkm5OazRVBI/AAAAAAAABuw/VLGB5LbFcB0/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0045.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cz40Q_05G5k/Tkm5OazRVBI/AAAAAAAABuw/VLGB5LbFcB0/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0045.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243665621931026" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Dainty ice cubes with edible flowers-- </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a delight to shoot in this Texas heat :)</span></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></u></i></span></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cz40Q_05G5k/Tkm5OazRVBI/AAAAAAAABuw/VLGB5LbFcB0/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0045.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></i><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2cfEqSs8L4s/Tkm5HU73ylI/AAAAAAAABuo/EJYEIpsJXyk/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0044.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2cfEqSs8L4s/Tkm5HU73ylI/AAAAAAAABuo/EJYEIpsJXyk/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0044.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243543788309074" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p9eRwM-v96w/Tkm4_aDHj4I/AAAAAAAABug/16XbZ5Fy9t8/s1600/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0037.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p9eRwM-v96w/Tkm4_aDHj4I/AAAAAAAABug/16XbZ5Fy9t8/s400/INSPIRATION_saradonaldson_music-ballet_0037.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5641243407721926530" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I loved being a part of this lovely collaboration!</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">
<br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></i></span></a></div></div></div></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-18902443734014559092011-07-11T14:43:00.000-07:002011-07-13T09:51:30.152-07:00bridal shower bliss & cherry pits<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BnXYk45x-58/ThuL4EjMpII/AAAAAAAABt4/wpOcW5oKOVA/s1600/070.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><div style="display: inline !important; "><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I really can't get enough of planning menus for showers-- especially when one is celebrating the upcoming nuptials of a good girlfriend of mine.</span></i></span></div></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><div style="display: inline !important; "><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><div style="display: inline !important; "><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BnXYk45x-58/ThuL4EjMpII/AAAAAAAABt4/wpOcW5oKOVA/s400/070.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628245954739872898" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><div style="display: inline !important; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">While on vacation in Austin, I cooked for my friend Reagan's shower held at another high school girlfriend parents' house. Lucky for my, this hostess is also a fabulous new photographer and my last minute food preparations turned into an impromptu photo shoot.</span></span></i></span></div></i></span></div></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My social media peeps also went crazy when I posted a picture of this decadent sweet contribution to the shower: Banana Cream Cheese Muffins with Peanut Butter Frosting and Toffee Peanuts-- I couldn't get the recipe posted fast enough...</span></span></i></div><div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yGV7ZdC-HgQ/Tht5UxOulwI/AAAAAAAABtw/K0f1CgiopXM/s1600/076.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628225557049022210" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yGV7ZdC-HgQ/Tht5UxOulwI/AAAAAAAABtw/K0f1CgiopXM/s400/076.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">First on the shower menu: </span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Stone Fruit Salad with Rosemary Syrup and Toasted Hazelnuts</span></span></i></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><i><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal" class="Apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A6FgKGwtJDs/Tht4-ZpBrTI/AAAAAAAABto/DdtOYVjgHJE/s1600/075.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k3LuKohnQfg/Tht3cVfNxZI/AAAAAAAABtg/puJWHCmAM8o/s1600/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_4620.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628223488017679762" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k3LuKohnQfg/Tht3cVfNxZI/AAAAAAAABtg/puJWHCmAM8o/s400/Copy%2Bof%2BIMG_4620.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I began with a cooled rosemary simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water simmered with fresh rosemary from the garden until reduced by half), and soaked it with sliced Texas peaches, white nectarines, plums and cherries in the refrigerator overnight.</span></span></i></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-odB65bn4iTo/Tht24fr7a4I/AAAAAAAABtY/tSi4nPEMGSc/s1600/IMG_4622.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628222872280066946" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-odB65bn4iTo/Tht24fr7a4I/AAAAAAAABtY/tSi4nPEMGSc/s400/IMG_4622.JPG" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Next, I toasted a handful of buttery hazelnuts at 400 degrees on a sheet pan until toasted and fragrant, approximately 5 minutes.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a1dfBMECJns/Tht2N0WJDiI/AAAAAAAABtQ/iWMdkCx67T8/s1600/IMG_4628.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628222139091455522" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a1dfBMECJns/Tht2N0WJDiI/AAAAAAAABtQ/iWMdkCx67T8/s400/IMG_4628.JPG" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Serve toasted hazelnuts atop chilled, soaked fruit with a sprig of rosemary. Refreshing and so summery! Remind guests to mind their cherry pits.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-52JyQJBFS3g/Tht1w02uDqI/AAAAAAAABtI/QwFIQdL7KWk/s1600/IMG_4624.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628221641011891874" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-52JyQJBFS3g/Tht1w02uDqI/AAAAAAAABtI/QwFIQdL7KWk/s400/IMG_4624.JPG" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Next on the menu is an oh-so-simple side from my "non recipe" </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">in the summer issue of Fort Worth Foodie Magazine: </span><a href="http://www.linguineanddirtymartinis.com/FWFSummer2011CSalls.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Tomato Carpaccio</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vN9SItxBQSo/Tht1V2maDLI/AAAAAAAABtA/YOWf3HC34dM/s1600/IMG_4625.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628221177623874738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vN9SItxBQSo/Tht1V2maDLI/AAAAAAAABtA/YOWf3HC34dM/s400/IMG_4625.JPG" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I also made a syrupy balsamic reduction to serve alongside the gorgeous tomatoes. Guests can gracefully spoon (or slather) the increments of their liking atop the juicy tomatoes.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-liJg_QEdtGY/Tht0oa7ZYaI/AAAAAAAABs4/OTqX2C2xn_k/s1600/IMG_4629.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628220397101605282" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-liJg_QEdtGY/Tht0oa7ZYaI/AAAAAAAABs4/OTqX2C2xn_k/s400/IMG_4629.JPG" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I like to cluster the tomatoes by size in a monochromatic fashion to add eye appeal. Make sure to bring the tomatoes to room temperature if they aren't already to truly taste the wonderfulness of this summer staple.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tc7gClht_80/ThtzkXbi-9I/AAAAAAAABsw/7b_2B6e8ybA/s1600/IMG_4658%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628219227931605970" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Tc7gClht_80/ThtzkXbi-9I/AAAAAAAABsw/7b_2B6e8ybA/s400/IMG_4658%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Finish tomatoes with fleur de sel, fresh-cracked pepper and fresh thyme leaves. Delicious!</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rku5Ci_QMY8/ThtxjJonnQI/AAAAAAAABsY/8Yp5DF0Y4eE/s1600/IMG_4659%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628217008025214210" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Rku5Ci_QMY8/ThtxjJonnQI/AAAAAAAABsY/8Yp5DF0Y4eE/s400/IMG_4659%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br /></span><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Next on the menu: Salmon Phyllo Tarts perfect for breakfast, lunch or brunch.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hb_ELOXwi34/ThtyEvqG-qI/AAAAAAAABsg/P8UN9Qbb0mM/s1600/IMG_4636.