November 15, 2009.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Christmas, Fabulous Side Dishes, Fall, Light / Healthy, Seasonal Vegetables, Thanksgiving Dinner, Vegetarian, Winter.

Maple–Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts Recipe and photo reprinted with permission by Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com serves 8 1 tablespoon sea salt for the blanching water 2 lbs Brussels Sprouts – ends trimmed and cut in half 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons maple syrup 6 oz roasted chestnuts in jars – broken in 1/2” pieces (use your fingers) 3 large...

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November 15, 2009.   Categories Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Fabulous Side Dishes, Thanksgiving Dinner, Vegetarian.

Individual Gratins with Shiitake Mushrooms and Yukon Gold Potatoes Recipe and photo reprinted with permission by Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com serves 8 For the mushrooms 12 sprigs fresh Italian parsley – stems removed 8 thyme sprigs – leaves removes from stems 2 sprigs winter savory or rosemary – leaves removes from stems 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 lbs fresh...

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November 9, 2009.   Categories From www.goodbite.com.

A vote for “Red, White and Berry” is a vote to help feed the poorest children in 17 different nations . . and it only takes a couple minutes. www.youtube.com/quakertalk I’m in the Quaker Challenge Finals with two of my favorite bloggers!  Several weeks ago, Good Bite and Quaker chose 12 of the nation’s top food bloggers to share their favorite food memories.  America watched videos of these memories and the...

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October 25, 2009.   Categories Appetizers, Contributing Chefs, Restaurant Recipes, Seafood.

Steamed Shellfish with Bacon-Brandy-Cream, Tomatoes & Basil Recipe and photos byThe Albion River InnMendocino Coast, California www.albionriverinn.com Yield:  Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 oz. olive oil 4 strips bacon, diced 20 black mussels 20 clams 1 oz. brandy 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. shallots, minced 1 medium tomato, small dice 3 oz. heavy cream 4 large fresh basil leaves, chiffonade (cut into long thin...

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October 24, 2009.   Categories Cakes, Chef Viviane Banquet Farre, Contributing Chefs, Desserts, Fall, Seasonal Vegetables, Vegetarian.

Butternut Squash–Apple Cake with Ginger Streusel Recipe and photo reprinted with permission by Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com This is really a remarkable recipe.  .  . exceptional ingredients and inventive concept.  If you haven’t used turbinado sugar in place of regular brown sugar – please try it.  Most “brown” sugar is really just a form of processed white sugar…...

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October 23, 2009.   Categories Breakfast / Brunch, From www.goodbite.com.

My Video is Up! . . . Please Vote, Vote and Vote Again! www.youtube.com/quakertalk The wonderful recipe and collaborative blogging website www.goodbite.com has teamed up with Quaker Oats to create a fun and inventive new contest that will not only show you creative ways to spice up your oatmeal – but also donate a whopping $10,000 to a wonderful charity.  Twelve of the nation’s top bloggers have been selected to share...

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