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Notes from the Garden – Lists

Notes from the Garden – Lists

lists are invaluable tools for for efficient preparation. Starting out with Key items and breaking them down for clarity. This list is ingredients of productivity and preparation for service Fish Baked Bass with Cucumber and Cashew Sauce Baked Fish garden Style Orange Butter Sauce Asparagus […]

Shells & Sauce

Shells & Sauce

Shells and Sauce is a great find. It is an Italian Bistro around the nestled the neighborhood around the corner from the Denver Botanical Garden – in the heart of Congress Park. We had stopped in after the lights at the Botanical Garden. The Neighborhood […]

Corn Bread

Corn Bread

Quick Corn Bread is a side accompaniment for Hoppin John on new years day.

Corn Bread

Corn Bread as a side for Hoppin' Johns
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course baking
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 Cup Enriched Corn Meal
  • 1 1/4 Cups All purpose Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar
  • 2 Tea Baking powder
  • 1/2 Tea Salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup vegetable Oil

Instructions
 

  • preheat the oven to 400F
  • Blend the dry into the mixing bowl
  • add the liquid and stir until the dry ingredients are wet.
  • pour into a greased pan and bake for 20 minutes. (until done)
  • serve warm
Keyword One Pot Dish
I got Burgers on My Mind

I got Burgers on My Mind

Inspired by YNW Mellow – I got burgers on my mind. I aint get to eat no food, I aint gettin lucky on the menu…and now at My Brother’s Bar, I am in for one more. Sitting at table 8 and having a double ralphie […]

Santiago 12 days

Santiago 12 days

Santiago’s is my go to breakfast restaurant. At the store on SantaFe Drive – Keeping the order with in the menu half and half w Scrambled eggs, fried potatoes & daily choice breakfast meat (keep it in the rails of the menu with no changes) […]

A day of Get

A day of Get

The few days prior to the holiday we are still in the day of get. We ventured out early for swim practice and now in Castle Rock. The outlet stores are busy, however we have had delightful customer service. Needs are anticipated, smiles appear genuine, assistance is effortless and light hearted conversation continue. The day of get dance continues.

Eats in Castle Rock lead us to In-N-Out. The fond familiarity of dining with Aunty and the California Cousins brings us in the door. In-N-Out is California Aunty’s quick comfort go to. We don’t dine around the menu. We go straight in for double doubles protein style and animal fries.

The IN-N-Out food is done well and we the day of get continued with delightful customer service.

Returning to the Cricket

Returning to the Cricket

During the holiday week we visited the Cheery Creek Holiday Market in the Fillmore Plaza. the festive holiday craft markets turned out to be an impromptu gathering place of friends – and spotting of a senator shopping. the vendor list is diverse from Uncle Tim’s […]

Heading back to Eddies

Heading back to Eddies

Heading back to consistent neighborhood restaurants provides a sense of familiarity. the local dishes and friendly faces create this reliable dining experience. Consistency at D’ Corazon is such a place. the warm reception of being recognized and being seated at table 6 lends a view […]

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 the simple dish in November becomes the dish of tradition and togetherness in the village of Radish Haven.

Grilled SwordFish with Sauteed Radishes, Ginger & Enoki Mushroom2

Traditional dish from Radish Haven
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 7 ounce Swordfish
  • 1 dash Tamari Sauce
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger chopped
  • 1 tbsp Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Margarine
  • 3 Tbsp Radish Sliced
  • 1 pk Enoki Mushroom
  • 1 tsp Fresh Herbs mix of Lemon Zest, Dill Tarragon, and fennel
  • 1/2 cup fish stock
  • 1 pk Radish Sprouts

Instructions
 

  • season the swordfish with a few sprinkles of Tamari Sauce, Fresh Ginger and Olive Oil. Mark Both sides on the grill
  • in a small sauce pan, melt the margarine and sautee the sliced radishes, add Enoki, Mix herbs and fish stock. add Radish sprouts and top with Grilled Swordfish.
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.