tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post8973582912025557908..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: Woman and her BFF'sJeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-33806133589862454812010-07-11T05:42:29.945-04:002010-07-11T05:42:29.945-04:00Hi - me again! Just to say I have left you a littl...Hi - me again! Just to say I have left you a little mention on my blog for when you get a mo. Lou xLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457538074763854583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-67354679499891990352010-07-10T11:58:03.545-04:002010-07-10T11:58:03.545-04:00We had Edward and Apple's wonderful dog sitter...We had Edward and Apple's wonderful dog sitter over for dinner this week. It was so dreadfully hot that, although I had planned a serious meal, I simply couldn't bring myself to stand over the stove for any length of time. So I marinated some salmon, baked it for about 20 minutes, and plopped it atop a spinach and field green salad tossed in fresh vinaigrette and dotted it with goat cheese and fresh, fat raspberries. Dessert was chunks of cold watermelon. And a cold Riesling wine. We were all happy!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-6238602359680738202010-07-10T10:26:35.403-04:002010-07-10T10:26:35.403-04:00Dear Jeanne, I know that I am on your other blog, ...Dear Jeanne, I know that I am on your other blog, too - but I just couldn't resist! So I'll follow happily both (and I read them!). Thanks BrittaBrittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688373434576442657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-61844894086103518222010-07-10T09:04:37.979-04:002010-07-10T09:04:37.979-04:00Webb--Yum! now, when you say tiny touch of jalapen...Webb--Yum! now, when you say tiny touch of jalapeno, are we talking 1/4 tsp? I am a bit heavy handed with these things..This all sounds delicious!<br /><br />Rachelle-- I have a soul mate..I am on burger burnout at the moment. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be sitting in a little italian cafe eating that Caprese salad!<br /><br />Casia Bella-- You are a sweetheart..I imagine this will taste great cold too. I love leftovers!<br /><br />Mise--sounds perfect for a hot day! <br /><br />Meredith--Oh dear, Nigella has a summer cookbook....and I do not have it?? I will always associate Nigella with Meredy, Susie and Sarah...it is a wonderful thought each time I open her cookbook. Make that plural, I am going too add this one to my list as well.<br /><br />Angie--Yes, agree, salads and more salads and wonderful fresh fruit and I have to say I have a weakness for room temperature blue cheese..crumbled over anything!<br /><br />Sarah-- Never to late for a recipe! This is the second time yogurt has been mentioned for lamb and I have never heard of it before. You are right, this sounds DELISH!!<br /><br />Ange--Yes! lip is still hanging low, drool is running down my shirt and I actually think I have most of these in my pantry. Just the word carpaccio makes me want to book the next plane to Italy!<br />Big smile--thank you!<br /><br />Off to google Ottolenghis...sounds to good to be true!Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-54508262398275738012010-07-10T03:40:31.323-04:002010-07-10T03:40:31.323-04:00Oh Jeanne, I too am with you on pjs and coffee.
...Oh Jeanne, I too am with you on pjs and coffee.<br /><br /> One of my best Italian friends came over last night and we fixed our salads together with a glass of wine. Carpaccio of round yellow courgettes (raw) and cucumber with slivers of parmesan cheese fresh grated black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. <br />Roasted root vegetables (beetroot, sweet potato, potimarron) thrown together with pine nuts and a drizzle ofolive oil/ balsamic vinegar. <br />She also had some yummy mozzarella from home so we had baby tomato, shredded basil and fresh mozza salad. It was all so yummy we actually forgot about the meat and ended up throwing in some tuna with the carpaccio.<br />I'm with the Ottolenghis comment too - I love their restaurant.Angehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02255310309447767848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-67297998751683350252010-07-10T01:40:11.760-04:002010-07-10T01:40:11.760-04:00Bit too late I feel for a recipe now - sorry Jeann...Bit too late I feel for a recipe now - sorry Jeanne but a good one for a future barbeque... Lamb cutlets or small chops left to marinate in plain greek yoghurt into which you have crushed a clove of garlic and salt and pepper also V. Important - a whole tablespoon of crushed cumin... (leave for as long as poss. - 1 day or half a day ok) When barbeque ready grill to your liking but wipe off ALL the marinade before hand.. Serve with a greek salad and pitta breads also some hummous - DELISH!! Hope you had a happy evening.xSemi Expathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12839322243900070800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-26243110163161725092010-07-10T00:19:23.820-04:002010-07-10T00:19:23.820-04:00I am sure by now, you've had your party, and a...I am sure by now, you've had your party, and all your suggestions sound so delicious! I am barbequed out, too. When it's hot I crave salad, varieties of it, and cheeses and fresh fruit.