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628217585167694498" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hb_ELOXwi34/ThtyEvqG-qI/AAAAAAAABsg/P8UN9Qbb0mM/s400/IMG_4636.JPG" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I began by making a salmon salad with flaked, cooked salmon, dijon, mayonnaise, fresh rosemary, fresh tarragon, capers and liberal salt and pepper. </span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Next, I began an assembly line with melted butter, the salmon salad and delicate phyllo sheets. After I filled and folded the tarts, they went to chill on sheet pans until ready to bake.</span></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZjNOnLRmunc/ThtxKP7HipI/AAAAAAAABsQ/iqEPzD54bhw/s1600/IMG_4661.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628216580216687250" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZjNOnLRmunc/ThtxKP7HipI/AAAAAAAABsQ/iqEPzD54bhw/s400/IMG_4661.JPG" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Brush tops of tarts with melted butter or olive oil then bake at 400 degrees approximately 8 minutes until they reach a gorgeous golden brown.</span></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qSgjyzzEdN4/Thty7YW965I/AAAAAAAABso/UyD1Wfai5cg/s1600/IMG_4634.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628218523806198674" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qSgjyzzEdN4/Thty7YW965I/AAAAAAAABso/UyD1Wfai5cg/s400/IMG_4634.JPG" /></a></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I served salmon tarts with a simple aioli made with mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice and zest, fresh tarragon, salt and freshly-cracked pepper.</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EuXFXb5pq4A/ThtvxTZFZKI/AAAAAAAABsI/Qdw5n5t7_1w/s1600/IMG_4662.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628215052139324578" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EuXFXb5pq4A/ThtvxTZFZKI/AAAAAAAABsI/Qdw5n5t7_1w/s400/IMG_4662.JPG" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Finally, the moment you've all been waiting for...</span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Banana Cream </span></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cheese Muffins </span></span></i></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">with Peanut Butter Frosting & Toffee Peanuts</span></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><i><span style="FONT-STYLE: normal; COLOR: rgb(0,0,238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 299px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5628225172759751986" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A6FgKGwtJDs/Tht4-ZpBrTI/AAAAAAAABto/DdtOYVjgHJE/s400/075.JPG" /></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These "muffins" are creamy, luscious and the perfect guilty pleasure with a morning (or evening) cup of coffee.</span></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Yields 36 muffins</span></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Adapted from Artisan Baking Company's Seasonal Fruit Muffin </span><a href="http://www.artisan-baking-company.com/Recipes.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Recipe</span></a></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><i><div align="left" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3½ cups all purpose flour</span></span></span></div></i></div><div><i><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 teaspoons baking powder<br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon baking soda<br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">½ teaspoon salt<br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 pound cream cheese, softened<br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">½ pound unsalted butter, softened<br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 cups sugar<br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 eggs, room temperature<br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">½ cup whole milk<br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br /></span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 teaspoon pure almond extract</span></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 4 bananas)<br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><div align="left" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat muffin pan or pans with nonstick baking spray or place paper liners in each cup and lightly coat papers with nonstick baking spray, so that the paper liners slip off muffins easily.</span></span></span></div></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><div align="left" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large mixing bowl.</span></span></span></div></i></span></div><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Beat cream cheese, butter and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth, about 5 minutes.<br /></span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><div align="left" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition. Add dry ingredients in two parts, alternating with milk, vanilla and almond extract. Fold in mashed bananas. Batter will be thick.</span></span></span></div></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div align="left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><div align="left" style="display: inline !important; "><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Portion into prepared muffin pans with an ice cream scoop. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes. Rotate pan in oven (for even baking), and continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center of a muffin has only a few or no crumbs clinging to it.</span></span></span></div></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div align="left"><span class="size12 Garamond12" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Remove muffins from tin and let cool completely on a wire rack.</span></span></span></div></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Peanut butter frosting:</span></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 cup creamy peanut butter</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 T unsalted butter, softened</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 cups powdered sugar</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 T whole milk</span></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cream together peanut butter and butter in a stand mixer with the whip attachment until fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. Scrape down sides. On medium high speed, slowly add 1 cup of powdered sugar, then whole milk. Add remaining powdered sugar then beat 5 minutes until smooth and fluffy.</span></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pipe or spread atop cooled banana muffins. Top with salted peanuts, candied peanuts or toffee peanuts.</span></span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Foodgasm, for real. Enjoy, folks!</span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dWzN5ebHepg/ThtvQClfHTI/AAAAAAAABsA/i9d4ltoEdO4/s400/IMG_4666.JPG" /></span></span></i></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" /></span></span></div></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-486809477775131662011-06-23T10:20:00.000-07:002011-06-23T10:58:03.158-07:00peaches & velvet cream<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hs7EkAHR-F4/TgN5vwwOufI/AAAAAAAABr4/IbYU6QUNA_4/s1600/054%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">There is nothing better to me in the summertime than sweet peaches and rich cream.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Add some honey, reduced white wine, bright lemon and a dash of smo</span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">ky cinnamon and you're in business for a refreshing summer appetizer or cooling dessert course. A sprinkling of pistachios adds an appropriate salty crunch and texture contrast.</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chilled Peach & White Wine Soup Shooters with Pistachios</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-g-3aYgRoWAY/TgN4sIrqq0I/AAAAAAAABro/rBO6yCsUsDk/s400/054.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621469459528723266" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I ran across this recipe for Chilled Peach and Yogurt Soup in culinary school then adapted the recipe and swapped tangy yogurt for cream. I just adore the richness of the velvet cream with the tart peaches.