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Saturday, December 17, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
French Inspired Wedding Details
Looking to add a little "ooh la la" to your wedding? Trying to put together a reception with that perfect "je ne sais quoi"? Why not give your wedding a chic European flair with these fabulous French-inspired wedding details? The results are sure to be "magnifique"!
When planning a wedding with French details, the only place to begin is with the wine. Make your wedding an event to remember by serving a flight of fine French wines with dinner. What that means is that a sommelier pairs each course of the meal with a wine which is the perfect complement to the food. It is a truly fine way to present an elegant dinner. Another idea would be to have a tasting of a selection of French wines during the cocktail hour, led by a wine expert. If you want to carry this theme farther, have your rehearsal dinner at an elegant wine bar (most will have private rooms for hosting parties). Naturally, French Champagne will be a priority for any Francophile's wedding!
The food will be one of the highlights at a French-inspired wedding. You can really make a splash during the cocktail hour with passed hors d'oeuvres such as canapes and mini quiches and stations overflowing with French cheeses (Brie in puff pastry!) and fresh baguettes. For dinner, consider serving classic French fare like escargots, poulet a la Provencale (chicken sauteed with white wine, capers, garlic, leeks and tomatoes), or filet mignon (make it special by topping it with a tasty French sauce). Small trays of French pastries would be a wonderful dessert course. Follow with either a regular tiered wedding cake with a French design such as fleur-de-lis, or opt for the authentic French wedding cake, the croquembouche.
Little French touches can be infused throughout the rest of the wedding. The bride can wear a gown made from French lace paired with glamorous bridal jewelry. Can't afford Cartier for your bridal jewelry? Then take your inspiration from another famous French designer, Coco Chanel, and wear fabulous fakes or ropes of layered pearls. Hair should be chic and sophisticated, and naturally a classic French manicure would be the perfect beauty treatment.
Music is a wonderful way to convey a mood at a wedding, so why not treat your guests to classic French songs such as those by Edith Piaf, the beloved French chantuese. In addition to her well known version of "La Vie en Rose", she has a range of upbeat songs such as "Milord" to get guests in the mood to dance. Speaking of roses, the sophisticated and romantic flower would make a lovely decoration for the reception tables.
Bring French accents to your wedding wherever you can. Vintage postcards of Paris would make marvelous save-the-date cards. Splits of French Champagne or wine could be the wedding favors, perhaps personalized with a tag reading "merci". The style and romance of France is a wonderful source of inspiration for a memorable and chic wedding.
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Homage to Fromage allotment 3
In part 3 of Homage to Fromage, Jennifer will show Alex, Jen and special guest Nick a way to liven up a Baked Brie and make it a heartier appetizer for your Cheese Party.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
What's For Dinner? 30-Minute Menus For Week of Oct 19
How would you like to put dinner on your table in 30-minutes flat? You can with these menus!
Are you making plans for a Spooky Halloween or a Fall Festival? I am - this is going to be a very busy week getting ready for a Halloween Party for my Sunday school class so I have included quick and simple 30-minute menus this week. You can use your precious time getting for fun Fall events using these menus!
We are having company Saturday night so I have planned an elegant meal. I will add appetizers of prochuttio wrapped bread sticks, a wedge of cheese (brie or similar) with assorted crackers, and salsa with veggies for a tasty beginning to our meal. The bread sticks, salsa, and bagged pre-cut veggies will be purchased making it very easy on the hostess! I will even have time for a glass of wine before the company arrives and will be relaxed and ready (now this is my kind of entertaining!).
I hope you have a great week!
