Monthly Archives: November 2010

Croque Monsiere

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Sandy

After watching “It’s complicated”, I had to know how to make this! Serve with Green Goddess Salad or Ceasar for a lunch and end with fresh berry dessert or for brunch fresh fruit. 1 cup whole milk or cream 3 … Continue reading →

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Roast Chicken

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Sandy

Buy the biggest chickens for roasting as you can.  6 pounds would be perfection, but usually you’re lucky if you can find them over 3 pounds.  It is nice to buy organic, and yet it’ll cost ya.  Wash inside and … Continue reading →

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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Sandy

A couple of friends and I got together yesterday with some bottles of booze and had a great time. We sloshed a little vodka, rum, and bourbon into bottles with vanilla beans and made our own Vanilla Extract. My hubby … Continue reading →

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Shortbread Pie Crust – You’ve gotta try this!

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Sandy

At my office the other morning, one of my co-workers brought in an apple pie made with  a shortbread crust his mother’s recipe.  I have never had such a great pie.  The buttery, flaky, thick cookie like crust has won me … Continue reading →

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Country Fried Potatoes

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Sandy

You can take the girl out of the country, but she still wants her fried potatoes! Continue reading →

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Spanked Tuna

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Sandy

Nothing is quite as quick as fresh fish.  I happen to love sushi, so of course I love this tuna. You can check out my favourite online fishmonger here! You can serve along side a salad, or serve in taco … Continue reading →

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