Yes I know I'm not very good at keeping up with this. It is now the middle of December and I know my last post ws in June. So I've been busy working and what-not. nothing good has come from the kitchen lately but I am learning about bread making. I'll keep you posted.

Is it really June?

Summer starts in 42 hours and 59 minutes.

Tonight we returned to Biela, one of our favorite spots on the lake. Everything was wonderful as usual but the item that really stood out was the bruschetta. The olive oil wit hfresh herbs really made all the flavors of the dish POP!

I'm going to work on my own version of this accent sauce with the herbs I've planted in the garden. Look for recipe ideas soon.

Return to blogging

Finally Easter is over, the madness of one of the biggest Brunch days of the year is past; now I have time to blog again. Since last I wrote, David went to Portugal and Spain and has just returned to report that you must go to a really good Tapas restaurant to enjoy the food.

Upon his return I wanted to make something filling and homey for dinner. After all David and Ben have been traveling for about 18 hours with little to no food (you know how those airlines are these days.) Since I was craving pulled pork sandwiches all week I decided that's what's for dinner. We were all so hungary I never even had a chance to take a picture. But you will find the rub and braising recipe and directions in the new sections named "Dinner" and "The Recipes." Just scroll down to see the additions.

You'll also see "Breakfast" and I'm working on lunch but since breakfast, for me, usually happens after most people have already eaten lunch, I'm at a bit of a loss. Maybe I should call breakfast brunch?!?

This is what I'm calling Tater tot egg bake.

Enjoy!

-A

After a long week...

It was a much needed treat to have dinner with friends at Ristorante Luci last night (March 8). We started with the Tuna Ceviche from the weekly special list, I'm not usually a big fan of ceviche but this was wonderful! I even had a second spoonful! The popular dish of the evening was the rack of lamb with risotto, three of us ordered the lamb, each with a different beginning; Cesar salad, roasted pears with prosciutto and onion soup. We also saw the Scallops and Fettuccine con Pollo at our table. Everything was just right!

The wine I chose for dinner was the Marziano Abbona "Rinaldi". Looking over the wine list brought to my attention my current lack of knowledge when it comes to Italian wines. I will study up!

The first of March

Here we are begining the third month of 2008 and the weather is fine... ok so it's still cold in MN but there is hope! Tonight we grilled on the back patio- there is no stopping the Minnesotian griller, even in the dead of winter. Steaks and salmon and lamb hit the grill tonight as well as red skinned potatoes with a touch of rosemary. On the table we had couscous salad, seafood salad and pickled herring. Yes we are trying to force spring- is it working yet??

Check back soon as more content is added as well as pictures and recipes!

Amber

PS The title picture is one of my favorite desserts, poached Apples with vanilla ice cream orange-chocolate sauce and caramel. The full recipe will be posted soon!
AC

Welcome

This is just the begining!

I am glad you came by to check out my blog. Please be patient however, as I'm just getting started. Please check back soon and often as the content will change frequently.

Thanks for popping in!
Amber