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-12453742128293422502010-07-09T19:00:38.788-04:002010-07-09T19:00:38.788-04:00Hi there Jeanne! You could try Nigella's choc...Hi there Jeanne! You could try Nigella's chocolate, raspberry pavlova - it's always a winner in our house and super-duper easy - it's in her Forever Summer book. Also, her watermelon salad is gorgeous. As for BBQ - butterflied lamb? Tandoori chicken? I get a bit stuck when it comes to BBQ's I'm afraid. Hope you have a marvellous time with your friends. Meredy xo.count it all joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14708861124077922586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-5326642177177519602010-07-09T18:06:28.013-04:002010-07-09T18:06:28.013-04:00Grilled halloumi with baby spinach leaves and roas...Grilled halloumi with baby spinach leaves and roast pine nuts. I hate BBQ food but I like this a lot.Misehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784548726623938608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-7416271298252874782010-07-09T17:48:40.857-04:002010-07-09T17:48:40.857-04:00I bet I'm waaaay too late with this comment, b...I bet I'm waaaay too late with this comment, but maybe it'll be useful for the future. I'm a total foodie, so these recipes have been tested: chicken breasts (skinless). In the food processor throw a few garlic cloves, two sprigs of fresh rosemary, pepper and oil. Mix until pasty. Pour over chicken. Marinate for two hours at least (overnight is even better). Before throwing on the grill, add salt and lemon juice. Voila. For side dish: Shredded carrots and jicama, mixed with red cabbage cut real thinly, throw in a few pine nuts (topped with your favorite dressing).Enjoy!Silvia Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053712336990830274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-73992244670783313962010-07-09T16:38:40.260-04:002010-07-09T16:38:40.260-04:00I've been feeling the same way lately! I have ...I've been feeling the same way lately! I have no interest in having another burger.<br />We've been doing a lot of grilled sea food, grilled veggies with pasta and grilled pizza's.That Caprese salad looks delicious!Rachelle @ makingitminehttp://www.makingitmine.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-52991017550410680502010-07-09T12:25:44.662-04:002010-07-09T12:25:44.662-04:00How about a blend of chopped watermelon and choppe...How about a blend of chopped watermelon and chopped cantaloupe, with a tiny touch of jalapeno? Then a dressing of oil, rice wine vinegar and basil. The fruit is best if chopped small, but it takes time. Chill and top with feta "crumbs".webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-65508053837829368502010-07-09T12:18:22.437-04:002010-07-09T12:18:22.437-04:00Have one for me Becky! Relax and enjoy :)Have one for me Becky! Relax and enjoy :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-2012560193559985092010-07-09T12:17:00.206-04:002010-07-09T12:17:00.206-04:00Anne Marie..yes, agree, Farmers Market is a great ...Anne Marie..yes, agree, Farmers Market is a great start!<br /><br />Stephanie and Glenda-there is nothing better than fish and mango salsa and now I am thinking about grilled pineapple. I don't think I have ever had that before..how sad is that!!<br /><br />Three people have given the thumbs up on the frilled pizza...maybe I will try this on my own first. Sounds like a Sat. night meal :)<br /><br />How lucky can a girl get??? Look at all this great information !!<br /><br />Hostess--you can never provide to much information in my books...you have put it together perfectly, just as I would expect :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-39639314877299631402010-07-09T12:14:21.787-04:002010-07-09T12:14:21.787-04:00Looks as if your blog friends have come through!!!...Looks as if your blog friends have come through!!!! I'm without recipes and taking the weekend off after hosting a big birthday party last night.<br />Have a great weekend on the Bar-B!!rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-36492474425254286012010-07-09T11:40:41.742-04:002010-07-09T11:40:41.742-04:00Pizza- I put it right on the grill, sometimes add ...Pizza- I put it right on the grill, sometimes add a little cornmeal to the crust for a different texture. All of the ideas sent in sound sooooo yummy! For dessert I have been eating (way too much of) fresh cantalope and vanilla bean ice cream!River-Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00202496463083187271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-2045378402178227712010-07-09T11:31:06.431-04:002010-07-09T11:31:06.431-04:00I would suggest a sockeye salmon filetted and cove...I would suggest a sockeye salmon filetted and covered in soya sauce, brown sugar, and lemon slices...grill on a double layer of foil until just cooked...your husband can keep watch on this...maybe 20 minutes.<br />The salad would be fresh heirloom tomatoes sliced and drizzled with balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, with basil leaves torn and randomly arranged with a light sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese.<br />An artisan baguette...assorted cheeses and olives.<br />Baby new potatoes boiled and topped with butter, salt and pepper and sliced mint leaves (Must be fresh)<br />Dessert would be fresh watermelon and ice cream.