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Jul 31 2011

Back to the Basics | Homemade Ricotta

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Homemade ricotta is easier than you think; milk, fresh lemon juice and thirty minutes is all you need.

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Sylvia@bascooking - 01/08/2011 - 3:08 am

It must be great eat your own ricotta. Thanks for share

Chez Loulou - 01/08/2011 - 1:35 am

Thank you! I just finished writing a grocery list and had put ricotta on it. Instead I’ll make my own when I get home this afternoon.
I’ve made goat’s cheese almost exactly the same way and it was amazing, but have had a hard time getting my hands on fresh (unpasteurized) goat’s milk ever since.

Mary Catherine - 31/07/2011 - 7:33 pm

Oh, yum. I love how unexpectedly simple ricotta is and I especially love how BEAUTIFUL you’ve made it look. Something I recently discovered: fresh goat cheese is just as simple! (And amazing) I did a little post over at Good Graces if you’re interested. http://www.good-graces.com/2011/04/handcrafted-chevre.html

Heather Smoke - 31/07/2011 - 7:19 pm

I absolutely love homemade ricotta. I made it for the first time a few months ago and have made it twice since! I could eat it on just about everything.

athena - 31/07/2011 - 6:27 pm

i’m with the previous posters… i can’t believe that’s all there is to it! and i just made a dish with store-bought ricotta the other day (it was the only ingredient we didn’t have in the house!). now i know… thanks! and yes, i’ve been shooting as much as i can! i’ll post to the flickr group soon.

Denise Woodward - 31/07/2011 - 6:14 pm

Joan, it really is easy and so good, too! Try it!

Maris (In Good Taste) - 31/07/2011 - 6:11 pm

I love this! I’ve never made homemade ricotta but I feel like it would make me never want store-bought again.

Joan Nova - 31/07/2011 - 4:10 pm

wow…you make it look so simple.

Barefoot Pregnant And In The Kitchen - 31/07/2011 - 11:34 am

seriously… thats all it is?! Will have to make my own from now on!

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Jul 27 2011

Blueberry and Strawberry Clafouti

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Don’t you love saying “Clafouti” I love saying it … clafouti, clafouti, clafouti. Not only is it fun to say but it is fun to make as well as eat. I cannot remember the first time I had it. I do remember loving the warm custard base and jammy fresh summer fruit. I was hooked. Clafouti as...

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Denise Woodward - 31/07/2011 - 6:16 pm

Thanks El – really appreciate hearing that from someone who is so talented!

Denise Woodward - 31/07/2011 - 6:16 pm

It is the season, Jeff. Do try it out. You will love it!

Denise Woodward - 31/07/2011 - 6:16 pm

Athena – LOL! I am making a cool green one now. Cannot wait to shoot w/it. Have you been shooting? Share them in the flickr – would love it. And, on a cooking note, you should try this recipe. Very easy to make and pretty to take photos of.

Denise Woodward - 31/07/2011 - 6:15 pm

Sarka, I am so glad you tried it out. Easy isn’t it? I love the recipe …..

Sasha @ The Procrastobaker - 31/07/2011 - 2:21 pm

What an exquisite looking clafouti you have there and yes i did just mentally say it far too many times so it has lost all meaning! This looks like a wonderful basic recipe to meddle around with, but the blueberry strawb combo would be hard to beat by the looks of your gorgeous photos

Sarka Babicka - 30/07/2011 - 5:06 pm

Clafouti, clafouti, clafouti… sooooo delicious. I finally made it and I love it!!! Thank you for sharing the recipe!

athena - 29/07/2011 - 8:29 am

hi denise! i recognize the wood tabletop your claufouti looks awesome — i’ve been seeing it all over other blogs and maybe that’s a sign to try it for myself. nice meeting you last weekend, and thanks again for all of your help!

Megan Gordon - 29/07/2011 - 8:26 am

Remind me to tell you sometime the conversation Sam and I had about how to pronounce “clafoutis”. Big debate. BEAUTIFUL photo! xo.

Jeff - 28/07/2011 - 11:21 pm

I think I just cried a little bit. It just looks… so beautiful! I can’t wait to give this one a try one day!

ShowShanti - 28/07/2011 - 11:16 pm

I’d never even heard of clafouti as three syllables before. Thank you! The word sounds nutty, but the recipe looks divine! This I will try as soon as I am back in Beijing. x

El - 28/07/2011 - 7:12 pm

Your photos are getting more incredible every week. I love this. Gorgeous!

cheryl - 28/07/2011 - 9:19 am

GORGEOUS! Seriously, that looks amazing, which sounds like such a generic comment to leave on a blog, but I can’t think of a more creative way of expressing it.

Sark - 28/07/2011 - 3:29 am

Would you believe if I told you I’ve never made clafoutis yet! I know, shocking!! I shouldn’t probably confess this publicly. But I also have to confess that after seeing your photos and I’m gonna make it immediately!

jas - 28/07/2011 - 2:39 am

clafouti clafouti finally a word that rhymes with patootie! hahahah! I agree with Charissa must convert to gluten free and I’ll be diving into this deliciousness

Nanette - 27/07/2011 - 9:36 pm

Honey, I not only enjoy saying ‘clafouti’ but I also find immense pleasure out of eating them!

