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Gorgia Wine Country Hospitality
Everyone knows about the state of Georgia. Savannah. Atlanta. We also know about the mountains for quaint southern towns, for apple-eating in the fall and for the wonderful array of outdoor activities–hiking, boating, backpacking and camping. Now, raise your hand if you’ve ever called the North Georgia mountains “wine country.” Lamb porterhouse at Blueberry Hill…
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Bitter Better Beautiful
Bitter greens are not loved universally. Most Mediterranean countries use bitter greens (which aren’t always green) as a family dinner table staple. In Greece, we love dandelion greens and a type of wild chicory. Italians are more colorful, adding all kinds of purple lettuces/greens from the chicory family. My radicchio salad has purples and greens.…
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A Connecticut Yankee Cooks in the modern South
Our wonderful son-in-law Dan is a Connecticut Yankee living in the modern South. Transplanted to a warmer climate about ten years ago, he married my stepdaughter Emme, and is now fully adapted to the easier weather of the South Carolina coast. He also cooks and eats his share of grits and collards. Dan even saw…
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The Seven Days of Christmas – Day Seven
You did great! You planned ahead, set a lovely table, made the cocktail offering ahead of time, you wiped down the counters and you got it done! Bravo! You’ve finished dinner. Everyone is feeling happy and full. You want to enjoy the rest of the evening without having to worry about dessert. This is how…
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The Seven Days of Christmas – Day Six
Bellies full yet? As the host, you may be getting a tad tired. Not to worry. Here’s what you do for a finale. Today I have an Apple Pie Clafoutis for you. Subtly spiced, not too sweet and you can put it in the oven right before you sit down to dinner. This recipe will…
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The Seven Days of Christmas – Day Five
Another easy main dish option is my Herb and Mustard Pork Loin. It’s juicy, inexpensive and excellent for a crowd. I love to serve this with the Rosemary Baked Potatoes as the side. For me, let’s be clear, this roast with the potatoes is perfect. All I need is the Radicchio & Lettuce Salad, and…
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The Seven Days of Christmas – Day Four
The main event! Or one of the options for a meaty make-ahead entree to serve at your Christmas dinner. This recipe will serve four to six people, and pairs beautifully with rice, your favorite pasta or mashed potatoes. For easy entertaining, I recommend the pasta or rice. They are much easier to keep warm if…
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The Seven Days of Christmas – Day Three
To accompany your main dish, typically you offer a side dish like a vegetable or salad, and a starch upon which to rest and nestle your thick and juicy pork loin slice or succulent lamb shank. To decide between pasta, rice or potatoes for a dinner, for me, the choice is easy. One of the…
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The Seven Days of Christmas – Day Two
The greenery perks up the dinner and prepares us for the zesty flavors of the main event. For me, it’s critical that they be interesting, fresh and vibrant. Here are two options, or go for a third option and use them both! One jar of pickled beets and a few simple ingredients This is a…
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The Seven Days of Christmas Cooking
I will be sharing recipes to help you build an easy-to-prepare Christmas dinner. Over the next seven days, I’ll share recipes and tips for your twelve days of Christmas preparation, cooking and feasting–a few things that you can prepare days ahead or the morning of your dinner, a few recipes and tips for staying calm and…
Despidoodle
the digital alias of Despina Panagakos Yeargin
