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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 […]

Easy Dinner

Easy Dinner

Thought for today is inspired by the New York Times Recipe ‘ Easy Dinner’. October 19 2022 DenverPost Life&Culture continued with chicken being the star of easy dinner. What is meant is easy dinner at home and not easy – out. Good and healthy Quick […]

Garden Pavilion Note Book  ‘Yogurt and Fresh Fruit Terrine’

Garden Pavilion Note Book ‘Yogurt and Fresh Fruit Terrine’

ter·rine noun a meat, fish, or vegetable mixture that has been cooked or otherwise prepared in advance and allowed to cool or set in its container, typically served in slices. Hmm… Goggle did not help much. A terrine is a meat thing served cold. In […]

Garden Pavilion Note Book. Shrimp and WaterCress Cone ‘Appetizer’

Garden Pavilion Note Book. Shrimp and WaterCress Cone ‘Appetizer’

From Garden Pavilion Note book is retro. Shrimp and WaterCress Cones with Seaweed. the picture is from the prep notebook. really retro. But what was trendy – comes around again. I read in the DenverPost 10-19-22 Life & Style – Vegan and Vegetarian Sushi rolls […]

Apples

Apples

DenverPost’s 2022-10-25 Life and Culture has apples as savory accompaniment to Roasts. Specific to Pork roast. What is your thought on fruit with Roasted meats? Hmm. For myself – the twist here – is to keep the apples roasted on the savory path, Not sweet. […]

Garden Pavilion Note Book. ‘Mignonette Sauce’

Garden Pavilion Note Book. ‘Mignonette Sauce’

from the Garden Pavilion note book, Mignonette is sauce served cold. It reads more as a red wine vinegar dressing than a real sauce. A sauce consistency one should be able to “coat the back of a wooden spoon and run your finger along it.” […]

Garden Pavilion Note Book. ‘Tartar Sauce’

Garden Pavilion Note Book. ‘Tartar Sauce’

Mama makes a very good tartar sauce from Scratch. It is a favorite of Grand dad Eric. Just ask him. he will tell you so …