Add a splash of the Islands with this trio. Rum PunchRum Punch 2 (46 oz) cans pineapple juice 3 cups mango or orange juice 1 cup grenadine 1 (750 ml) bottle Captain Morgan spiced rum 3 cans sprite Combine ingredients, serve over ice and garnish with lime slices Blackened Fish TacosThis is one of the best recipes I've found for these delicious treats. BLACKENED FISH TACOS WITH AVOCADO-CILANTRO SAUCE INGREDIENTS For the Blackened Fish:
DIRECTIONS
Original recipe from Morgan at Host The Toast http://hostthetoast.com/blackened-fish-tacos-avocado-cilantro-sauce/ Pina Colada BarsIngredients
CRUST
Instructions Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8″ x 8″ or 9″ x 9″ baking pan with foil. Leave an overhang on the sides and spray with nonstick spray. Make the crust:
Make the filling: With a hand mixer:
Original recipe by Lynn April at http://freshaprilflours.com/2014/08/13/pina-colada-bars/ "He didn't realize that love as powerful as your Mother's for you, leaves its own mark." J. K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone These are busy weeks indeed in our neck of the woods, Flower Market, Wilmington Garden Day, Winterthur Point to Point, Kentucky Derby Parties, Coverdale Farms Native Plant Sales to name a few. But in the midst of all the hoopla, don't forget the biggie, Mothers Day is on Sunday. Sorry, but I had to share this little song. |
Some classic Virg-isms "What your best friends won't tell you, I will, because I'm your mother." Followed by some hard truths and good advice. "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." "Our strengths are our weakness, when carried to excess." "It's a short road that has no bends." "I never saw a shroud with pockets in it." "Are there no standards?" |
They say we all eventually turn into our mothers, I haven't yet, but I'm trying.
Happy Mothers Day!
Happy Mothers Day!
I just had to share some photos from this years Virginia Garden Week. Beautiful gardens, lovely homes and amazing floral arrangements.
Along with the beautiful homes, stunning gardens and breathtaking floral arrangements, we enjoyed some very fine dining throughout Virginia.
Le Refuge in Old Town Alexandria
Le Refuge in Old Town Alexandria
You've probably picked up by now that I have a penchant for classic French cuisine. If you're in the same camp, you'll want to put this eatery on your to-do list. A go-to for Francophiles for over 30 years, you won't be disappointed.
What We Ate....
Mousse de foie de canarde au cognac
Salade Vert
Eminces du beouf au Bearnaise
Coq au vin
It was so good we just sat there grinning.
Moving on around the state we found ourselves in Onancock, Virginia on the Eastern Shore.
The Charlotte Hotel, Onancock, Virginia
What We Ate....
Mousse de foie de canarde au cognac
Salade Vert
Eminces du beouf au Bearnaise
Coq au vin
It was so good we just sat there grinning.
Moving on around the state we found ourselves in Onancock, Virginia on the Eastern Shore.
The Charlotte Hotel, Onancock, Virginia
Onancock is a charming village on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay and the Charlotte Hotel's reputation as a boutique hostelry is well known. Their 33 seat restaurant has a well deserved three diamond AAA rating. Imaginative American cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients makes meals from this scratch kitchen a real treat.
What We Ate ...
Fried Chincoteaque Oysters
Chicken Oscar
(Planko coated chicken breast topped by sautéed crab meat, asparagus & Bearnaise sauce)
Another sigh worthy meal.
So, in case anyone wants to replicate some of these for Mom's big day, here are the recipes.
What We Ate ...
Fried Chincoteaque Oysters
Chicken Oscar
(Planko coated chicken breast topped by sautéed crab meat, asparagus & Bearnaise sauce)
Another sigh worthy meal.
So, in case anyone wants to replicate some of these for Mom's big day, here are the recipes.
Chicken Oscar
Pound boned chicken breast into thin cutlets, dredge in planko or flour. Saute in butter and olive oil. Top with warmed crab meat and finish with Bearnaise sauce.
Finish off your feast for mom with this ridiculously simple and impressive dessert. Brownie mix, Dove chocolate pieces - one minute in the microwave and rave reviews.
Pound boned chicken breast into thin cutlets, dredge in planko or flour. Saute in butter and olive oil. Top with warmed crab meat and finish with Bearnaise sauce.
Finish off your feast for mom with this ridiculously simple and impressive dessert. Brownie mix, Dove chocolate pieces - one minute in the microwave and rave reviews.
Easy Bearnaise
3 egg yolks - room temperature
1 stick of butter - cut into pieces
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped tarragon - preferably fresh
In a heavy sauce pan, (I use my Le Creuset) combine the room temperature egg yolks with the pieces of cold butter. Place on low heat and still constantly. The butter will melt and then begin to cook the eggs. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat. Still n the tarragon vinegar and chopped tarragon.
Serve warm.
1 stick of butter - cut into pieces
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
2 teaspoons chopped tarragon - preferably fresh
In a heavy sauce pan, (I use my Le Creuset) combine the room temperature egg yolks with the pieces of cold butter. Place on low heat and still constantly. The butter will melt and then begin to cook the eggs. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens. Remove from the heat. Still n the tarragon vinegar and chopped tarragon.
Serve warm.
Karen Helme
Karen is an interior designer and the owner of FOUND.
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