</span></i></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">yields approximately 1/2 gallon</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 lb frozen peaches</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 cups white wine</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">juice and zest of 1 lemon</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 t cinnamon</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 c honey</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 cup heavy whipping cream</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">roasted and salted pistachios to garnish</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Begin by simmering peaches, white wine, lemon, cinnamon and honey over medium high heat approximately 45 minutes to reduce and soften. Enjoy the gorgeous aroma because your kitchen will smell insane!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lYu6GdQiyhg/TgN3S2LbRgI/AAAAAAAABrQ/GMWh9J6FvLk/s400/034.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621467925553300994" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Let cool approximately 30 minutes to prevent hot liquid splattering when pureeing the soup. With an immersion blender, puree soup until completely smooth.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fl8-AUcumXM/TgN4IVlYduI/AAAAAAAABrY/3HZoBOd8sE8/s400/042.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621468844516734690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Transfer peach and wine mixture into a large pitcher then chill completely over night.</span></i></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kc8CSsJXauY/TgN4flEsq_I/AAAAAAAABrg/cil8DPC9bQs/s400/043.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621469243811605490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Before serving, whisk in heavy cream, an additional squeeze of lemon and drop of honey. The luxurious heavy cream will turn the chilled soup into an irresistible creamsicle hue.</span></i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Serve soup chilled as shooters with a couple pistachios or as a dessert soup with a sprinkling of pistachios and a swirl of heavy cream.</span></i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Hs7EkAHR-F4/TgN5vwwOufI/AAAAAAAABr4/IbYU6QUNA_4/s400/054%2B-%2BCopy.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621470621336517106" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 357px; " /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sip, shoot or slurp away!</span></span></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i></i><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" /></span></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-1239978740394373482011-05-27T16:21:00.000-07:002011-05-29T21:34:52.327-07:00chard lasagna & lemon ricotta<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sOP-zduJixY/TeMdpznMmLI/AAAAAAAABrE/muRkdR6OeSM/s1600/024.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bitter, leafy greens are one of those produce options that I don't jump for joy to eat or cook with.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Until now...</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-U6AQW8Q2zfU/TeAzUjFzlvI/AAAAAAAABp0/ArvSaDSneSA/s400/013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611541563813631730" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Gorgeous swiss chard is currently in season and was an impeccable starring role in this simple lasagna recipe delicately layered with fresh herbs, lemony ricotta and creamy fresh mozzarella. </span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Your mouth will be watering while you're waiting for this baked treat to cool...</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Swiss Chard Lasagna with Fresh Mozzarella</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OPVKJzAmB0w/TeAzGZjz65I/AAAAAAAABps/MLy2PknLd8Y/s400/021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611541320736959378" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">yields approximately 4 servings</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Not only is this lasagna simple to make, but the recipe list is quite simple as well. </span></i></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">No side salad is even necessary with this veggie-packed Italian delight.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SiX392v1kpE/TeA0XW48rQI/AAAAAAAABp8/fUS856sGkYo/s400/011.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611542711589711106" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 bunch swiss chard, washed and dried</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 can diced tomatoes with basil & oregano</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 eight ounce ball of fresh mozzarella</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 cup ricotta</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 t herbs de provence, plus additional to sprinkle</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 T lemon zest</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6 "n0-boil" lasagna sheets</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes plus additional to sprinkle</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">salt and fresh-cracked pepper to taste</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees and </span></i></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">grease a </span></i></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">9x5x3 loaf pan.</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Start by trimming woodsy red stems at the bottom of each swiss chard leaf. Usually, I would trim the bitter stem within the membrane but the bitterness lends a lovely flavor complement in this particular dish.</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Stack a few leaves at a time, roll them like a cigar horizontally, then slice into uniform ribbons.</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Heat a large saute pan to medium-high heat. Add a swirl of olive oil, sliced swiss chard, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper (as shown). </span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zeE5KALY6TE/TeA10t-J0eI/AAAAAAAABqE/IusoYiyn6m4/s400/015.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611544315513393634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Saute and wilt for a few minutes then add can of diced tomatoes (as shown). Simmer approximately 10 minutes to slightly reduce liquid. Re-adjust seasonings if needed.</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-k0PKB0-msNI/TeA2VHegBJI/AAAAAAAABqM/I_EzoR3s0vU/s400/016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611544872115766418" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">While swiss chard mixture is simmering, mix herbs de provence, lemon zest, salt and pepper with ricotta. Slice fresh mozzarella (as shown).</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PkLHAqnfEus/TeA2udcK4JI/AAAAAAAABqU/4y2_O5w8Jr4/s400/017.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611545307508301970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Take swiss chard mixture off the heat and have all ingredients ready to layer lasagna.</span></i></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Begin with a small amount of swiss chard mixture on the bottom of pan followed by 2 lasagna sheets, 1/3 of ricotta mixture, half of fresh mozzarella slices, 1/2 swiss chard mixture, 2 more lasagna sheets, next 1/3 of ricotta mixture, remaining swiss chard mixture, remaining lasagna sheets, remaining ricotta mixture and last slices of fresh mozzarella.</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4FvBAZCF6hU/TeA3-wXU2dI/AAAAAAAABqc/JU6GOrpxtFk/s400/018.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611546686977792466" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and herbs de provence (as shown).</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m9pPCoYoHWU/TeA4VGbPibI/AAAAAAAABqk/u-QwLbFyoTw/s400/019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611547070856923570" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 236px; " /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bake at 375 degrees approximately 30 minutes then raise temperature to 425 degrees and bake an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and bubbling (as shown).</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V1hpeAtQy6s/TeA4oe_6hAI/AAAAAAAABqs/JYXX2LN3BRg/s400/020.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611547403870700546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Let cool 15 minutes before cutting into portions and serving (pour a glass of wine while you're waiting anxiously).</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E2Wk6VQUh8I/TeA4-uAZp8I/AAAAAAAABq0/6z5yKuzvhwU/s400/025.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611547785856395202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></i></span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Oh, those gorgeous layers!