A little bit about me
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.
Author Archives: Karen
Salmon With Crunchy Peanut Ginger Sauce
This Asian inspired dish of Salmon With Crunchy Peanut Ginger Sauce will delight your taste buds. The salmon is first pan seared to develop a crispy crust. It is then drizzled with a savory, sweet and slightly spicy sauce, topped with crunchy … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian food, crunchy peanut ginger sauce, Dinner, food, Recipes, salmon, seafood, Thai peanut sauce
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The Secret To A Great Tomato
The secret to a great tomato is to grow it yourself. Whether you have one pot growing outside your backdoor or a large vegetable garden in the country, there is nothing as rewarding as the flavor of a freshly picked … Continue reading
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Tagged food, Gardening, heirloom tomatoes, how to grow tomatoes, Nature, plants, secret to a great tomato, vegetable garden, vegetables
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Wine and Cheese Tasting In The Cellar
I love inviting friends over on short notice for a casual evening together. Since we were getting ready to head up to our summer cottage in Maine, I thought an impromptu wine and cheese tasting in our wine cellar would be … Continue reading
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Tagged cheese, food, Pinot Noir, wine, wine and cheese, wine cellar, Wine Enthusiast, wine tasting
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Tiramisu…A Special Occasion Dessert
Tiramisu…A Special Occasion Dessert. Tiramisu translates to pick me up, pull me up, or make me happy and that it does. Italy’s best known dessert seems to make everyone happy. This delectable creamy and indulgent dessert with a slight taste … Continue reading
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Tagged anniversary, candied flowers, dessert, food, Italian food, photography, Recipes, tiramisu, zabaglione
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Candied Flowers…Perfect For A Special Occasion
Hundreds of tiny inconspicuous wild strawberries and violets can be found at the edge of our apple orchard next to the surrounding woodlands. Their tiny blossoms are edible and make wonderful decorative Candied Flowers…Perfect For A Special Occasion. While not as … Continue reading
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Tagged candied flowers, dessert, edible flowers, food, Gardening, Recipes, strawberries, violets
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Stir-Fried Beef With Broccoli, Peppers And Onions
Asian inspired food, especially Chinese, is one of the most popular cuisines found around the world. Whether it is eaten in a restaurant or ordered for takeout to have at home, we all seem to enjoy it. Stir-Fried Beef With … Continue reading
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Tagged Asian food, beef, beef and broccoli, Chinese food, food, peppers and onions, Recipes, vegetables
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Apple Blossom Time In New England
Apple blossom time in New England is beautiful. I love looking out the windows at the orchard that surrounds our home. Once outside, it is such a pleasure to view the apple and pear trees in all their glory. Walking under … Continue reading
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Tagged apple blossoms, Flowers, fruit, Gardening, Nature, New England, photography
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Harira, A Moroccan Chickpea And Lentil Soup
If you are like me and have ever dreamed about traveling to Morocco, your first thoughts might be of intriguing alleyways leading to exotic markets filled with conical mounds of saffron, cumin, turmeric and paprika. Wandering a little further on … Continue reading
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Tagged chickpeas, food, harira, lentils, Moroccan, Recipes, soup, vegetarian
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A Spring Walk At The Edge Of The Woods
On this quiet spring morning in New England, the sky is cobalt blue and there is not a cloud in the sky. With the warmth of the early morning sun, it seems like the perfect day to head outdoors for … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, Gardening, Nature, New England, outdoors, photography, spring, trees
216 Comments
Grilled Lamb Chops With Tapenade Over Fennel Couscous
With the arrival of spring, there are certain foods that seem to go along with the season. One item that can usually be found in the markets at this time of the year is lamb which has long been associated … Continue reading
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Tagged couscous, food, grilled lamb chops, lamb, Mediterranean, olives, Recipes, spring, tapenade
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