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The Monday Treat – Risotto with Fresh Peas
I had high hopes for the peas. They started out so strong. Thrusting their way out of the seedling planter on the window sill, then, newly transferred onto the balcony, twining seductively around their stakes (ok, chopsticks) and eventually … Continue reading
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Tagged butter, failure, fresh peas, gardening, peas, recipe, risotto, treat, vermouth
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The Monday treat – Lemon scones in anticipation of the Royal Wedding
Mere days away from the Royal Wedding, I can’t understand why people aren’t making more of a circus about it in the media. Nevertheless, I’m looking forward to it with great anticipation, especially since I’m back in London, which is … Continue reading
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Tagged bunting, butter, cream, engagement ring, lemon, London, royal wedding, scone
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The Monday Treat – Dauphinoise Potatoes and Mustard Pork Chops
Dauphinoise potatoes are among life’s great pleasures. They also happen to be one of my husband’s favorite things to eat. Layers of potato are baked with butter and cream until they’re soft and melting, perfect alongside a seared mustard pork … Continue reading
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Tagged butter, cream, dauphinoise potatoes, milk, mustard, pork chops, potato
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – When Lustful Thoughts Turn From Yoga To Risotto
It was while rolling up from flat on the floor into cobra position that it suddenly occurred to Sara that she could not actually remember the last time that she had had sex.
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Tagged basil, butter, cherry tomatoes, D-list Guru, onion, parmesan, risotto, Sara, tomato, vegetarian, wine, yoga
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This Dinner Will Get You Laid – Hot Sex and Hot Butter Sauce
I only met Tia once. She was telling a hilarious anecdote to a gallery full of strangers, about the time she gatecrashed a party on Justin Bieber’s tour bus. But I am friends with Lisa, and Lisa was friends with … Continue reading
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Tagged aphrodisiac, asparagus, butter, date food, fish, hot sex, justin bieber, Lisa, red snapper, white wine
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