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Shellfish Stock Whenever you have shrimp or lobster, freeze the shells and you’ll have them on hand for this stock. The stock will keep for three days in the fridge and several months in the freezer. This is a great base … Continue reading
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Will You Be My Valentine? Your Coq au vin Valentine’s Day dinner was a great success. Now it’s time for dessert. As promised, here’s a dessert that’s sure to charm. With just a few simple ingredients your sweetheart will be swooning over … Continue reading
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A Valentine’s Dinner to Crow About Psst! Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Want to wow your Valentine? Do not, we repeat, do not make a restaurant reservation. We have nothing against restaurants, but have you ever been to a … Continue reading
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Every now and then we have a guest blogger. This time Oli’s daughter shares her favorite cookies. Dagrún Ása Ólafsdóttir “There are not many things that remind me more of Christmas than “Sörur“ as they are called in Icelandic and … Continue reading
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A Twist on Lasagna We’ve done it again. Another revolution – one full orbit around the sun. Growing up we had quiet New Year’s celebrations. Usually a candle lit dinner with mom’s fine china and a main course of lasagna. … Continue reading
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Fond Memories It was finally December 13. In the first light of dawn, she quietly dressed in a long white angel-like robe and tied a red sash around her waist. She prepared a small tray of coffee and golden saffron … Continue reading
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Question: What do you get when you combine chicken, bananas, peanuts, whipping cream, chili sauce and bacon? Answer: It’s what Oli served for dinner the other night and it’s a Swedish classic. That’s right. A Swedish classic right out of … Continue reading
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“They’re Calamari” Go to any Italian restaurant in the States and on the appetizer menu you’ll see fried calamari. Today, even sushi bars offer tempura style calamari. They’re irresistible. Sort of like that commercial “bet you can’t eat just one”. … Continue reading
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