“Our 2009 Petite Sirah displays aromas of dark fruits and strawberries, with a hint of herbs in the background. This medium-bodied wine provides a mouthful of blackberry flavors and more red fruits, finishing with soft but full tannins.” ~ from the redtree wine website We enjoyed this lovely petite sirah with our cheese, crackers, baguette…
~ tony’s green chile and pork stew ~ Our friends Tracy and Tony invited us over to their home for a post-Christmas celebration. When we arrived I could smell this beautiful, spicy stew as soon as I stepped out of the car. Chock full of vegetables, chilies, beans, pork, hominy and spices with a whisper…
~ penelope’s rosemary-mint sugar & salt scrub ~ I just love making homemade pampering products for family and friends. They add a personal touch to any gift basket, and you can let your imagination run wild while dreaming up new scents in your little kitchen “apothecary.” Today I decided to get the ingredients together to…
~ bacony black bean soup ~ “As the days grow short, some faces grow long. But not mine. Every autumn, when the wind turns cold and the darkness comes early, I am suddenly happy. It’s time to start making soup again!” ~Leslie newman A hearty, smoky satisfying soup. Perfect for a casual, fireside supper with…
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM CHINDEEP.COM! XOXOXO, ~MELISSA
…and all through the house, not a creature was stirring… Well, that’s not true. I’m still stirring. We had a wonderful time at the historic St. James Hotel this evening. The holiday buffets on the Summit are always such a treat! The prime rib…and the salads…the grilled asparagus… the butternut bisque… the truffled fingerling potatoes……
“I’m a person who wants to pack as much as I can into this third chapter of my life! I say ‘no regrets’ as I launch myself into the next 30 years! My encore career is now as an inspirational culinary personality. My kitchen’s always got a stool you can pull up and hang out”…
~ cranberry chicken ~ “It’s so beautifully arranged on the plate – you know someone’s fingers have been all over it.” ~Julia Child This time of year it’s nice to have some easy recipes in your recipe box that are tried and true and that you know are wonderful. This particular recipe is loved by…
Welcome Home ~ Simple Tips for Turning Your House into a Luxurious Retreat by ~ Melissa Placzek page 17 I don’t know about you, but I love having fresh herbs for my cooking. One of my favorite ways to use fresh herbs is in tea sandwiches… herbes de Provence mixed with cream cheese makes a…
~ pork tenderloin medallions with cider caramel ~ This turned out soooo good and it was easy to prepare. The cider caramel takes about a half hour to cook, so plan accordingly. I think this would make a wonderful main course for a holiday or company meal. The addition of a little fresh thyme, pepper…