</span></i></span></i></span></i></span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></i></span></span></span></i></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sOP-zduJixY/TeMdpznMmLI/AAAAAAAABrE/muRkdR6OeSM/s1600/024.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sOP-zduJixY/TeMdpznMmLI/AAAAAAAABrE/muRkdR6OeSM/s400/024.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612362164700223666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Enjoy your bubbling creation.</span></i></span></i></span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></span></span></i></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></a></span></i></span></div></span></i></span></i></span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-53076488671597258752011-05-18T12:50:00.001-07:002011-05-23T17:03:33.346-07:00cheese straws & lemon bars<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-feYpJxwGhqo/TdratAa8rCI/AAAAAAAABpk/W_MKb4nWpgg/s1600/040.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">It's shower season!</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I love putting a fun twist on traditional baby shower, bridal shower or teatime bites.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PBl22_d4YiQ/TdQlU5mC-0I/AAAAAAAABmk/UFaTUDBfdvU/s400/030.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608148476971121474" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For my most recent afternoon baby shower for 30 lovely ladies, I concentrated on pairing familiar flavors and preparations with unexpected colors, textures and ingredients to engage guests and tickle their taste buds.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">My menu included:</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Two refreshing non-alcoholic punches that were perfect alone or with a splash of champagne: </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">White Sangria with Lime, Raspberries and Kiwi</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Grapefruit Ginger Punch with Fresh Thyme</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hmbBLFa1i1o/TdrS_tZgWkI/AAAAAAAABn0/15hgF9rlBBI/s400/036.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610028277803539010" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For the drink station, a few bottles of assorted vino were set out (red, white and bubbly), along with wine glasses, mixed nuts, water with lime slices, an ice bucket and the punch vessels. Guests could mix and match their own beverages with ease.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aZg09GnQtzM/TdrT_KUpeeI/AAAAAAAABn8/l5Hj_1D-pQs/s400/039.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610029367899552226" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For those interested in an afternoon snack...</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-b4vclNI4G2A/TdrR8j-EMqI/AAAAAAAABnk/_hdCMbpL5oI/s400/022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610027124221293218" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Buttery and indulgent puff pastry cheese straws with pecorino cheese and herbs de provence.</span></i></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LMdiV8RLlpM/TdrSvbvIKYI/AAAAAAAABns/pdS_VESd0Po/s400/035.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610027998184483202" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Melon skewers topped with fresh mozzarella and a sweet, yet earthy, simple syrup with fresh rosemary from my patio.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q3rbPiqW_-U/TdrVzBxcuEI/AAAAAAAABok/HjgQkUpz_U8/s400/025.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610031358469257282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 109px; " /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Honeydew...</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MuMoHsCtWas/TdrVJG_qjpI/AAAAAAAABoM/52z8l3S8pug/s400/027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610030638316555922" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Watermelon...</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yVlm5AkP-zw/TdrVZ1GL4xI/AAAAAAAABoU/qtNNVGSjVkw/s400/026.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610030925569843986" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and Cantaloupe, of course.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rCrP_naefYg/TdrVoaK8NCI/AAAAAAAABoc/I8x-O8VH2ys/s400/028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610031176040068130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Chilled Peach & Yogurt Soup Shooters with frozen peaches simmered in white wine, honey and vanilla bean paste finished with the perfect pistachio garnish.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fUaMDCsJExc/TdrWNOgwSXI/AAAAAAAABos/R53RCsUvR5g/s400/046.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610031808565496178" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A light and delicious panzanella salad with homemade herbed croutons, crisp vegetables (English cucumbers, yellow peppers & orange peppers, red & orange cherry tomatoes), house-pickled red onions, kalamata olives, fresh oregano and small cubes of salty feta cheese. </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The vinaigrette was a simple swirl of Italian olive oil and lemon rind with kosher salt and fresh-cracked pepper.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o7RmLzaxino/TdrW3r0y2WI/AAAAAAAABo0/5YOCZZ7p_6I/s400/038.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610032537988684130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And finally, an assortment of three tea sandwich varieties.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IOCdQ2qOEMk/TdrX64_E64I/AAAAAAAABo8/MQAHCgRWZ90/s400/054.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610033692572707714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 311px; " /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cucumber & Radish with Fresh Lavender Butter on Pumpernickel</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lPTwSo60XYo/TdrYfxmd5FI/AAAAAAAABpE/LU5RD9wINqs/s400/034.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610034326245598290" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bruschetta with Herbed Ricotta, Fennel Salami and </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a Shaved Asparagus Salad with Lime Rind</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cwjg0KC1R6I/TdrZcav9DVI/AAAAAAAABpU/hn84QpUYGK0/s400/044.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610035368083393874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and my personal favorite: </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Black Forest Ham & Brie on Rye with a Rhubarb Fennel Chutney</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IV8Yc8Q9MYY/TdrY6fVvLSI/AAAAAAAABpM/L4m616mrQMo/s400/030.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610034785200057634" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">All menu items were to be served chilled or at room temperature making event service a breeze!</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-feYpJxwGhqo/TdratAa8rCI/AAAAAAAABpk/W_MKb4nWpgg/s400/040.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610036752585370658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A few weeks before, I also collaborated with a TCU friends to plan an intimate Bridal Shower for my close girlfriend, Lindsey.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Prosecco, Italian fare and a scratch-made dessert...what could be better?</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a7iiSKCQDfw/TdVasn5fotI/AAAAAAAABnE/LgQdxq7ZwUA/s400/042.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608488633630696146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We arranged the shower to be held at a quaint local Italian eatery in Fort Worth: Piola Restaurant and Garden. My friend Jessica and I both played hostess and arrived early to decorate the patio table on a gorgeous spring evening. </span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jessica was in charge of decorations and I took care of invitations and a made-from-scratch dessert perfect for a bridal shower: Lavender Lemon Bars.</span></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KH1pgNzOKdw/TdQkrtSdckI/AAAAAAAABmU/ZIu2jpZ2HGA/s400/028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608147769293107778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">We arranged the lemon-bars with some lemon-hued tulips for a beautiful shower centerpiece that speaks for itself.</span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ipS-uIQ72Hw/TdVZRbgcyKI/AAAAAAAABms/YDfD1aFMMNk/s400/036.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608487066936330402" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jessica (a huge decorating and craft guru), outdid herself with these hand-crafted tiny boxes perfect for place setting party favors. </span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vsYxx5Z9A3k/TdVaJw5XP6I/AAAAAAAABm8/0YbxUfBvVK4/s400/034.