Monthly Archives: August 2011

Lasagna

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Last week we had grilled eggplant parmesan.  The taste of the red sauce led George to ask for lasagna this week; the real thing, not the rollups I made last time.  So I got busy making my tomato sauce.  My … Continue reading →

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Tuna Steaks

Posted on August 27, 2011 by

Last night we had Ahi tuna steaks for dinner.  I bought the steaks at Trader Joe’s so they came frozen.  There is nothing better than fresh tuna steaks on the grill.  But sometimes all I can get is frozen.  When … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Appetizers

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

Last night our gourmet group had a rare “casual” dinner.  It took place at the home of a member with a pool; yes there was swimming involved.  This gathering was more about getting together than gourmet eating.  Our hosts supplied … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Parmesan

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

Tonight we are having Eggplant Parmesan.  My red sauce is merrily cooking away, down to a nice thick sauce,  and permeates the whole house with a great tomato sauce smell.  Normally Eggplant Parmesan is made with breaded eggplant but tonight … Continue reading →

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The Forest

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Yesterday, after our guests had left for the day and the inn had been tidied, we decided to get out for a while and take a drive (since Boz the Wonder Dog goes almost everywhere with us, this is our form … Continue reading →

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Blueberry Muffins

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

If you own a Bed and Breakfast you make muffins.  You also bake a lot of cookies but that’s another story.  Earlier this week I had guests who had to leave at 4AM.  You read that right 4 in the … Continue reading →

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Sweet Peaches

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

Has anyone else noticed how hard it is to purchase truly ripe fruit?  Not the stuff that is ripened with gas, that has no taste.   I ‘ m talking about buy it today, take it home and eat it today, … Continue reading →

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Pasta Salad

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

Summer is still in full swing so we are still enjoying our favorite summertime foods.  This week I made a pasta salad.  Until recently the base of this salad was good old macaroni.  Lately I have been using a three cheese … Continue reading →

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Rex the Rooster

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

George decided I needed to get out of the house on Wednesday, and he needed a day off,  so we went to a rare Wednesday opening day estate sale.  The sale was at a home in Santa Fe County.  The … Continue reading →

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Chicken To The Rescue

Posted on August 4, 2011 by

As I mentioned in my previous post; since the death of my father last week I have had little to no desire to get creative in the kitchen.  Last night I decided it was time to get back to cooking.  … Continue reading →

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