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Hi, I'm Karen. Spend a few minutes with me as I travel the back roads of New England and beyond. I'll share with you great food, interesting places and enjoyable pastimes that I find along the way....no matter where in the world I happen to be.
Monthly Archives: March 2012
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Italian Style
Mushrooms are versatile when planning a menu. They can be used in an appetizer, salad or main course. While traveling in Europe, I have had a delicious salad topped with warm wild mushrooms and roasted pears, had mushrooms cooked in … Continue reading
Seared Sea Scallops With An Orange Ponzu Reduction
Asian food is some of the most popular in the world, no matter where you might live. One of the food trends now is Asian fusion cuisine. I am always amazed with the winning meals that restaurants create using a popular … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian food, Asian fusion, asian fusion cuisine, black rice, Dinner, food, pan seared sea scallops, ponzu, quick and easy, Recipes, sea scallops, seafood, simple food
133 Comments
Shepherds Pie…For The First Time
Is there a dish you have heard about your whole life but somehow never tried. For me, it was shepherds pie. Over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend, many people said that they were making this dish to celebrate the holiday. … Continue reading
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Tagged casserole, colcannon, Dinner, food, Irish, irish shepherds pie, lamb, Recipes, shepherds pie
151 Comments
Spring Has Arrived And The Battle Begins
The official first day of spring, the Vernal Equinox has arrived. Celebrated in the northern hemisphere, spring offers a rebirth…the start of new beginnings. I am celebrating the day by starting my tomato seeds. And this is where my battle … Continue reading
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Tagged Gardening, growing tomatoes, Nature, planting from seed, plants, potting shed, spring, tomato seeds, Tomatoes, Vegetable gardening, vernal equinox
171 Comments
Fish Tacos…Special Requests Don’t Upset Us
Last month while visiting Florida, I had delicious fish tacos as an appetizer at Racks Downtown Eatery in Boca Raton. I included a photo of the tacos in my post, Hip and Happening Delray Beach. One of my readers, I … Continue reading
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Tagged Boca Raton, Dinner, fish tacos, Florida, food, Mizner Park, Racks Downtown Eatery, Recipes, seafood, travel
150 Comments
The Luck Of The Irish
The luck of the Irish…yes, that must be it. I have been so lucky and rewarded with awards by so many of my fellow bloggers. It is like I have discovered the “pot of gold at the end of the … Continue reading
Slow Braised Beef Brisket
Slow braised beef brisket fills the kitchen with such wonderful aromas that you may find yourself pacing in front of the oven wanting to take a peak but don’t. The secret to melt in your mouth tenderness is the steam … Continue reading
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Tagged beef brisket, braised, braised beef brisket, comfort food, food, low and slow, pan gravy, Recipes, simple, slow food
127 Comments
Pozole Verde
How about a nice steaming bowl of pozole verde? Haven’t heard of it…what if I said pork and hominy stew with green chilies. This traditional dish is the comfort food of Mexico. There are many varieties of pozole using different … Continue reading
Louisiana Soul Food…Call It Gumbo
When I hear the name Louisiana, the first thing that comes to mind is New Orleans. I can’t help but think of the soulful jazz music played on street corners and night clubs throughout the city. When I think of … Continue reading
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Tagged Cajun, Creole, food, gumbo, gumbo recipes, Louisiana, louisiana gumbo, making a roux, New Orleans, Recipes, seafood
154 Comments
Spring…I Think Not
If you live in the northern hemisphere, spring arrived on March 1st according to the World Meteorological Organization and will last for the months of March, April and May. Many of my fellow bloggers who garden have spoken about spring … Continue reading
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Tagged first day of spring, Flowers, Gardening, Home, Nature, New Hampshire, snow, spring, vernal equinox, weather, winter
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