Blog Archives

January 30, 2009

Dave the Photographer

Over the years we have enjoyed meeting so many interesting guests. Last weekend we had a conversation with a repeat guest “Dave” and we realized how passionate he is about photography, so we asked him to write something for the blog and to share some photographs with us. Check out his website, link is below. [...]

January 29, 2009

Atlantic Salmon Cake with a Mint and Sweet Pea Cream

 2 Tablespoons, plus 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 shallot, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup, plus 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and soft 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup shelled fresh peas (or frozen) 1 teaspoon minced fresh mint leaves Kosher salt and ground white and [...]

January 8, 2009

Mary Jo's Orchid Corner – Paphiopedilum

Phalaenopsis (phals), Paphiopedilum (paphs) and Oncidiums (onc) are varieties that Mary Jo finds most easy to grow in the home. These hybrids are usually considered “beginner orchids,” largely because they will re-bloom under the conditions that most windowsill growers can offer. They require less light, about the same as for African violets, and will adapt [...]
 
 

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