Peach Picking

July 29, 2009
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I am so used to grocery store peaches, I didn’t even know what a peach tree looked like until we went peach picking at Hollin Farms, VA. It was a lovely experience picking fresh, ripe peaches. But the very first thing I did when we arrived at the farm was inhale a bug. I must [...]

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One of My Favorite Photos

July 27, 2009
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My mom and me; summer of 1979.
This was taken in my grandmother’s house in London where I was born. Ron Clarke, a friend of my grandparents took this picture and many others. I am told that the 80+ year old Ron, still keeps a copy of this picture in his living room..

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Fresh Cherry Crumble or Crisp

July 23, 2009
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Its a crisp in America and a crumble in England. But not matter what you call it, this fruity dessert with its addictive, cumb topping is delicious. I used fresh cherries. To pit them, I simply cut around the pit with a sharp paring knife. If you have a cherry pitter, it will speed things up [...]

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Iced, Spiced Apple Tea or Apple Chai

July 20, 2009
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I love both Indian chai tea and Turkish apple tea. Chai tea is strong and scented with cardamom and cloves. Turkish apple tea (elma cay) is golden, refreshing and tastes quite like apple juice. This recipe combines the best of both teas – the aromatic spices from chai tea and the bright apple flavor of apple [...]

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Panko Crusted Pea Fritters with Tamarind Jelly

July 17, 2009
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Pea and potato fritters (aloo mutter tikki) are a popular snack or appetizer in India. This is an updated version of the traditional tikki. I coat the fritters in panko bread crumbs before shallow frying them to create a crispy, golden, delicate crust. Tikkis are usually served with a sweet, tart tamarind sauce. I serve [...]

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Lavender Bath Tea

July 15, 2009
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You don’t just eat it, you bathe in it! If you have dried lavender on hand, you can easily make your own lavender ‘bath tea’. Just mix a cup of dried lavender into a tub full of warm water and enjoy a luxurious, relaxing, spa like bath.  If you don’t want the lavender buds floating [...]

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Lavender Picking, Culinary Uses for Lavender and Lavender Roasted Onions

July 13, 2009
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After a little blogging hiatus, I’m back with a new blog design, lots of new posts, recipes, and pictures!
We went lavender picking at the Seven Oaks Lavender farm in Catlett, VA. I spent two hours snipping grosso (French) lavender and taking lots and lots of pictures. Before I give you suggestions and culinary uses for [...]

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Peruvian Causa – Layered Potato Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

May 9, 2009
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When my friends B and R, who lived in Peru for a few years told me about this salad, I just had to make it. A causa, they explained is anything layered with mashed potatoes. In Peru, they use seafood, avocados, tomatoes, olives and sometimes eggs in the salad. Traditional causa also has aji amarillo [...]

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