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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. […]

GARDEN PAVILION NOTE BOOK – Salmon and Radish Butter

GARDEN PAVILION NOTE BOOK – Salmon and Radish Butter

A recipe from the garden. I like the idea of radish butter. if i can i will substitute radish sprouts for red radish. The Burre Blanch remains the same.

Travel Eats .. Breakfast at the Black Bear Diner

Travel Eats .. Breakfast at the Black Bear Diner

The saying is attributed to baseball pitcher Preacher Roe, After being taken out of a game in the second inning, Roe commented that, “Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you.”

Traveling – there are good days and bad. Sometimes, on a good day you eat at the BlackBearDiner. The Black Bear dinner is a delight. The food is good and consistent across they times that I have visited. Consistency in dining is assurance as you work your way around the menu – or return to the same dish – that it will be as perfect as the last time savored. Reliability in cooking is to know exactly what to expect. Consistency in the café transforms the second time visit into a lasting relationship. As a traveler – it is not just the food but the experience.

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 […]

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 tartness and is a great way to burst Rhubarb’s unique flavor to a variety of dishes.

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 […]