Monthly Archives: August 2012

minted zucchini tagliatelle with cucumbers and lemon

Posted on 31/08/2012 by oneexpatslife

This is going to have to be a short one this week because the countdown to my vacation is on and I still have a million things to do. Before tomorrow I need to pack, do laundry so that I … Continue reading →

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peach melba

Posted on 24/08/2012 by oneexpatslife

This week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe, Peach Melba, is the big 1 0 0! That’s right, we have now made 100 recipes from Dorie Greenspan’s Around my French Table. Ok, full disclosure, I personally have only made 99 because … Continue reading →

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warm scallop salad with corn, nectarines, and basil

Posted on 17/08/2012 by oneexpatslife

This week I am getting back on track with my French Fridays with Dorie switch up by making last week’s recipe, Warm Scallop Salad with Corn, Nectarines, and Basil. Some weeks you just need a gimme, and last week was … Continue reading →

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cafe-style grated carrot salad

Posted on 10/08/2012 by oneexpatslife

When planning a meal, I often find that sides are the most difficult. Maybe it is because most cookbooks tend to pay only lip service to the sides. Who knows. But this week’s French Fridays with Dorie recipe… well, actually, this week’s … Continue reading →

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tomato-cheese tartlets

Posted on 03/08/2012 by oneexpatslife

This past weekend I had to say goodbye to the little furball who has been keeping me company for the past 11 years. It was a very difficult decision to make and one that I struggled with as he got … Continue reading →

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