A Table For Rue, Please

Herbal Cooking Adventures from a California Herb Gardener

Friday, February 25, 2011

Pinto Bean Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette

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Colorful, Pinto Bean Salad is full of flavor and texture.  Simple ingredients combined together make a perfect light lunch or side dish ...
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Thursday, February 17, 2011

Celery Roses with Herb Cream Cheese

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Yesterday was a cool, rainy day.  Today I awoke to clear skies and sunshine!  You never know what kind of weather you will have in Southern...
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

1 Potato, 2 Potato, 3 Potato 4, Soup

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“Pray for peace and grace and spiritual food, For wisdom and guidance, for all these are good, but don't forget the potatoes.” Joh...
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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Spiced Lavender Scented Citrus Salad, for Dessert

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So many people are stuck inside this week with the catastrophic snow storms that has hit across the country.  I wanted to bring you all a li...
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Afternoon Tea on the Patio for One

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It was another warm, sunny day today. I had worked in the garden for several hours and was in need of a rest. I decided to make some toast a...
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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Albondigas Soup, New Mexico Meatball Soup

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In this soup from New Mexico, jalapeño-spiked meatballs (Albóndigas) are cooked in a rich beef broth.  My version is very flavorful, but ...
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Friday, January 14, 2011

Focaccia, Flat Bread with Onions and Rosemary

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A wonderful recipe for a traditional Italian Focaccia.  I have added fresh rosemary which happens to be blooming now.  The added flowers mak...
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Beet Carpaccio with Goat Cheese and Mint Vinaigrette

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Thinly sliced beets are used in place of beef in this rendition of the Italian appetizer. You may use any assortment of beets.  I...
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Water Basted Egg with Sorrel from the Garden

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This is a wonderful way to prepare eggs.  It comes out very similar to poaching but without the need of boiling water. Simply gather some...
Thursday, December 2, 2010

Thanksgiving 2010, Good Friends, Good Times, Good Food, Good Wine

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"Bless our hearts to hear the breaking of the bread the song of the universe." -Fr. John B. Giuliani My good  friend Pam an...
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Carla
I garden organically and grow fruits, vegetables and herbs. We have all sorts of citrus, fig, persimmon and pomegranate trees. Lots of flowers and plants for hummingbirds and butterflies. I consider myself an amateur gourmet cook using my home grown herbs, fruits and vegetables in my cooking adventures.
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