What Else We’ve been eating

Posted by jimphelps on July 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Another catch-up post.  Here are photos of a variety of things we have been eating.  Enjoy.

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Pea and Tarragon Risotto

Posted by jimphelps on July 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Risottos are great dinners.  They are versatile and easily adapted to what’s on hand.  The Williams-Sonoma’s Risotto cookbook has been my starting point for many risottos including this one.  Fresh sugar snap peas and tarragon are the flavoring elements.  Parmesan cheese adds depth and helps build the creamy texture.   We served this with a … Continue reading →

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Market Day – July 4th Weekend

Posted by jimphelps on July 3, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Summer is reaching its high point at the market.  Beautiful things are coming on and the late Spring items are still hanging around. It is a great time to go to the farmer’s market.  I picked up three types of berries (could have been 5), fresh fava beans, the first small carrots and beets.  Really … Continue reading →

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