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608488034750644130" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Blue flowers for the shower guests and a white flower for the bride-to-be.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HWP5VMR6Y5I/TdVZ0DumaXI/AAAAAAAABm0/bqQkVJ13dC8/s400/043.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608487661848652146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Jessica also made a whimsical "Cheers!" banner to aptly celebrate the occasion.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8uk7lFsfk4g/TdVb9j6-i0I/AAAAAAAABnc/EPLNbHvP-DQ/s400/040.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608490024132578114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For gifts, we settled on a wine-theme for the bride-to-be. I decided to put together a "Champagne & Chocolate" basket with a lovely array of gifts from World Market.</span></i></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SMnGigyfV0A/TdVbIZyEE_I/AAAAAAAABnM/8uQ4MStkvwQ/s400/012.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608489110877770738" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I nestled stemless champagne glasses with a split of champagne, cocktail napkins, a glass wine stopper, orange peel dark chocolate and ingenious cheese spreaders made from wine corks.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--cKnF-I7WPc/TdVbsvWYK0I/AAAAAAAABnU/1b8LFI1mHiM/s400/023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608489735142517570" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For dessert, I decided on a sweet and tart hand-held treat turned elegant with a touch of French Lavender.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lavender Lemon Bars</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SLH3X5QveWQ/TdQkS-d40OI/AAAAAAAABmM/NUbbAcWBCYo/s400/026.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608147344407711970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 15px; font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 15px; font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Adapted from </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-bars-recipe/index.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Ina Garten's Lemon Bar Recipe</span></a></i></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><h3 style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Crust:</span></i></span></span></h3><ul style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color:initial;"><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature</span></i></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span></i></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 cups flour</span></i></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/8 teaspoon </span></i></span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/salt/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="133 143" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">kosher salt</span></i></span></span></a></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 teaspoon French Lavender</span></i></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"></li></ul><h3 style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Filling:</span></i></span></span></h3><ul style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color:initial;"><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6 extra-large eggs at room temperature</span></i></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 cups granulated sugar</span></i></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 tablespoons grated lemon </span></i></span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/zest/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="278 281" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">zest</span></i></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 cup freshly squeezed </span></i></span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/lemon/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="327 331" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">lemon</span></i></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> juice</span></i></span></li><li class="ingredient" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 cup flour</span></i></span></li><li class="ingredient" color="initial" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; list-style-type: none; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Confectioners' sugar, for dusting</span></i></span></li></ul></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px; "></span>I was careful to use a controlled amount of lavender-- too much and you can get an overly floral, almost soapy taste. Half a teaspoon will do.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l8dCX16qs1M/TdQjViUashI/AAAAAAAABl8/wLvvSewROm8/s400/014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608146288879776274" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 23px; font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 23px; font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.</span></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><div class="instructions" color="initial" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"></p><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For the crust, cream the butter and sugar until light in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Combine the flour and salt and, with the </span></i></span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/mixer/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="209 213" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">mixer</span></i></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> on low, add to the butter until just mixed. Dump the dough into a foiled and greased </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">9 by 13 by 2-inch baking sheet, then d</span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">elicately press dough into sheet </span></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">building up a 1/2-inch edge on all sides (as shown). Chill for 5 minutes.</span></i></span></p></div></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sgmb_BGNCoc/TdQj4E4tshI/AAAAAAAABmE/3gK76zmZKYc/s400/017.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608146882274374162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bake the </span></i></span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/crust/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="482 486" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">crust</span></i></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> for 15 to 20 minutes, until very lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Leave the oven on.</span></i></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px; "><p style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 23px; color:initial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">For the filling, </span></i></span><a href="http://www.foodterms.com/encyclopedia/whisk/index.html" class="crosslink" debug="604 608" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">whisk</span></i></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> together the eggs, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and flour. Pour over the crust and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Let cool to room temperature.</span></i></span></p><p color="initial" style="outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 9px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 23px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cut off those grumpy, "too brown edges" then slice into desired rectangles or triangles. Using a sifter or small strainer, add a light sprinkling of powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar for you fancy pants), then dot each bar with a small sprinkling of lavender.</span></i></span></p></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LIUbf-IRdpc/TdQlCz4Z-5I/AAAAAAAABmc/-xIo5SunQYg/s400/029.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608148166199868306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">These bars are perfect for dessert, afternoon tea or </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">a naughty impromptu breakfast...</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" /></span></i></span></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-53768249330338690322011-05-09T18:17:00.000-07:002011-05-15T14:58:41.048-07:00a birthday affair & tarte tatin to share<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zmxx-ruuuVo/TdBKZEc9iRI/AAAAAAAABl0/4Gfs9REZN5c/s1600/021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I love having my birthday on Cinco de Mayo.