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Madeleine Cookies with Lavender

08Jun

Another option for Madeleine cookies, this time with lavender flowers. Usually I don't make large portions of these cookies but if you have left overs, just warm them up in a microwave the next day. Or just cook half and cover the rest of the dough and leave in the refrigerator until the next day....

Sunset after the rain

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04Jun

Sunset after the rain (more…)...

Salad with Tomatoes and Onions

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03Jun

Quick and easy to prepare, refreshing salad and a good side dish to meat. (more…)...

Beef Burger with Mozzarella and Basil Oil

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01Jun

Less is sometimes more with burgers and to keep it simple this burger is topped with delicious toppings like mozzarella, tomatoes, and lettuce. The basil oil adds great flavor as well. A great tip we learned with my husband for burgers is if you make a small indentation in the middle of each burger patty. the patties won't shrink...

Pretty strawberries

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31May

We harvested our first strawberries and they were so delicious! (more…)...

Spring flowers

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29May

Spring flowers (more…)...

Boquerones, Spanish Tapas with Anchovies

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28May

Boquerones is a type of Spanish appetizer (tapa) and the main ingredient is anchovies, small fish marinated in vinegar and olive oil. The first time I tried boquerones tapas was in Barcelona, you can find them everywhere in south of Spain, any bar or restaurant. This appetizer can be made with the addition of red marinated peppers, for example piquillo...