Posts Tagged: late summer

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Home-made cheap thrill sauce- Ajvar (or Ljutenica)

Ajvar (or Ljutenica) is one of my favourite store-bought condiments.  It is a relish made from sweet red peppers, eggplant and tomatoes.  Some brands are spicy and some are not.  It is a beautiful bright orange-red color.  It makes simple, cheap

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Home-made cheap thrill sauce- Ajvar (or Ljutenica)

Ajvar (or Ljutenica) is one of my favourite store-bought condiments.  It is a relish made from sweet red peppers, eggplant and tomatoes.  Some brands are spicy and some are not.  It is a beautiful bright orange-red color.  It makes simple, cheap

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Marzipan Cake with Baked Figs and Mint (Gluten-Free or not)

This cake is fluffy from egg whites and nutty, rich and aromatic from toasted almonds.  It’s topped with fresh figs that are baked until they are glazed, syrupy and plump.  The fresh mint is hard to place but it balances

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Marzipan Cake with Baked Figs and Mint (Gluten-Free or not)

This cake is fluffy from egg whites and nutty, rich and aromatic from toasted almonds.  It’s topped with fresh figs that are baked until they are glazed, syrupy and plump.  The fresh mint is hard to place but it balances

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Lamb, Fig and Eggplant Moussaka (Gluten-free or not)

I have had the pleasure of eating a lot of fresh figs as of late.  I hope that you have too.  If not, consider making this moussaka.  My mum’s friend Keith grows figs and he told me recently that figs

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Lamb, Fig and Eggplant Moussaka (Gluten-free or not)

I have had the pleasure of eating a lot of fresh figs as of late.  I hope that you have too.  If not, consider making this moussaka.  My mum’s friend Keith grows figs and he told me recently that figs

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All Salmon, All TheTime Ieva’s Salmon/ Ground Cherry and Almond Sauce

My recent trip to British Columbia was all about Salmon.  I ate a lot of Salmon. We did not eat salmon EVERY day…but on the days that we were not eating salmon, we were talking about eating salmon.   On

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All Salmon, All TheTime Ieva’s Salmon/ Ground Cherry and Almond Sauce

My recent trip to British Columbia was all about Salmon.  I ate a lot of Salmon. We did not eat salmon EVERY day…but on the days that we were not eating salmon, we were talking about eating salmon.   On

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Crab Apples Pickled in Sherry Vinegar and Five Spice Powder

My Estonian grandmother planted a fruit tree for each of her grandchildren when they were born.  Mine was the crab apple tree.  When I was about seven years old, I asked my grandmother why my tree was the one with

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Crab Apples Pickled in Sherry Vinegar and Five Spice Powder

My Estonian grandmother planted a fruit tree for each of her grandchildren when they were born.  Mine was the crab apple tree.  When I was about seven years old, I asked my grandmother why my tree was the one with

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Dark Hazelnut Linzertorte with Blackberry Filling (Gluten-free)

I have been visiting my mother on Gabriola Island in British Colombia, Canada.  My dad chose Gabriola as the place he wanted to retire and build a house before he passed away and, a year ago, my husband and I

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Dark Hazelnut Linzertorte with Blackberry Filling (Gluten-free)

I have been visiting my mother on Gabriola Island in British Colombia, Canada.  My dad chose Gabriola as the place he wanted to retire and build a house before he passed away and, a year ago, my husband and I

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Broiled Eggplant with Miso Honey Glaze

I ate this dish way, way too often in college.  Eggplant is the mainstay food of reluctant vegetarians, because it is really very meaty and absorbs fat and seasoning well.  I have taken a LOOOOOOOONG break and I am happy

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Broiled Eggplant with Miso Honey Glaze

I ate this dish way, way too often in college.  Eggplant is the mainstay food of reluctant vegetarians, because it is really very meaty and absorbs fat and seasoning well.  I have taken a LOOOOOOOONG break and I am happy

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Red Pepper Soup

Back in January, at my favourite school, I ran into the science teacher in the hallway.  She had a HUGE box of red peppers.  It was about half empty.  She also had a big mixing bowl of already chopped red

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Red Pepper Soup

Back in January, at my favourite school, I ran into the science teacher in the hallway.  She had a HUGE box of red peppers.  It was about half empty.  She also had a big mixing bowl of already chopped red

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Blueberry Slump with Hazelnut Ricotta Dumplings (Gluten-Free or not)

Soon I will be going to British Columbia to visit my sister and mother.   I am looking forward to picking blackberries, eating salmon and making this desert for my family.  It makes good use of some very classic BC ingredients.

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Blueberry Slump with Hazelnut Ricotta Dumplings (Gluten-Free or not)

Soon I will be going to British Columbia to visit my sister and mother.   I am looking forward to picking blackberries, eating salmon and making this desert for my family.  It makes good use of some very classic BC ingredients.

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What Do You Think, Sis?- Frugal Packed Lunches for All Seasons

I’ve been having this problem lately. You see… I really like to bring my own lunch to work. But you know how it is. I’m always rushing around first thing in the morning…

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What Do You Think, Sis?- Frugal Packed Lunches for All Seasons

I’ve been having this problem lately. You see… I really like to bring my own lunch to work. But you know how it is. I’m always rushing around first thing in the morning…