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Although my special day wasn't full with mariachis or margaritas, I had a lovely evening full of fine wine and local fare.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zmxx-ruuuVo/TdBKZEc9iRI/AAAAAAAABl0/4Gfs9REZN5c/s400/021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607063330628667666" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I was treated with a special 5-course menu and wine pairing dinner at Ellerbe's Fine Foods (known for their Louisiana-influenced dishes and locally-sourced ingredients).</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">We sat on the patio with rustic, paint-stripped wooden chairs, blue and white linen napkins, and milk bottles dotted with single pink flowers. Our first course was oh-so-simple and full of bright flavors:</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Louisiana Blue Lump Crabmeat with </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Texas Citrus, Tarragon and Extra Virgin Olive Oil</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pC16AkiptZE/TciuzPTNxoI/AAAAAAAABkE/5jk1q5nRTxI/s1600/020.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span></i><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_0bxIIPN0dI/TciumjO6pnI/AAAAAAAABj8/zNrL59pmVPo/s1600/019.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_0bxIIPN0dI/TciumjO6pnI/AAAAAAAABj8/zNrL59pmVPo/s400/019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604921713578649202" /></a><div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></u></span></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_0bxIIPN0dI/TciumjO6pnI/AAAAAAAABj8/zNrL59pmVPo/s1600/019.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span></i><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_0bxIIPN0dI/TciumjO6pnI/AAAAAAAABj8/zNrL59pmVPo/s1600/019.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The unique aspect of this dish was the orange powder dusted atop the crab. </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The culprit? Dehydrated grapefruit rind that was turned into a sweet powder.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">For our next course, I was full of bliss to sample this rustic salad with local roasted beets (I'm one of those crazies who adores obscure veggies like beets, brussels sprouts and celery root).</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Roasted B&G Farm Beets with Local Honey, DMC Goat Ricotta, </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Cox Farm Arugula, Bee Pollen and Pralined Millican Pecans</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div></span><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pC16AkiptZE/TciuzPTNxoI/AAAAAAAABkE/5jk1q5nRTxI/s400/020.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604921931566270082" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div style="text-align: left; "><i><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The fourth of the five courses was my favorite. It appeared rich and heavy, but was oh-so-light and full of flavor-- I almost licked the poor bowl.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Tomato Braised Lamb Shoulder with a Warm Israeli Couscous Salad, </span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><div style="text-align: center; display: inline !important; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Latte Da Feta, Curry Vinaigrette and Texas Citrus Powder</span></span></i></div></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div></i></div></span></span></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></span></i><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q5rtAhPTGb8/TciveRm1JnI/AAAAAAAABkM/0l7siTsFJgo/s400/023.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604922670919788146" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></i></span></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></span></i><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">After a delicious birthday evening, I whisked off to Austin for the weekend to further celebrate my sweet 26 and also pay homage to my hip mother for Mother's Day.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">I was graced with some lovely gifts from friends and family-- some of my favorites (this shouldn't surprise you), were meant to perch right in my pantry.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G-SVwyxxTvk/TcrkCuj3Z5I/AAAAAAAABls/YlYDtfva3QQ/s400/spicess.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605543421725337490" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">[Madagascar Vanilla Bean Paste, French Lavender, </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Meyer Lemon Peel, Cardamom Pods, Wild Capers with Sea Salt]</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">After basking in the glow of an assortment of thoughtful gifts, my Austin girlfriends and I assembled to sip bubbling </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">rosé</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> and snack on a simple cheese platter before an evening out on the town.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Z25NrePqwo/TcivxPdOEhI/AAAAAAAABkU/7Eq_Rj1xrow/s400/032.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604922996760121874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Our assembly-only platter included Drunken-Goat Cheese with a Red Wine-Soaked Rind, Walnut Cheddar and Gruyere with Greek Green Olives and Rosemary Focaccia Crackers all from Whole Foods Austin.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XmbPfK_6jHo/Tciv7bhPY7I/AAAAAAAABkc/OSr3hEShG8o/s400/037.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604923171796902834" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">For dinner, we took a quick taxi to the east side for funky, French bistro-inspired fare from </span></span><a href="http://www.justines1937.com/menu/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Justine's Brasserie</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">. We began with potent French 75's with champagne and gin for our pre-dinner cheers. </span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Dinner was simple and delicious: Escargot with Garlic Butter, Beef Tartare, Mussels and Frites, Snapper with Haricot Verts and Chilled Shrimp Salad with Tarragon & Cucumbers finished with a few bites of Apple Tarte Tatin with coffee.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0I3O8-VGPUc/TciwNfhRA8I/AAAAAAAABkk/Ab69dUTDkWI/s400/035.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604923482108396482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">After an eventful evening full with Moscow Mule's, a Russian big band and swing dancers, I was ready for a quiet Sunday with my parents to celebrate Mother's Day. </span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">My mom had beautiful tomatoes, fresh herbs and Wild Alaskan Halibut on hand so I planned a menu around that. She also has a definite sweet tooth so a made-from scratch dessert was a must. Our menu included:</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Grilled Halibut with a Tarragon Pea Puree, Grilled Asparagus, </span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Brown Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Tomato Salad with Vinegar</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2pAohQ9D2qU/Tciwe84ZaaI/AAAAAAAABks/bWeCVd0qf9s/s400/043.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604923782047820194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">While sipping a glass of chardonnay, I prepped components for dinner including a room temperature tomato salad with sea salt, fresh-cracked black pepper and champagne vinegar.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">While my dad started the charcoal grill, I dressed fresh asparagus with olive oil, salt and pepper then delicately seasoned the halibut filets with the same dressings.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">To accompany the grilled fish, I made a healthy and vibrant sauce of green peas, vegetable stock, lemon rind and fresh tarragon. For a side dish: toasted rice pilaf with pine nuts. </span></span></i></div></span></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mu5dvOqDMhI/TcixBay5WHI/AAAAAAAABk8/lWUKZSJf8L0/s400/050.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604924374193363058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 299px; height: 400px; " /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">While I finished my sauce and rice, my Dad set out for the grill (the man is an expert griller--although he denies it). The halibut was cooked to perfection boasting its buttery layers and the asparagus was al dente with gorgeous charred flavor from the grill.