September 2012 – Page 2

September 14, 2012

FFwD: Spiced-Poached Pears

Has it been a week already? Yep, I guess so. That means it's time for another French Fridays with Dorie and this week it was Spiced-Poached Pears (or Apples). I used apples pears. Duh. Pears. Notes: 1. I thought the syrup was really, really sweet. I added a little dry white wine to it while …

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September 12, 2012

Coho Salmon and Corn Chowder with Herbed Oyster Crackers

Seeing that Summer is now officially over, here is one of my last Copper River Salmon posts. The latest shipment was fall Coho Salmon and I really made it count and used it for 3 (THREE) recipes! This first one was something a bit different for me. It seems like most of my salmon experiments …

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September 11, 2012

Travels and Photos on the Olympic Peninsula

Over Labor Day weekend jwa and I traveled to Port Townsend, WA for a long weekend. We've been going there every so often since we first moved to Portland, way, way back in 2000. The first time we visited, it was for a friend's wedding (she's from Port Townsend) and we both just really fell …

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September 6, 2012

FFwd: Eggplant “Tartine” with Tomatoes, Olives, and Cucumber

Wow! Well, I think I have found my most favorite French Fridays with Dorie ever! And that's so surprising because I didn't think this would be anything special at all. Something about the eggplant and vegetables and shaved cucumber slices that all just really worked together. I dunno...maybe it's just olive oil-vinegar-herb-grill pan magic. Speaking …

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September 5, 2012

A Cool Dinner for a Hot Day: Cucumber Gazpacho and Crunchy Chicken Slaw in Endive

So, hey, welcome back summer! We're even supposed to be at about 95 degrees on Friday. Why? WHYYYYYY??? Well, I guess the tomatoes will enjoy the heat. Myself, on the other hand, will not be enjoying it. I may have to resort to eating the leftovers from this cool chicken salad in the basement, with …

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