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Strawberry Banana Dessert Crepes

So, What to do with the leftover crepes from tonight's dinner? Well, lemme see. We have some strawberries, bananas, and Cool Whip. The makings of a nice dessert crepe, I'd say. Put some of the strawberries in the blender and…

Chicken & Mushroom Crepes with a Sherry Cream Sauce

April 15, 2007
Chicken, French Cuisine
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Ladies and Gentlemen, we have a winner! Not satisfied with the results of The Great Crepe Experiment, I worked on it a little more. Those that know me understand my drive to focus on a problem until I get it…

I’m Giving Up On This Recipe

April 7, 2007
Breaducation
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I've lost track of the number of times I've made this pullman loaf and tried to get the crust more to my liking. The recipe is from Charles Van Over's The Best Bread Ever. The crust is just too thick…

The Great Crepe Experiment

April 6, 2007
French Cuisine
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I wrote earlier that La Madeleine here in Phoenix has lost their lease. I was really fond of the place. It was just about the only unpretentious French restaurant I know here in Phoenix. And though I was very fond…

Salad of Frisee and Poached Egg

April 6, 2007
Salads
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I made this in a French cooking class a while back. I wanted something a little bit French to go with The Great Crepe Experiment. Salad of Frisee with Poached Egg, Lardons, and Sherry Vinagrette 2 bunches frisee 4 eggs…

My Friend Shelly

April 6, 2007
Weblogs
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My long-time good friend, Michelle Conlon has finally started a blog. Michell and I have known each other for almost ten years and I was really excited to learn that she is finally blogging: http://Gardenerslog.blogspot.com

West of Western 2006

March 27, 2007
Chatter
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Phoenix Arizona is a desert, but fortunately not a culinary one. There is no shortage of good restaurants in the Phoenix area – certainly enough to bring four dozen great chefs together on a beautify sunny Saturday afternoon and show…

Chicken Paprykarz

March 24, 2007
Chicken
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There is a wonderful little Polish restaurant in downtown Glendale, AZ named Touch of European. Everything that Chef Waldemar Okula and his wife Margaret serve there is out of this world. Waldemar and Margaret also have taught several classes at…

Pain a l’Ancienne Part III

March 18, 2007
Baking, Breaducation
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I think my third try at Pain a l'Ancienne turned out pretty well. I did three things different this time: Slightly less hydration. I used slightly less water that it initially looked liked it needed. At the end of the…

Charisma Clinic

March 17, 2007
Weblogs
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I'm trying to help a friend and get the word out: Hilari Weinstein is the best business presentation coach I know. She has certainly done wonders for me. Hilari has started a series of workshops called The Charisma Clinic. Unfortunately…