My inspiration.
You cannot cook without inspiration. Mine comes from every day living…the smells, tastes, the beauty around me, the small experiences that fill up our days. Moments to digest.
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africantapestry
- A sunshine tulip and white sketches. 02/05/2013The tulips I brought back from Amsterdam last year are all in bloom, except for 3 Allium bulbs that I lost to greedy rabbits. I picked all white bulbs and got big surprise when a few of the carefully picked white bulbs turned out to be a bright sunny yellow! That is OK. Oh well, [...]myfrenchkitchen
lecoinperdu
- A spring poulain! 29/04/2013Spring is supposed to have arrived, but on some days? I wonder if I made a mistake with the seasons..maybe we are moving into winter? Noo..n..it is spring, surely. In spite of icy weather, we have lilacs blooming profusely, wisterias drooping low with heavy blooms, tulips swaying their hips and young ones grazing in the [...]myfrenchkitchen
Very good recipes
- 3 Minute Pantry bbq Sauce 23/05/2013Recette de Bbq Sauce par Ally's Sweet &Savory Eat : In our house it is officially grilling season and there is nothing we like better than a good barbecue sauce. Preferably one not out of a bottle with the first ingredient listed as 'high fructose corn syrup'. So last week I set out on a mission to make...
Latabledenana
- Se Plaindre Le Ventre Plein~ 20/05/2013Means..to complain on a full stomach~ Sort of..but in effect..exactly.Come April , when I still have some snow on the ground some years..I complain..less than before..but I do..about our long winters..From December till April..and November can be glum..But come May..and I think..:"Now what do you have to complain of?"Weather and beauty wise where […]
Barbaralilian in France
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Cabin and cottage
- The Back Door 13/05/2013We don't live in the kind of house with a back door that the family or friends use to enter the house. But my Grandmother had a farmhouse like that. In fact no one ever entered her house through the front door.But I love the idea of the presentable front, and the welcoming informality of the back door. I have a friend who lives in a part of the world wh […]
Nada farm life
- Pie*ography { X }A pie with wings….. “A big blousy Cherry Meringue Pie with Wings” to be exact Sarah Champier sketched up some wings she wanted to place upon the fluffy meringue – and well – I had to try it over 4 times….like I have ever had to carve and bake wings out of pastry before…. like [...]
Africanaussi
- Mulch, propagating and gifts from neighbours 06/05/2013My favorite gardening show Gardening Australia talked about growing plants solely for mulch. A waste of space I thought while watching it. I recently cut back my lemongrass for mulch, but still harvest it for cooking and tea. One plant that has not been used for much is the cardamom. I was so excited upon finding my first plant. Gosh I could grow my o […]
Singapore shiok
- matcha white chocolate chip shortbreadI remember the first time I ever put a piece of shortbread into my mouth. I was thirteen and visiting my mum in hospital after she'd had some pretty major surgery. She was still woozy from anaesthetic and as I sat there, watching her chest gently rise and fall, my eyes strayed to the gift laden table beside her.Amid the clutter of fruit baskets and artf […]
Stacey snacks online
- Fun with Beet GreensThe bumper sticker on my car reads: SAVE THE BEET GREENS. When I trim my beets, I am always left with these beautiful colorful beet greens. Don't throw them away! Eat them! They are good for you and are nice in soups, frittatas or pastas. I used to give them to my neighbor for her juicing in the morning, but now I keep them for myself! Here is a delicio […]
Sharonlovejoy
- Discombobulation 16/05/2013Check below for the fabulous Botanical Interests give-away of sunflowers! Dear Friends, After a journey of many decades and four years of on and off writing, I am finally finished with my new novel Running Out of Night with Random House/Delacorte Press. Yesterday I spent nine long, hard hours on my third draft revisions. Then, Jeff worked until 11 p.m. forma […]
Journey of an italian cook.