Sunday: Eye of the Round Roast Beef with Peppercorn Sauce (crock pot, save some beef for Wednesday), Mashed Potatoes, Chop House Salad, Individual Boston Cream Tortes (pound cake with instant pudding mix)
Monday: Bistro Chicken (chicken tenders, canned tomatoes), Linguini, Green Beans, Caramelized Peaches and Cream (purchased whipped cream)
Tuesday: Thai Shrimp (packaged mix, cleaned and deveined shrimp), Angel Hair Pasta, Cuke and Honeydew Salad, Strawberry Shortcakes (purchased sponge cake shells and whipped cream)
Wednesday: Blue Cheese Crusted Beef Stew (beef from Sunday, blue cheese folded into purchased pie crust for topper), Fruit Salad, Apple Dumplings (purchased pie crust wrapped around cored and filled apples)
Thursday: Turkey Tetrazzini (precooked turkey or chicken - I will use canned chicken), Broccoli Vegetable Medley, Ice Cream with Pecan Shortbread Cookies (purchased ice cream and cookies)
Friday: Fresh Tomato and Double Cheese Tart (puff pastry), French Green Beans, Pineapple Salad, Embellished Chocolate Cookies (purchased cookie dough)
Saturday: Grilled Salmon with Dill Butter, Long Grain and Wild Rice (boxed), Snow Peas, Tossed Salad (bagged salad), Lemon Affogato (purchased lemoncello liqueur)
I sincerely hope you have fun with your meal planning and preparation,
Elizabeth Randall and Family
Sunday, November 20, 2011
A Julie and Julia Dinner @ Doug Tommie's by BestAgentTN.com
Foodie friends gathered and shared a Julie and Julia dinner, hosted by Doug Tommie. Doug opened his home and his volume of Mastering the Art of French Cooking. The main course was Boeuf Bourguignon, a La Julia Child. ummm....ummmm...sighs were heard over the tables. Deidre and Tony Kerr contributed roasted potatoes and potato pie with onions, mushrooms and cream in a pastry. Terry and Marilyn Blankenship rounded out the menu with roasted sugar snap peas brushed with olive oil, shallots and fresh thyme. Etta and Bob Britt baked Julia's favorite dessert: chocolate almond torte plus an Italian creme cake. Before dinner these foodie friends, mostly Realtors, enjoyed French cheeses: Brie and Port Salute, fresh figs and a variety of French wines, while visiting on a shady deck. This crew plus Valerie Roberts, and Pam and Eric Grasman want to master the art of French cooking together.
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
The Year in Food - A Calendar of National Food Holidays
In America, we love our food-and we love our holidays. As it turns out, food is the focus of well over 365 national holidays, not including the entire weeks and months devoted to some edibles. Most of the holidays are informal, not official, so you won't find them on your average wall calendar. Still, the celebration of various cuisines and comestibles is sure to appeal to foodies of every stripe, from the humblest hot dog fan to gourmands aspiring to culinary school. Here's a quick month-by-month tour of some of our funniest-and strangest-food holidays.
January
Giving us a sugar rush to beat the winter blahs, January brings National Cream Puff Day (January 2), National Marzipan Day (January 12), and National Blonde Brownie Day (January 22). However, perhaps our most quintessential of American desserts is celebrated on January 23: National Pie Day, which was created by the American Pie Council.
February
With February's food days, you could plan a palate-pleasing party, from National Stuffed Mushroom Day (February 4) and National Chocolate Fondue Day (February 5) to National Margarita Day (February 22) and National Tortilla Chip Day (February 24). Don't forget to include a bowl of mixed nuts-National Almond Day is February 16 and National Pistachio Day is February 26.
March
Love peanut butter, banana cream pie, white chocolate cheesecake, or lemon chiffon cake? Before you decide to give up sweets for Lent, celebrate these sinful treats on March 1, March 2, March 6, and March 29, respectively. If your tastes run more to lollipops or popsicles, you'll have to wait until March 28 for Something on a Stick Day.
April
April is for cheese lovers, from National Cordon Bleu Day (April 4) to National Cheese Fondue Day (April 11). That homey classic the grilled cheese sandwich is honored on April 12, and even the humble cheeseball has its day on April 17. For the lactose intolerant, there's Garlic Day (April 19), Lima Bean Respect Day (April 20), and National Raisin Day (April 30).
May
Gourmet foodies will love May-but the rest of us might have to take a few culinary classes to compete. Start with an appetizer on National Escargot Day (May 24). Then, choose your entrée: Roast Leg of Lamb (May 7), Coquilles St. Jacques (May 16), or Coq au Vin (May 29). With decadent delectables like these on the menu, it's a good thing May 6 is International No Diet Day and May 11 is Eat What You Want Day!
June
Pastries are the order of the day in June, whether it's jelly-filled doughnuts (June 8), apple strudel (June 17), cherry tarts (June 17), or chocolate éclairs (June 22). In fact, the first Friday in June has been National Doughnut Day since 1938, when the Salvation Army designated the holiday to commemorate World War I volunteers who handed out doughnuts to soldiers.
July
Ice cream (July 20) and cotton candy (July 31), barbecue (July 4) and hot dogs (July 20)-July is definitely the heart of summer. If you're hot and thirsty, you can cool off on National Piña Colada Day (July 10), National Daiquiri Day (July 19), National Ice Cream Soda Day (July 20), or National Coffee Milkshake Day (July 26).