<br /><br />OK I 've gone a bit over the top here but you did ask!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-27918741787382353302010-07-09T09:49:21.377-04:002010-07-09T09:49:21.377-04:00We have done the pizzas on the grill ~ once they w...We have done the pizzas on the grill ~ once they were amazing and the second time our grill was too hot and we burnt them. (for company - yikes.)It is fun because everyone chooses their own toppings.<br /><br />We have been grilling often and our two favorites right now are corn on the cob - we husk them and just throw them on the grill.<br /><br />And I slice a fresh pineapple quite thin and throw all those yummy pieces on the grill. First we put them on our burgers and then later use the leftovers for dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.<br /><br />P.S. I love staying in pj's and wish that they made clothes as cute and as comfortable as pj's.<br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-58157479357632536992010-07-09T09:47:32.056-04:002010-07-09T09:47:32.056-04:00I was going to suggest pizza on the grill and plat...I was going to suggest pizza on the grill and plates of various topping so the guests can make their own. Always a hit. Or grilled mahi mahi with pineapple-mango salsa. Or grilled loin of pork with grilled pineapple salad. (I marinate mine in a honey-bourbon mix with some other goodies mixed in.) Don't forget the watermelon salad I posted last week. Good luck! xoxo!Stephanie @ La Dolce Vitahttp://dreamingladolcevita.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-80436461425756007932010-07-09T09:36:11.721-04:002010-07-09T09:36:11.721-04:00my first time here! I don't do much barbecue....my first time here! I don't do much barbecue...and if you are tired of it, all you have to do is think fresh and local.....the farmer's market could guide your decision!!<br /><br />xo+blessings,<br />Anne MarieAnne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570313791042086593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-76970333993440798352010-07-09T09:11:53.865-04:002010-07-09T09:11:53.865-04:00Hooley Dooley Christina! Pizza on the grill... you...Hooley Dooley Christina! Pizza on the grill... you have to see my cooking capabilities first, I think the family would run for cover on this one! Sounds amazing...do you put it on a pizza pan? I am thinking you must. If you do...I might just tackle this one. It must taste wonderful with that smoky flavour. My daughter is our pizza maker and she is living in New Zealand. I am going to send her this one..she will love it too!<br /><br />Thank you!!Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-77095343307660999292010-07-09T08:56:41.285-04:002010-07-09T08:56:41.285-04:00How about a rustic pizza on the grill? 1 cup flou...How about a rustic pizza on the grill? 1 cup flour, 1 tspn baking powder and about a 1/2 cup water will make a small crust, although you could triple the batch. Roll it out thinly (the more rustic the shape, the better) and baste the bottom with olive oil. Top with your favorite cheese, beautiful tomatoes, artichoke hearts, fresh garlic, and basil along with another drizzle of olive oil. Place directly onto the grill heated to medium and shut the lid. Check on it in 5 minutes, look for golden grill marks and a crispness on the bottom of the crust. If it needs a bit more time for the toppings, turn it down to low for another 5 minutes or so. It can be prepared in advance -used as a side dish or the main meal and it will cause ooooohs and aaaaahs. Hope you have a wonderful time!River-Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00202496463083187271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-27666324678098447832010-07-09T08:41:11.905-04:002010-07-09T08:41:11.905-04:00Totally intrigued by Two Maisons suggestions - I a...Totally intrigued by Two Maisons suggestions - I am popping over to check her out.<br />Relieved to hear that the PJ's were substituted rather than simply discarded!<br />Sharonsharon santoni at my french country homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475608374691177747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-71876504691619329762010-07-09T08:16:11.419-04:002010-07-09T08:16:11.419-04:00...And I almost forgot, yet how could I since I......And I almost forgot, yet how could I since I'm newly addicted... David Lebovitz recently had a recipe for mint chocolate"chip" ice cream. Never a flavor I would have ordered from an ice cream shop but this one is made by infusing the milk and cream with loads of fresh mint giving it an ever so lovely light light green color. Then drizzles of your favorite dark chocolate are layered into the frozen custard. It threatens to become a freezer staple... Enjoy your friends~SusanTwoMaisonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494034311239841843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-89859549460711780042010-07-09T08:07:52.386-04:002010-07-09T08:07:52.386-04:00WOW!! Sharon and Susan... I can't tell you how...WOW!! Sharon and Susan... I can't tell you how excited I am getting by your suggestions!!<br /><br /> I am out of my pj's (am dressed, don't worry) ...whipping up homemade vanilla gelato in our handy dandy gelato maker and am inspired by all these ideas...keep them rolling in!!Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.com