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div></span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rRBVLfNO1YE/TcixsfXDPDI/AAAAAAAABlM/V8uHZE2e-Fc/s400/051.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604925114153122866" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></span></span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">All three of us finished this dish with pleasure-- the only naughty inclusions were from a swirl of heavy cream to finish the pea sauce. I was then on to dessert...</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">My mom loves fruity desserts-- strawberry shortcake was the natural choice especially since this is peak season for fresh strawberries.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Strawberry Shortcake with Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0_p3YL01P_4/TciyOq8fLnI/AAAAAAAABlc/IBX2yOWftiA/s400/068.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604925701378485874" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></i></div><div><i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> While I prepped dinner, I measured my biscuit ingredients, washed and sliced strawberries and had my cold cream chilling and ready in a bowl.</span></span></i></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">When I was ready to make the biscuits, I preheated my own to 400 degrees and started on these flaky delights:</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Cinnamon Sugar Biscuits</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">yields approximately 12 biscuits</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 cups AP flour</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 T sugar, plus an additional 2 T to mix with cinnamon</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 T baking powder</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1/2 t kosher salt</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">12 T cold unsalted butter, diced</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">2 eggs, beaten</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1/2 c cold heavy cream, plus an additional 2 cups to whip</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 t pure vanilla extract</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 egg beaten with 2 T water, for egg wash</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 T cinnamon</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">1 pint strawberries, sliced</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix together flour, 2 T sugar, baking powder and kosher salt together in a large bowl. With hands, mix in dice cold butter and combine with dry mixture until pea-shaped butter chunks remain. Add beaten eggs and 1/2 c heavy cream. Combine quickly with hands until a dough forms.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Transfer dough ball to a floured board. Top with more flour then press down to a 1/2 inch thick square, working quickly to keep butter chilled. Slice into 12 biscuit squares (as shown), then transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet with a spatula. Brush lightly with the egg wash then finish with a sprinkling of cinnamon and remaining sugar.</span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6UbUbfkyU5s/Tcix89x7FtI/AAAAAAAABlU/bhqV0Hw6bd8/s400/055.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604925397196805842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Bake approximately 15 minutes until biscuits are lightly browned, yet moist and tender. While biscuits are baking, whip 2 cups whipping cream with vanilla until soft peaks are formed. Serve in between hot biscuits with sliced strawberries.</span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h-c7qm3h1dQ/TciyiDJOX8I/AAAAAAAABlk/jLx5-TyZAnM/s400/069.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604926034291875778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Enjoy this not-t00-sweet confection with some fine decaf coffee or a chilled glass of crisp, white wine.</span></span></i></span></span></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" /></span></span></i></div></div></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-50984329375415133932011-04-25T12:10:00.000-07:002011-04-25T13:10:04.305-07:00easter eats & a tart treat<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wwWCO3UA7qE/TbXOmYIpRuI/AAAAAAAABj0/AoK9TTD-nhU/s1600/021.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I have always adored Easter!</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-250jdOHQBU0/TbXOWABOrHI/AAAAAAAABjs/5A-AaXNPeZQ/s400/017.JPG" /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Along with the joyous religious celebration of the day, I have always been in awe of the springtime decorations and culinary traditions of the holiday.</span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Growing up, my mom would always surprise me with a unique Easter basket and chic collectibles to start the morning. </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This year, she didn't fail to impress with a precious </span><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/natural-baskets/?pkey=e%7Ceaster%2Bbasket%7C46%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=NLASEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pottery Barn basket</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">, chocolate bunnies wrapped in golden foil and bright candies nestled all around the house.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Early Sunday morning, I awoke eager to make breakfast before Easter Mass. Thick slices of local challah bread were dredged in a rich egg custard dotted with nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, vanilla bean and orange zest then finished on the griddle until golden brown.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Organic chicken sausage and thick slices of applewood-smoked bacon drowned in pools of syrup and creamy butter as we devoured our sweet feast.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">After mass, I dashed home to make this sweet, tart and nutty crumble perfect for a crowd. This recipe is simple and can be adapted with other seasonal fruits. It took me 10 swift minutes to get this dessert into the oven.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Rhubarb & Raspberry Crumble with Toasted Hazelnuts</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><i></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T4A-boLCr1g/TbXOGwdHg1I/AAAAAAAABjk/NOnm3XDX8yg/s400/020.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599608327186645842" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"></span></span></i></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">yields 10-12 servings</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3/4 c AP flour</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 c sugar plus 2/3 c</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 t salt</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">6 T unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 c old-fashioned oats</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 c hazelnuts</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 t vanilla bean paste</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 c frozen raspberries, </span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">thawed under running water a few minutes</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">12 ounces rhubarb (bright red), ends trimmed, diced*</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RBJ3fFcNgao/TbXNXFdP0sI/AAAAAAAABjM/Z8w1fb12Mqs/s400/012.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599607508190614210" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 284px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To dice rhubarb, first cut off woodsy ends then wash. Slice each stalk horizontally (like you would celery), then line rhubarb "sticks" into two bundles. Slice bundles into 1/2 inch pieces (as shown).</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2aOSFL5k3Gc/TbXNLZ0x29I/AAAAAAAABjE/RBfx_JzaHWs/s400/013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599607307499592658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 282px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter an 11 x 7 x 2 inch glass baking dish. Mix frozen raspberries with rhubarb, 1/2 c sugar and vanilla bean paste. Set aside to macerate while preparing other ingredients.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In a food processor, pulse hazelnuts to grind. Larger chunks of hazelnuts are perfectly A-Ok. Normally, I always toast nuts to bring out their inherent flavorful oils. Because the hazelnuts will toast regardless atop of the crumble, you can omit this step.