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Pizza with Nectarines, Brie and Creme Fraiche

September 28, 2012 9:06 am Published by Dina 4 Comments

If you follow this blog you probably know that I make a lot of pizzas. I do have some favourites... View Article

September 27, 2012 9:24 pm Published by Dina 2 Comments

Did you know I take “requests”? Joanne was browsing throguh the Avocado Fritters recipe and asked for my recipe for... View Article

September 27, 2012 9:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

A fruit compote, or fruit “soup” is more common in the mediterranean than here in North America. What is it?... View Article

September 25, 2012 8:00 am Published by Dina 12 Comments

Pizza is one of the signature dishes in my kitchen. I love to make it, eat it and serve it.... View Article

September 24, 2012 9:00 am Published by Dina 3 Comments

Fried green tomatoes are traditional in southern cooking. They got their moment in the spotlight when a movie by that... View Article

September 22, 2012 12:22 pm Published by Dina 6 Comments

Spun sugar looks so impressive and is really quite simple to make. Granted, it’s a bit messy but I have... View Article

September 22, 2012 9:45 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I love baking cakes but find that I don’t do it very often, saving it for when we have company.... View Article

September 20, 2012 8:00 am Published by Dina Comments Off

I am not entertaining too much lately but still, have been in the mood for making all kinds of little... View Article

September 19, 2012 8:00 am Published by Dina 2 Comments

Mediterranean cuisine has a dish called Mujadarah where lentils and rice are cooked together and then topped with slow cooked... View Article

September 18, 2012 7:00 am Published by Dina 12 Comments

On a recent trip to the Mayan Riviera I had a fried avocado salad at one of the large hotels... View Article

September 17, 2012 12:41 am Published by Dina 8 Comments

In spite of being a summer person, I do like the change of seasons. Right now, as summer turns into... View Article

September 15, 2012 9:00 am Published by Dina 3 Comments

Appetizers (Hors d’Oeuvre in French, Antipasto in Italian) are some of the most fun things to make in the kitchen.This... View Article