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GARDEN PAVILION NOTE BOOK – Radish Haven

GARDEN PAVILION NOTE BOOK – Radish Haven

The Garden story goes, every Autumn is a time of inspiration in the village of Radish Haven. Marinated swordfish with blend of aromatic herbs and spices enhancing its natural flavors. Radishes add a delightful crunch and a hint of tanginess to the dish. It is […]

Garden Pavilion Note Book – Yogurt Drink

Garden Pavilion Note Book – Yogurt Drink

Enjoying a yogurt drink in the garden on a cold Halloween Day is a refreshing experience, allowing you to experience the contrast between the chilly weather and the comforting warmth of the drink.

GARDEN PAVILION NOTE BOOK – Rabbit with Peaches in Redwine Sauce

GARDEN PAVILION NOTE BOOK – Rabbit with Peaches in Redwine Sauce

On a snowy day Braised Entrees are the perfect go to. Options warm you up. The Slow Cooking Method makes the meats tender and flavorful, creating a hearty and satisfying meal for a cold October. Reaching back into the Garden Pavilion note book is this gem.

Braised Rabbit with Peaches in Red Wine Sauce

Garden Pavillion
Slow cooking on a Snowy October
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 12 large Rabbit Leggs
  • 10 Tbsp Red Wine
  • 1/2 quart Beef Stock

for braising stock

  • 1 carrot
  • 1 Onion
  • 3 Stalks Celery
  • 1 Leek
  • 2 Tbsp fresh herbs
  • 1 head Garlic
  • 4 Tomatoes
  • 1 pound quartered mushrooms
  • 6 peaches cut in wedge

Vegetable Garnish

  • Cauliflower Florets
  • Broccoli
  • 1/4 russet Potatoes
  • Pea Pods

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the Legs. Remove from the pot.
  • Add Mirepoix, herbs and tomatoes. Sauté until caramel colored. Add Wine and Stock
  • Places the Legs back in the stock and braise until tender.
  • Remove the legs. Strain the sauce. Reduce until consistency is reached.
  • Heat to Order with Mushrooms and Peaches.
Keyword One Pot Dish
Travel

Travel

Travel – Post Covid is streamlined and has become more secure. Enhanced health measures are in place. Many no contact check-ins are common. On my last travel to Elkhart, the travelers are conscious of Covid and the post Covid changes. This is the new Norm. […]

Travel Eats … Micelis Restaurant

Travel Eats … Micelis Restaurant

As we entered into Micelis, A California local pulled forward and stated from his convertible – “That is Frank’s Restaurant. you wont get better that that”! A restaurant that provided comfort and a local endorsement was what was needed. The warm welcome was continued by […]

Travel Eats .. Ye Old Kings Head

Travel Eats .. Ye Old Kings Head

In the world of travel, culinary can be daunting and restaurants unfamiliar. A restaurant that provides comfort to traveling expatriates serves a unique role. A solace on flavors of home and camaraderie of fellow travelers.

Ye Old Kings Head is an establishment that provides a sense comfort as Expatriots travel. It is a true gem in Santa Monica California in California’s Culinary landscape. It transcends being merely a dining establishment: it becomes home where tastes are familiar.

  • Familiar Flavors – reminiscent of family dinners across the pond.
  • Hospitality – more that the staff of hostess and servers. they are still welcoming ambassadors of hospitability – even after a long shutdown of due to COVID
  • Cultural Ambiance is reflects to the culture and celebrates it identity. A community among travelers.
  • A Meeting place. It is a meeting place for the Aunties to come and have a spot of tea.
  • Consistency and Trust. relying on the truth of the ingredients and authentic that does not change. whether the first time or same time next year – the experience is will be the same.
Summer Time is Rhubarb Time

Summer Time is Rhubarb Time

At the farmers market i picked up my first Rhubarb of the season. Rhubarb has a narrow growing window and i am delighted as Rhubarb shows its first harvest. Rhubarb is simply stated – tart. So the combination of simple sugar and strawberries mellows the […]

Mozz. Resonance and Harmony

Mozz. Resonance and Harmony

A single pure note in music can hold great significance and is a fascinating concept. While it seems simplistic, a single pure note can evoke various emotions and serve a foundation for music exploration. A single pure note resonates and invokes harmony. There is celebration […]

Farmers Markets are open … while traveling stop in for seasonal and fresh produce.

Farmers Markets are open … while traveling stop in for seasonal and fresh produce.

End Of Season for the Indiana Strawberries

Restaurant guide. Simple meals worth the travel …

Restaurant guide. Simple meals worth the travel …

I picked up the Bon Appetit Restaurant Guide while traveling to Indiana. Dawn, editor in chief of the magazine, wrote a few words that resonated with me. “For much of the last year and a half, however, it simply wasn’t possible to travel to the […]