Thinking of you often + love you long time xx

tracy - 27/07/2011 - 8:32 pm

Oooh! I provoked your inner baking goddess!! Love that. So glad you tried a clafouti with strawberries. I’m totally going to add blueberries next time!

oh and hey! Did you make that table? I LOVE the color.

Diana B - 27/07/2011 - 5:43 pm

OK, you know there’s one of us in every crowd, don’t you? Clafouti can only be made with cherries. If you make it with other fruit, it’s called flaugnarde. Either way, it’s delicious, and I’m saving this recipe for the next time I go to pick blueberries!

charissa (zest bakery) - 27/07/2011 - 5:34 pm

HOLY MOLY! What beautifully enticing photos. I need some of this now! Thanks for sharing. Must convert to GF and try this immediately!

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Jul 21 2011

Back to the Basics | Peach and Rye BBQ Sauce

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Outrageously delicious, and easy to make homemade BBQ Sauce using the ripest summer peaches, good ole fashioned Rye and sultry smoked chipotle peppers to kick it up. Great for your next grill-out session as it compliments a range of mains such as burgers or even grilled portabello mushrooms.

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Jul 18 2011

Let’s Lunch | Home Cured Copper River Salmon | Gravlax

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I am late to the luncheon! My Let’s Lunch friends met last Friday for a glass of bubbly along with their favorite nibbles. I have no excuse. Except …. this gorgeous salmon was still curing! Our luncheon date this month was to share nibbles that we enjoy with a glass or two of Champagne. I...

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Jul 15 2011

Friday Cocktail Hour | Sunshine

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YEAH! We are trying to get on a regular schedule to start posting cocktails for happy hour every Friday. We missed a couple weeks due to a fun little road trip we took. Don’t fear; we cocktail-ed while away! Summer in San Francisco has settled in, which means foggy days or as we like to...

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Jul 11 2011

Meatless Monday | Copper River Salmon Salad with Creamy Asian Avocado Dressing

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Lightly poached salmon is tossed with butter lettuce, cilantro, sugar snap peas and a creamy asian inspired avocado dressing to make the perfect light dinner meal.

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Jul 10 2011

Campfire Roasted Beet Salad

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We woke up to a windless morning, and bluebird skies, it was absolutely perfect. Our little Chili Pepper was a dream, she kept us warm and cozy all night. One of my favorite parts of a camping trip is waking up by feeling the early morning sun shine in on us. The ground is dewy...

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Jul 07 2011

Grilled Peach and Cucumber Salsa

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It was great to come back from holiday to find peach season in an abundance. I love peaches. Lenny could go either way. I love how they look, feel, and smell. They kind of remind me of a freshly washed baby; you just cannot get enough of them. Lenny use to say he was allergic....

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Mary @ Delightful Bitefuls - 21/07/2011 - 7:56 am

Yum (x 100!) This looks crazy delicious! AND I’m in love with your photos… fantastic!!

New to your blog; happy I found you!

Mary xo
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Kazia Jankowski - 11/07/2011 - 9:46 am

I love peach season as well and have a box full of them in the fridge, so I can’t wait to try your recipe!

Dmarie - 10/07/2011 - 12:24 pm

oh, my, bookmarking this one for sure. thank you!!

Renee@sweetsugarbean - 09/07/2011 - 6:31 pm

I love peaches, be they savory or sweet! This salsa does look amazing and it has all of my favourite flavours. Waiting very patiently for the peaches to be in season…just a few weeks away!

Heidi @ Food Doodles - 08/07/2011 - 9:20 pm

Beautiful! I’ve seen so many gorgeous fruit salsas lately, I need to try one! When our local peaches are ready I’m going to give this a try!

Gretchen @ flowercityfoodie.com - 08/07/2011 - 7:08 pm

I have some peaches around too–it’s just starting to be peach season around here–and I’ve been thinking about a grilled peach salsa too. Love the idea that Brian had about pairing it with grilled fish–thanks for the idea!

Audrey and Christina - 08/07/2011 - 6:35 pm

Wow! This salsa looks awesome, but unfortunately, we don’t own a grill! Do you have any recommendations for “grilling” peaches without a grill?

Joan Nova - 08/07/2011 - 6:16 pm

ooh…grilled peach salsa sounds wonderful and the photos in this post are exceptionally tasty too!

El - 08/07/2011 - 3:30 pm

Cannot get enough of the top photo. I couldn’t agree more about peaches.

Frederike - 08/07/2011 - 3:15 pm

This recipe immediately caught my attention! I often serve a cucumber and mango salsa with curry, and I like the grilled peaches for a change.
Also, the colors in the photos are beautiful, so bright and summery!

Heather Smoke - 08/07/2011 - 12:13 pm

Mmm, what a great summer salad idea! I like your comparison of peaches to freshly washed babies.
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Brian @ A Thought For Food - 08/07/2011 - 4:38 am

This looks magically delicious… I should give this a try with some grilled fish.

Danielle - 07/07/2011 - 9:47 pm

A peach allergy? Yea RIGHT!

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