- Blossoms and Orange Olive Oil Cake 19/05/2013Tree blossoms. The yards are blanketed in them.+And the rhododendrons - they are late coming to spring's party - but they are here. They're pretty fleeting. One swirl of the Minnesota winds and they scatter. But everything is fleeting, isn't it? The days I thought I would never be able to walk through my home without stepping on a lego or a mi […]
Rosas-yummy-yums
- BLACK AND WHITE WEDNESDAY #85 - LOCAL FARMING 22/05/2013- Salad Heaven -*This picture was submitted to "Black & White Wednesday", an event created by Susan at "The Well-Seasoned Cook". It will be hosted on the 29th of May by Priya at "The Humpty Dumpty Kitchen" (click here in order to see who is hosting the next roundup).* Marché A La Ferme, Veyrier:Tuesdays from 7h30 to 12h30Thu […]
Living simply
- Disaster - a broken beak!Yesterday afternoon as I went out to feed the chickens, I was surprised to see Artemis already on his roost in the coop, but didn't think all that much of it. I filled the food bowls and dished out some snacks to all the girls and then, what I did find funny, was the fact that Artemis didn't come for his share. I went up to him where he was sitting […]
Savoring time in the kitchen
- Sweet and Spicy Cashew Chicken with Quinoa 16/05/2013Here is another quick and delicious meal that I prepared recently when we had our two little grandsons all day and our daughter came for dinner afterward. I had seen it on two of my fellow blogger's sites - Highlands Ranch Foodie and Saving Room for Dessert and thought it looked delicious. It was! The recipe is originally from Cooking Light and called […]
Fairegarden
- Golden Elderberry-Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’ 22/05/2013It, Sambucus canadensis ‘Aurea’ is more functional than ornamental here, used to provide shade for seating in a prime garden viewing spot. It is not really a tree, but rather more of a large shrub, with judicious pruning required to keep the pathway clear underneath. But that’s okay. I like to prune. The foliage was […]
Skoogfarm
- Sunny, 87, Muggy, Thunder, Lightning, Brief Monsoon.... 23/05/2013The girls were not out on the pasture very long this morning, before they came in the barn to cool off. Moon was put to work as part of her new exercise program. Such a good pony.... Due to the 20,000 dandelions growing way up above the grass...this had to be a mowing day. But first, we attended the chorus picnic out at Mary Ellen and Jay's. Everyone b […]
cuisine des pigeons voyageurs
- Spaghettis aux Crevettes et Asperges 23/05/2013Ce plat de spaghettis est rapide à faire et tellement délicieux. Un silence s'installera à table, je vous le garantis!!!Pour 4 à 6 personnes:Des spaghettis1 oignon, râpé2 gousses d'ail, hachées1 boite de tomates concassées ou 3 tomates fraîches pelées et coupées en morceaux1 càs de concentré de tomate3 càs d'huile d'olive1/2 càc de basili […]
Wholepromise
- Tummy Grumbles for Granola 21/04/2013“My tummy grumbles for that!” my youngest son said as he pointed to the jar of Granola I had made on whim the night before whilst he was tucked up in bed. There’s something nice about a big glass jar of granola sitting perched on the kitchen counter - don’t you think? I’m not sure what it is? It’s probably linked to my obsession with food and lifestyle mag […]
Moreidlethoughts
- AND THE ANSWER IS… 23/05/2013…coming in a minute. I have some more pictures from the Libris Awards. “Obsolete” by Gail Stiffe Handmade papers, looking like crumpled and discarded wrappers with digital prints; a statement about profligacy. Approximately A4 , landscape orientation. “Punctuation … Continue reading →
Sophiesfoodiefiles
- Best Ways To Cook Perfect Rice 31/05/2012These three methods include boiling which will require twelve times as much water as rice, the Japanese method which will require you to use five times as much water as rice and the steaming method which will require you to use three times as much water as rice. You want to keep in mind that your rice when cooked should be whole and distinct. So that your ri […]
The ginger parasol
- Invitation Suite ~ Klein 23/04/2013Spencerian script engraved in crisp navy on white. Engraved stationery, spring green, navy with white and tulips ~ just a few of my favorite things.
Acelebrationoffood
- Twisted Parmesan Herb Buns 27/07/2012The summer has been an unbearably hot one, and we have been staying away from the stove and oven as much as possible.I'm not complaining, because I actually love all this sunshine and warm weather. but our poor lawn is almost turned to hay!Today we woke to some rain and a much cooler day.I had made a pulled pork in the crock pot and was planning to mak […]
Gatsby’s gardens
- Assessment 23/05/2013This is the time of year that I begin to decide what has been worth growing for the following year and the plants that I will give another year to prove themselves! Pagoda Dogwood Definitely a winner of a small tree, I keep it pruned up so that I can grow plants under it. It likes an acid fertilizer and tolerates moisture. Azalea Karen This is a wonderful […]
Dailybreadjournal
- Clean Out The Fridge Pasta 26/05/2011It's been a crazy time. We've been searching for a new receptionist at the clinic, and I seem to be the most computer savvy of the group. Scary, that. But anyway, it falls to me to put the ad in craigslist. A simple part time receptionist job, paying a mere $10 per hour, and I got over 200 responses the first day. After plowing through the first 30 […]
Citronetvanille
- One old and rustic pasta – Tuscan Pici with aglione sauce and artichokes 18/05/2013Pasta rustica – Pici Toscani all’aglione e carciofini Going back to what I like best…making homemade pasta. I made these to my parents when I went visit and they loved it. Marche (where my family is from) and Tuscany are close by regions and have similar cuisines (of course with some variations), [...]
