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Dining with the Toffs: Lady Maclean’s Diplomatic Dishes
Mooching about our rented holiday villa, sorry, amazingly huge palazzo in Croatia, I found an extraordinary cookbook, Lady Maclean’s Diplomatic Dishes. Veronica Maclean was a Scottish blue-blood, born to Lord and Lady Lovat in 1920, photog (read full article)
Sunday Night Blues
The heat never came! We’re sittin’ pretty at 83 degrees right now, and the cool breeze plus mild temps (compared to what we’ve been experiencing,) lured me out under the umbrella on my back deck to read all afternoon. Eclipse, nat (read full article)
Linguine with Mascarpone Cheese
One question I am oft asked at Chef In You, is how I manage to cook my day to day meals with a full time job. Oh well, to be truthful, I don’t cook elaborate meals daily. Most of the time its quick and easy ones which I resort to feed my loved (read full article)
Vitello Tonnato; The Glorious Twelfth
Yesterday was The Glorious Twelfth. I first heard people talking excitedly about The Glorious Twelfth shortly after we moved to Andorra. I was very touched, honored, slightly embarrassed.... but also a wee bit confused. It was wonderful to be so quic (read full article)
Spaghetti Squash Primavera
Last week I told you all about summer squash — the different varieties, the nutritional benefits, and how to use it. I’ve also told you a little bit about some of the winter squash varieties. Surprisingly, the Barefoot Organics CSA grew winte (read full article)
Family Time. Happy Time. Giveaway.
I just wrote a whole post about how we spend quality time together as a family, going into detail about our activities, then my husband came home with some shocking news. His coworker had just lost her 11 year old daughter. The little girl had a feve (read full article)
Shawarma Dinners
Shop at More Food Adventures I have always loved Shawarma. In Cebu, my sister Honey and I can live on it and still be excited to taste it every so often.. Those were the days when we would both be so busy to cook so we'd simply buy Shawarma for din (read full article)
Attack of the Hamburball
I love homemade hamburgers for many reasons. I’ll stick with the top two. First, I can load up all my favorite toppings and sauces without someone charging me an arm and a leg for a piece of bacon, slice of cheese, or dollop of guacamole. Sec (read full article)
Gone Fishing..... With Family
Tell me, is there anything better than the beach, the sand, the surf, big family dinners on a deck with an ocean view? And beautiful sisters who cook?If there is, let me know because I certainly can't imagine it.Recipes tomorrow. (read full article)
Planning Week; Step Away from the Chips
It's the start of planning week for the Step Away for the Chips challenge. We're going to go one week avoiding processed foods. I'm trying to eat fresh fruits and veggies, fresh seafood, more whole grains. But if the fresh options are too high look (read full article)
Sunday Dinner? How About Lamb?
Every once in a while, I say, "Let's not have chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy and peas for Sunday dinner." And Robin will usually say, "OK. What do you want?" So today - actually yesterday I said, "How about a leg of lamb, some Swiss chard, fresh (read full article)
Boise City Market Is In Full Swing
This time of year, summer is in full swing in Boise, the Boise City Market thrives with participation from both the vendors and the visitors. And, if you look at the photos below, a certain amount of color and beauty. I think I heard somewhere that a (read full article)
ABOUT US
Welcome to the Beautiful Life blogs! Here you'll find weekly updates, tips and casual luxury tricks for everything from delicious dinners, gardening, and home décor to Martine’s must haves. We're thrilled to offer so many fresh ideas from Martineâ (read full article)
Review: Steak with Friends
Steak with Friends: At Home, with Rick Tramonto. Rick Tramonto with Mary Goodbody. Andrews McMeel Publishing. $35.00. (304p) ISBN: 978-0-7407-9257-1 First off: this is a really BIG book, and I mean that in the nicest possible way. Seco (read full article)
$2 Dinners on WSVA this afternoon
Just a shout out to all my followers that my $2 Dinners will be on the radio today...WSVA in Harrisonburg Virginia at 3:35. Check out the live stream by clicking here. (read full article)
Spinach Spaghetti Soup with Paneer
Till date I have been unable to decide if I really like to cook or if I like to feed my loved ones more. Why this lingering doubt? Well if I really liked to cook, then I should love to cook all the time right, including when it comes to making somet (read full article)
Sesame Crusted Chicken Breasts
 Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 T sesame seeds (or enough to coat chicken on both sides) garlic and herb seasoning to taste sesame oil soy sauce Directions: Drizzle sesame oil into a large fry pan and heat to med/high heat. (read full article)
Chicken in Red Curry Sauce
This is one of my favorite quick dinners to make. It’s great for guests because it’s so tasty and easy, but it also has an exotic flavor that makes people think you slaved all day in the kitchen. The hardest part of this recipe is cooking the (read full article)
One step closer to a pasta machine
 Jan is always looking for the next gadget to assist him in making the perfect meal. I, however, am perpetually concerned about the increasing amount of small, countertop kitchen appliances we accumulate in our linen closet/overflow pantry. It̵ (read full article)
"the Buzz" - Forgeron Wine Dinner
On 24 July we had a Forgeron Wine Dinner at the Buzz. Like I said in another blog post, I think all we did all weekend is eat and have a glass of wine or a Hendrick's Gin and Tonic, whatever the situation called for.All of the dinners/events were def (read full article)
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