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">In a large bowl, add flour, remaining sugar, salt, oats and hazelnuts. Add in cold cubes of butter and combine with hands to the dry ingredients (as shown). Rub butter cubes in with fingertips until mixture sticks together in clumps (small chunks of butter are fine).</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y4hhAdYiU6Y/TbXNiqoOeyI/AAAAAAAABjU/tQhwQNUoGv0/s400/014.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599607707147336482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Transfer macerated fruit mixture to bottom of buttered glass dish, spreading evenly, then top with an even sprinkling of hazelnut topping.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0HpRE_VUBYs/TbXN3ky6EuI/AAAAAAAABjc/P-LtPxxtdIg/s400/016.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599608066358776546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Bake crumble until fruit mixture is thickened and bubbling and topping is golden brown, approximately 45 minutes. Let cool 15-30 minutes before serving.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wwWCO3UA7qE/TbXOmYIpRuI/AAAAAAAABj0/AoK9TTD-nhU/s400/021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599608870414141154" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">After my crumble cooled, we headed off to an Easter celebration for 50 friends and family. Our never-ending food spread centered around a huge smoker and my Uncle Jeff slow-smoking delectable whole chickens, beef, pork loin and the best pork tenderloin I've ever put in my mouth.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I hope everyone had a blessed </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">(and scrumptious) Easter celebration.</span></i></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" /></span></div></div></div></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5405511319718316406.post-41958954380188998912011-04-18T18:01:00.000-07:002011-04-22T13:15:03.973-07:00creamy grits & sweet apple balsamic<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-76ZPtbkh9bs/TazlvOF-jXI/AAAAAAAABi8/MDYbx9tBfaE/s1600/037.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A few posts ago, I blogged about the glory of </span><a href="http://linguineanddirtymartinis.blogspot.com/2011/03/lightened-up-one-pot-wonder.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">one-pot meals</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Today, we're talking about the excellence of one-bowl meals.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Balsamic-Glazed Spring Vegetables atop </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Yellow Corn Grits with Fresh Basil and a Poached Egg</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J7oBIriNKb8/TazkpVfp3sI/AAAAAAAABik/Oob8xvOyEOQ/s400/035.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597099835710365378" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 326px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This vegetarian recipe fuses three main components: </span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">rustic, creamy grits</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">in-season vegetables with rich balsamic</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">and a perfectly poached egg (over easy, of course)</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The integration of these three things seem so simple but make magic together.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Magic, I say!</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I've often embarrassed myself talking incessantly in public about my love for the perfectly runny yolk (I won't get into it now), but this bowl is a sexy combination of silky, runny yolk, al dente vegetables glistening with sweet vinegar, creamy grits full of texture and pungent fresh basil. </span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The trick to this recipe is very simple:</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">use the best ingredients you can find. </span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I used organic, yellow corn grits, local asparagus, organic, cage free eggs, sweet apple balsamic from Italy, fresh-cracked peppercorns, aged Parmesan Reggiano and sea salt.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Who needs meat anyway?</span></i></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LR4_yTbYiNE/Tazk7Kv4iCI/AAAAAAAABis/Fxt89TqlpPo/s400/025.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597100142063290402" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">yields 2 servings</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 bundle asparagus, ends trimmed</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 c water</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 c yellow corn grits</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 t salt</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 T unsalted butter</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">splash of vinegar</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 T extra virgin olive oil</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 zucchini, diced small</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 T fresh garlic (about 2 cloves), minced</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 T fresh basil, sliced chiffonade, plus additional to garnish</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 T fine balsamic</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">2 eggs</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">salt and pepper to taste</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">shavings of parmesan to garnish</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Begin by blanching asparagus. Submerge asparagus into boiling water approximately 2 minutes until bright green then submerge into ice water (as shown). Slice in 1 inch pieces on the diagonal and set aside.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PS5khJIUEis/Tazj8tHJONI/AAAAAAAABiU/TWvhNPoau70/s400/027.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597099068955900114" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Make yellow corn grits. Combine water, grits and salt into a saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, stirring constantly, and simmer for a few minutes to thicken. Add butter, salt and pepper to taste. Set aside off the heat.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Meanwhile, begin simmering water in a large saucepan with a splash of vinegar to later poach eggs. Then, heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add olive oil, zucchini, asparagus, basil, fresh garlic, salt and pepper. Saute approximately 5 minutes to soften (as shown). Off the heat, stir in balsamic to combine then set aside.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ukkgsqmTj88/TazlSc_j2-I/AAAAAAAABi0/mSTTCN56Oc4/s400/031.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597100542097873890" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Finally, with a slotted spoon, create a circular vortex motion in simmering water. Crack eggs into two small bowls (as shown) then gently slide into heavily simmering water. Poach approximately 3 minutes for an over easy egg. Remove eggs, one at a time, with a slotted spoon. </span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mrB9-6mNzdY/TazkbzIQxxI/AAAAAAAABic/jA4ksN8MMgA/s400/030.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597099603147147026" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">To plate, spoon grits in two bowls. Top with vegetables and poached egg. Finish with salt, pepper, fresh basil and parmesan shavings. </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Now for the best part.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Break that beautiful yolk. </span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Stir.</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Enjoy.</span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-76ZPtbkh9bs/TazlvOF-jXI/AAAAAAAABi8/MDYbx9tBfaE/s400/037.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597101036314463602" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px; " /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-style: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://s264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/?action=view&current=calliesallssig-1.jpg" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii192/jennifertakala/calliesallssig-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></span></i></span></a></div></div>Callie Sallshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07054500293848044350noreply@blogger.com0