Scandifoodie
- Weekend Wish 17/05/2013
chefwanabe
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Canelakitchen
- Fish with capers sauce and cherry tomatoes 23/05/2013I love capers and sometimes I make with chicken or fish, and the amazing the kids love this too!This fish alone sometimes is nothing special but with this sauce taste amazing!For this plate you can use tilapia or other white fishIngredients 4 (about 600g) firm white fish fillets (like tilapia or cod)80 g butter in cubes 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil2 tabl […]
vegeyum
- Seasonal Cooking for May: wherever you are. 09/05/2013Winter is slow in coming this year. That’s a good thing, as I am not a lover of cold weather. However, we do need rain, and although there is some there is not yet enough to be filling our dams … Continue reading →
Cooksister
- Strawberry carpaccio with smoked balsamic reduction and toasted pistachios 22/05/2013When my brother and I were teenagers, we went through a phase (doesn’t everyone?) of wanting to start a band. I could play the piano; he could play the saxophone (well it was the 1980s – saxophones were de reigeur for all self-respecting bands); we could both write lyrics; and his friend Clinton Smith was willing to [...]Jeanne
Lisa is cooking
- Sweet and Spicy Slaw 21/05/2013When I see a big, gorgeous, head of red cabbage like the one that was in our CSA box a couple of weeks ago, my first thought is slaw. I just checked, and I’ve posted about slaw almost as many times as I’ve posted about scones, but here’s one more that’s very worth considering for Memorial Day weekend or any summer party. It’s from Plenty, and the recipe is a […]
Quickiesonthedinnertable
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Joeyrandall
- SPRING BLESSINGS ... (SIBERIAN SQUILL 'Scilla siberica') 28/04/2013Blessings in life are often small and overlooked ...Scilla siberica (Siberian squill or wood squill) ... a sure sign of spring!
Tastewiththeeyes
- Charred Baby Octopus Salad 21/05/2013Charred Baby Octopus, Lemons, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Chili Peppers Mixed Lettuces, Lemon Oregano Dressing Just a few ingredients result in a smashing summer salad. Charred baby octopuses are the star, supported by hot cherry tomatoes that... Read more
Dianamdaviswatercolor
- New Ones and Just Chilling 21/05/2013Hi, This afternoon I went to Nandua High School and demonstrated for one of their art classes. I showed them the pouring technique and had the hummingbird and flower pot drawn and ready to go to paint for them. Mrs. Michele Wagner was their teacher. It was very nice. Here's two little paintings to frame for Saturday. Sadie,the puppy, is just chilling. […]
Cosaconencanto
- FIESTA DE PRIMERA COMUNIÓN CON CANDY BAR Y MESA INFANTIL DECORADA, TEMA MARINERO. 13/05/2013La semana pasada la protagonista de la fiesta de primera comunión fue una niña, y esta semana el protagonista de otra deliciosa candy bar ha sido un niño. Alvaro tomó la primera comunión ayer domingo y disfrutó junto a sus amiguitos de una mesa de golosinas repleta de tentaciones: La mesa constaba de todo tipo de golosinas en los colores elegidos (blancas, a […]
Cindyrevell
- Portrait of Pete 20/05/2013Pete at the Crowsnest5x7 Oil/CanvasThis is our dog Pete, a handsome fellow with huge ears which were laid slightly back in the wind making them look rather average in this depiction. At only knee height Pete is short but his enthusiasm and love are tall. This painting was a gift for my husband. As the years have gone by I'm discovering a real love of pa […]
Mykitchentreaures
- Orange Chicken - Chen Pi Ji 23/05/2013
Tasteslikehome
- TM - Garlic-butter Butterflaps & More 07/05/2013Get your copy of April's edition's of TASTESMONTHLY and make this Garlic Butter and these puffy, fluffy Garlic-butter Butterflaps. Let me send you a copy.
the passionate cook
- Easy-peasy raspberry tarts with passion fruit curdPreparing yummilicious food really IS child's play... you don't believe me? It's just about recognising where you stand in the list of skilled pastry chefs... no use working with a Pierre Herme recipe when really, your experience doesn't extend beyond...
