A Bushel & A Peck…(Green Garlic Champagne Vinaigrette)

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Kristin

I’ve been waiting (and waiting) for my name to inch to the top of the list at Tecolote Farm.  I’m finally in!  An official basketeer.  Tecolote Farm is our local CSA and today the first basket of the season arrived at our doorstep.  I can hardly contain myself. Seriously, I’ve been singing A Bushel & [...]

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One Fish, Two Fish, Redfish, Bluefish

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Kristin

Husband took brother to the coast to celebrate his 9th birthday.  They returned home tired, smelly and chock-full of inside jokes and tales of ‘the one that got away’.  My heart swells with joy of the memories that Brother will have of these fishing trips with his father.  Even though these get-aways produce a heapin’ [...]

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Salmon Crisps

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Kristin

Rather spontaneously we had some friends over for appetizers last night.   My good friend Claire celebrated her 40th on Saturday night and since her family was still in town the party continued with a quick fete at The Schell Cafe.  I wish I could take credit for these yummy Salmon Crisps. Cissi’s Wine Bar [...]

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Change is afoot! (Food Allergy Testing…)

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Kristin

I’m not someone who freaks out at the notion of change.  After a little grumbling I usually arrive at wherever the unexpected diversion takes me with a annoying genuine enthusiasm.  We’ve had some changes around The Schell Cafe.  Nothing of any significance, really.  Just enough to shake up the routine I was happily clipping along in. First, [...]

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