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Does Your Pumpkin Have Warts?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by pearlsandprose

How crazy is this thing? I did some research and it’s called a French Heirloom Wart Lace Pumpkin. Also known as Galeux D’Eyesines, which means “embroidered with warts from Eysines.” Believe it or not, this pumpkin is edible. Here’s a … Continue reading →

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Lemon-Blueberry Goodness

Posted on November 16, 2011 by pearlsandprose

Now that the weather’s turning cooler, I’ve started baking again. Found this recipe for Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Loaf the other day and wow, is it good! Kind of a sticky, gooey mess, but worth it. The only change I made was … Continue reading →

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Some salad love

Posted on September 2, 2011 by pearlsandprose

I am going to miss eating salads. I wish I liked them in cold weather, but I just don’t. So I’m filling up on stuff like this until the temps starts to fall…. Cucumbers and onions go so well with … Continue reading →

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Chicken Papaya

Posted on July 29, 2011 by pearlsandprose

One of the best meals I had in California was at the Cedar Creek Inn in San Juan Capistrano, near the mission. It was a gorgeous sunny day with a slight breeze, and the air was crystal clear. We sat … Continue reading →

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You too can make scones

Posted on May 19, 2011 by pearlsandprose

For some reason, I had convinced myself that I couldn’t make scones. Those delicious English biscuit-y things you can get at Starbucks. Then I watched Ina Garten (I love her) making a version with cranberries and orange peel and couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Chicken Stew Provençal

Posted on March 2, 2011 by pearlsandprose

Since it’s still chilly in the evening, I thought I’d share a favorite recipe for chicken stew that’s very healthy and easy to make. I found it on washpost.com, the website for The Washington Post.  Chicken Stew Provençal 2 T. … Continue reading →

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Lunch in Georgetown?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by pearlsandprose

How about lunch in Georgetown*? On the way to a favorite French bistro, we’ll pass the old Georgetown theatre, the former site of many a French film, now a jewel center. Some of the theatre seats were covered with a … Continue reading →

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Dodging bullets

Posted on January 29, 2011 by pearlsandprose

Yesterday, when I wrote “back to reality,” I never dreamed how unpleasant it would be. Two nights ago, we had a snowstorn that delivered about six inches of wet, heavy snow. It started as rain, then turned to sleet and … Continue reading →

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Phở ga is perfect for cold winter days.

Posted on January 10, 2011 by pearlsandprose

  (iPhone photo) Can I just say how much I love phở (pronounced like “fuh”) ga in winter? It’s basically Vietnamese chicken noodle soup, with all kinds of good stuff added. Slices of chicken, green onions and rice noodles all … Continue reading →

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Holy Sweet!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by pearlsandprose

I don’t know about you, but I love looking at food blogs every now and then. Not for the food so much, but for the gorgeous photography. Can’t remember how I found the Swedish blog Holy Sweet, but I certainly … Continue reading →

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