Category Archives: Spanish Cooking

Eggplant – It’s Not Just for Parmigiana

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Yesterday I wrote about our gourmet group Spanish dinner.  One of the Tapas dishes was an Eggplant dip that was really quite good.  I wanted to add an eggplant dish to the menu to reflect the Mediterranean influence I experienced when I … Continue reading →

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Who Knows Where the Time Goes

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

First, my apologies to Judy Collins – but the line is too true.  And, if like me you are a Judy Collins fan, good luck getting that line out of your head! We have been busy here at the inn … Continue reading →

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A Good Day for Paella

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

It’s been a pretty good Sunday so far.  Our guests left early this morning so we had most of our work done before 11 am.  Even the guest room laundry has been washed dried and is awaiting ironing – I … Continue reading →

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Oh Happy Day

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

Our daughter, Samantha (Sam), arrived last night and will be staying with us for a few days!  She and her husband live in Chicago and we don’t get to see them as often as we would like.  So for the next few days, … Continue reading →

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Last of the Tapas

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Last night was my turn to host book club and, as I was busy preparing the bratwurst and German potato salad, I had little time left for my blog.  Our book club meets about every six weeks.  Our meeting begins … Continue reading →

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Cooking Class Day

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

So today was my Tapas and Chicken and Seafood Paella class.  I am always a little nervous before one of these classes; what if I mess up, what if the food falls flat… all of the million ways you can … Continue reading →

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Cooking Class Prep

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

Today I am busy prepping for the cooking class I will teach tomorrow – Spanish Tapas and Paella.  I donated the class as an auction item to the MainStreet organization in our town.  Tomorrow three people will be here at … Continue reading →

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One Week, Three Continentents

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

This week we are travelling the world at dinner time.  Last night we covered Asia; our Gourmet Group prepared Japanese food, thanks to one couple who lived in Japan and had the authentic recipes.  Tonight I am making paella.  That covers Europe.  Tomorrow … Continue reading →

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