tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62849839758499620392011-10-07T07:36:09.401-04:00Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01039499698482659613noreply@blogger.comBlogger111100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284983975849962039.post-88565999675136413492009-10-12T19:46:00.018-04:002009-10-12T20:38:47.111-04:00

I discovered something this weekend. Gougères. Look at them, so unassuming. Little golden puffs...Shiny from the egg wash, with pieces of Parmesan cheese baked on top, adding a little salty, nutty flavor. Goat cheese and chives beat into the dough, baked until golden. I had been afraid to try these, now I'm upset that I didn't make them sooner.They're good fresh out of the oven, but I liked them

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I'm a label reader. Where is this from? What's in it? What the hell is Red #6? Eating food that isn't overly processed and is sourced locally is important to me. I'll confess, I have my weaknesses. Who doesn't? But, I've found that local fruits, veggies and meats taste better. More flavor, everything is fresher and since I know my farmers, I'm more confident that there's not going to be an E Coli

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About a month ago, I surprised DH with a trip to the Cape. I was jonesing for the ocean, and we both were ready to just get away for a few days. I realized once I got home, that almost all the pictures I took was of food or drink! The Wee Packet in Dennisport does the best corned beef hash anywhere. Theirs is the only corned beef hash I will eat. Ever. At least, until I figure out how to

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1. Learning that I can put all the pieces of my food processor into the dishwasher makes homemade laundry soap way easier to make and SO much more convenient. Hooray dishwasher safe plastic! 2. However, wooden cutting boards? Not dishwasher safe. 3. Half a bag of microwave popcorn is NOT a suitable substitute for lunch because it means that half a bag of milk chocolate Nestle Flipz

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I'm on the lookout for a new Madeleine recipe. I made the brown butter recipe that came with the tin. It was so-so. Tonight? I made David Lebovitz's Lemon-Glazed Madeleines. Of course, it was kind of spur of the moment. And, I have no patience, so I didn't put my madeleine tin in the fridge AND I didn't refrigerate my batter for an hour. I wanted to bake and it had to be... rightnow. Results?

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Dear Mother Nature, I'm ready for warm weather and local produce. Please? Thx, Maggie

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Today marks our first day as, dare I say it, home brewers. DH tried his hand at this once before, probably 4 years ago, with a Mr. Beer kit. It was bad. There's no way to sugar coat that. I took one sniff once the beer was ready and refused to try it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this batch comes out better. I'm feeling optimistic for a few reasons. 1. We took a class and watched

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(Oh, and crinkle cut fries with honey mustard from Town Spa in Stoughton... ) I'm totally trying to hustle in spring/summer by using the grill when there's snow on the ground. I'll let you know how that goes! This was a super easy, quick dinner! Sliced onions, mushrooms, olive oil, salt, pepper and a little balsamic vinegar went into a foil pouch and straight onto the grill to cook over medium

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me: hey hun, want to try tempeh? him: uh sure. Uh sure? That's good enough for me! This is a keeper. Of course, I didn't quite get a glaze out of it, and I ran out of soy sauce. Oh, and I didn't have fresh ginger OR ground coriander. Wait, mirin and fresh squeezed orange juice? Nope and nope, didn't have those ingredients either. Wow. Was I unprepared or what?! I decided to give it a try anyway

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I always wonder why people name things the things they're named. And I know 12 blueberries seems a little "out there". So, I'm offering an explanation. First though, you need to know something about me. I'm a Gilmore Girls fan. There. I said it. It's really nothing to be that ashamed about. Right? Right?! But, that's where my 12 blueberries come from. Michele can not eat a blueberry pancake with

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