August
We're enjoying the outdoors in August, so why not eat accordingly? National Watermelon Day is August 3, National S'mores Day is August 10, Lemonade Day is August 20, and Eat Outside Day is August 31. For those who can't get enough hot dogs, National Bratwurst Day is August 16, and the first Saturday in August is National Mustard Day, exuberantly celebrated every year at the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum in Mount Horeb, WI.
September
Bring back memories of school days (and school lunches) with holidays like National Cheese Pizza Day (September 5), International Pickle Day (September 14), National Cheeseburger Day (September 18), and National Chocolate Milk Day (September 27). Don't forget to get in touch with your inner child on September 18, which is National Play-Doh Day - not purposefully edible, of course, but you can create a reasonable facsimile of your favorite treat.
October
With Halloween at the end of the month, it's no surprise that October celebrates a number of sweet candy treats, from National Fluffernutter Day (October 8) and Caramel Apple Day (October 21) to Good and Plenty Day (October 24) and National Candy Corn Day (October 30). For the adventurous, there's even National Chocolate-Covered Insects Day (October 14).
November
Thanksgiving gives us an annual excuse to indulge, but November offers other indulgent food-related holidays, too. Can you resist giving in to a calorie-busting treat on November 1, National Deep-Fried Clams Day; November 12, National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day, or November 16, National Fast Food Day? If so, you deserve a reward-perhaps on November 25, National Parfait Day.
December
Home-baked goodies are the essence of the winter holidays. In December, enjoy National Cookie Day (December 4), National Brownie Day (December 8), National Lemon Cupcake Day (December 15), National Pfeffernüsse Day (December 23), National Pumpkin Pie Day December 25), and National Fruitcake Day (December 27).
After eating these delicacies all year long, you'll definitely need one of those beloved holidays just to recuperate. Aside from that, who knew there were so many "food days" out there? Only in America would every day be a different culinary celebration.
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Bakery Products in Our Daily Life
Bakery products are becoming famous day by day. They are so popular due to its taste and easy to digest. Bakery products are generally liked by all. For nowadays people have no time to spend much on making breakfast; it is the bread and bun or biscuits that had taken place rather than other kinds of stuff. Celebrating any moment of joy is incomplete with bakery products. They are good source of snacks and are widely available. Bread is the staple diet of all. Bread is the essence of all bakery products. Without bread no bakery products are complete. It is prepared by baking dough of flour and water. With bread with vegetables, butter, fruits and spices makes a perfect combination of sandwiches. Bread includes white and brown bread.
Then there are pastries which are of flaky or crumbly texture. The feather-light pastry is filled with cream. Yeasted pastries are light flaky pastries. There are other types of pastries available like chocolate pastry, pineapple, orange, and puff, Croissants made from delicious savory or sweet fillings. Brownies are other bakery product which is liked by all made from nuts and chocolates vanilla or mint extract. They are served with hot with milk or ice cream and whipped cream with coffee makes perfect taste. Biscuits are the common bakery products. Filled with cream and icing biscuits often refer as cookies. They include variety of nuts and are accompanied with tea or coffee. There are Chocolate chip cookies (Tollhouse cookies), peanut butter cookies, and oatmeal cookies. Even Rusk is common product are hard, dry biscuit. Cookies can be referred to biscuits, which are soft to eat and can stored long for days in jar.
Cakes are the most popular bakery products. Moment one hears the name of cake or chocolate mouth is filled with water. Cake serves the purpose of celebrating joy and happiness. Cakes refer to round, flat, unleavened breads that were cooked on a hot stone. Which is made with chocolates, vanilla, strawberry, sugar and eggs? Even cake also have wide range includes Blackberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake, Boston cream pie, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Almond Torte, Chocolate Banana Cake, Chocolate Meringue Cake, Coconut Cake, Orange Chiffon Cake. If birthday is incomplete without cakes then snacks without cookies is not good. Both cakes and cookies complement each other.
Other bakery products includes drinking chocolates, pizzas, candy, jelly, ice cream, Conches, Ballios, Empanadas, Sweet Biscuits, all made from dried fruits, flour, nuts, honey, and eggs, flour, sugar, flavored for taste. Bakery products are used in daily life and are liked by all. Whether it is any special occasion or not bakery products due to their sweetness and attractive colors fills the air with sweet aroma of love.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Brie & Apricot Puff Pastry - Frozen - 100 Per Case
!±8± Brie & Apricot Puff Pastry - Frozen - 100 Per Case
We prepare this delicious dish with French brie cheese, toasted almonds and apricot jam in our all-butter puff pastry dough.
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