Paperapron
- PROUD MOM OF A PUBLICITY HOUND 12/05/2013I open the magazine and show Mazy the photo of herself. She cocks her head to the left as if to say, “Huh. That’s me. What am I doing in there?” Then she smiles a full, see-my-molars grin. Of course. She always smiles; she’s a golden retriever. Columbia Living published another recipe spread of mine: “Simple Salads & Sandwich Spreads.” YEA! Seeing my wo […]
Eatfordinner
- Great Canadian Cheese Festival 20/05/2013Prince Edward County (PEC) has really become quite the destination for foodie-related events and get aways. It has been too long since our previous trips to PEC. Since we're a bit limited in the foodie-related events we can feasibly attend with a baby, I was thrilled to be invited to the Ottawa-based media launch for The Great Canadian Cheese Festival […]
Cococooks
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Burntmouth
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Vintagebel
- Top 10 Recipes and the Barefoot Contessa 28/04/2013From hereDo you know who the Barefoot Contessa is? If you have Foxtel or cable you may have come acroos her, otherwise in Australia you are unlikely to have any clue. She is Ina Garten, who began her food career with a gourmet food shop and catering business and now has many cookbooks and a TV cooking show.From hereIna Garten lives in the Hamptons with he […]
Mycarolinakitchen
- Celebrating Local Strawberry Season with a Strawberry Salad with Grilled Chicken, Peas, Cucumbers and Gorgonzola 23/05/2013Local strawberries are in season at our markets and what better way to celebrate strawberry season than to make a salad. But this is not just any salad. This salad is filled with even more spring and summer flavors – baby English peas, and cucumber and snow peas to add some crunch. Top with crumbled rich and delicious gorgonzola and dressed with a fresh basi […]
Teenie cakes
- Roasted Poblano Vinaigrette 21/05/2013This roasted poblano vinaigrette has a smooth texture and is poblano flavorful without being overpowering. Depending on your chiles, it's not spicy hot but tasty just the same!
Helene-lacuisine
- Hummus, Feta Layered Dip with Triscuit #InspiredOccasions 22/05/2013When hosting a party you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen. Dips are crowd pleasers. They are perfect party appetizers and great for any occasions. This dip is one of the easiest that I have ever made. Just layered any kind of hummus, top it with tzatziki, feta and vegetables of your choice. You need something crunchy to eat with your dips and Tr […]
Kitchen-notebook
- Foraged Things 13/04/2013This morning, strolling the market, I noticed the foraged Spring things have finally made their way to town. Tonight we will enjoy fresh morels in cream on our own hand cranked pasta, and tomorrow a rabbit, nettle and potato soup. We had a full day of clear bright sun today for the first time in weeks, and it completely filled the kitchen, putting a definiti […]
Mathildescuisine
- 750g d’Arts et de Gastronomie et une pointe de Jamie ! 23/05/2013LECTURE. En attendant que la saison coquillages, crustacés et langoustes affalés sur une chaise longue se décide enfin à montrer le bout de son nez, la presse culinaire semble s’être décidée à venir occuper nos lectures du dimanche après midi, version plaid et chocolat chaud. A l’affût des rayons de papier glacé, les foodistas ne […]
La Brocanteuse
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Good everyday things
- Peonies 13/05/2013
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All so beautiful, and yes, inspiring.
05/02/2008 at 14:45
A lovely site thank you .So interesting to see your photos and hear about your garden and cooking skills. I am right across the world in Oz .Cheers and hope you are well now. Rosemary
21/09/2008 at 02:31
What lovely snippets of inspiration! Thanks for sharing them.
20/12/2009 at 17:50
I have a passion to almost anything French. The language (I’m learning to speak French now so I was able to read some in your blog).Paris (I want to live there at some point) and most of all desserts. They are like no others. So I added a link to your website, from mine, if that’s o.k. with you.
bonne journee
28/11/2010 at 14:54
wow!!!!!!!! i´m ana, i live in cuernavaca , mexico.. i really loved all that kind of things ……inspiring….thanks for sharing them!!!!
13/01/2012 at 03:12