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Tomato Pie
I always look forward to tasting REAL tomatoes each summer – the ones that come from the local gardens instead of the “plastic” tomatoes from the store. I love the variety of colors, sizes, and tastes! Coincidentally, I stumbled upon a tomato pie recipe on Camellia’s Cottage blog and I’ve decided to give it a try. Continue reading “Tomato Pie”
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Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms have a substantial texture and hold well when grilled. They can be enjoyed as they are, with some spices, or you can get creative filling them up before cooking them on the grill or in the oven. Here is what I like to do. Continue reading “Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms”
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Bastille Day
It was a double-celebratory weekend for France this July 14 and 15. Their team won the Soccer World Cup and added another star to their record, which happened right after Bastille Day, France’s National Holiday. I had a third reason to celebrate with a French twist: friendship – more specifically, a new friendship with French visitors to the U.S.
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Mici Mititei – Romanian Grilled Meat
One of my all-time summer-time (and other times) favorites is grilled minced meat, which Romanians call “mici” or “mititei.” It’s our alternative to the American burger and we love it! So, for this 4th of July or any other good-weather day, fire up the grill and savor these tiny delicacies (“mici” [meech] means “small”, “mititei” [mee-tee-tay’] means “tiny” or “little ones”). Continue reading “Mici Mititei – Romanian Grilled Meat”
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Hot Weather in Hot Springs, NC
When the summer heat is rising, it’s best to find some shade and a body of water where you can cool off your body. A few weeks ago, our friends invited us to join them for a weekend in Hot Springs, NC. Continue reading “Hot Weather in Hot Springs, NC”
