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Labor Day Holiday Treat

Labor Day Holiday Treat

Morning Golf is the holiday treat for today. To beat the heat – a quick nine holes was in order. This is followed by Huevos Rancheros at the Kennedy golf course club house. The Pico de Gallo is freshly made with just enough jalapeno for […]

Palisade Peach Pancakes

Palisade Peach Pancakes

Friday we had breakfast for dinner. Pancakes are easy and quick to make. Prep time was about 5 minutes and they looked so good – so did not even make it to the plate.

After blanching and pealing the peaches – it seemed to make a lot of sense.

Peach Pancakes

break fast for dinner is a win!
Prep Time 5 mins
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • WHISK
  • bowl to mix
  • non stick pan
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

wet

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk

flavor

  • 1 pealed peach sliced thin

Instructions
 

  • add the wet ingredients
  • add the dry ingredients. don't over mix.
  • add pancake batter to the hot pan. once the pancakes stop bubbling add sliced peach. about 1 minute.
  • turn the pancake over with a spatula and cook the other side until golden brown.
  • keep the pancakes warm
Keyword breakfast
54th annual Palisades  Peach Festival 2022

54th annual Palisades Peach Festival 2022

The Colorado peach festival in Palisade Colorado is simply charming, filled from Main Street to Peach Blvd with what romantics might call “small town magic”. From August 11-13th, small businesses throughout Palisade welcome in tourists and friends, excited to celebrate the golden yellow and orange […]

Corn from the Western Slope of Colorado

Corn from the Western Slope of Colorado

Maize is the article from Bill St. John in Life & Culture today 2022-08-10. Interestingly we were just at the western slope for Peaches. it is hot and hot means peak corn on the cob season. Points from Bill St John include :Cob of corn […]

Note from the Garden ~ Japanese Cucumber Salad

Note from the Garden ~ Japanese Cucumber Salad

From the Gardens Archive.

Japanese Cucumber Salad

Sous Chef Gysela
Course Salad
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Japanese Cucumber sliced
  • chive chopped
  • toasted sesame seed
  • curly endive
  • 2 ounces yogurt dill dressing

yogurt dill dressing

  • 2 32oz plain low fat yogurt
  • 1 ounce toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 bunch chive chopped
  • 4 Tpsp rice vinegar
  • 6 pcs lemon squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp dill chopped
  • 1 cup Mayo
  • splash tabasco
  • splash WorchesterShire Sauce
  • slat and pepper

Instructions
 

  • marinate the cucumbers in the dressing – prior to placing on the plate.
Keyword vegetarian

NOTES FROM THE GARDEN ~ Apple Star with Corn Salad

NOTES FROM THE GARDEN ~ Apple Star with Corn Salad

Intrigue has me share this recipe from the gardens archive. The diverse European influence into recipes and local produce. Apple and Corn Salad. Hmm. It is corn season in Colorado…. and I am intrigued.

Taking Tea

Taking Tea

Speaking to my friends about Briderton and taking tea, i thought i should write about basics for a good cuppa. there are many ways – right or wrong.. Earl Gray, typhoon, English Breakfast (Oh My). MILK, SUGAR, ICED! (LETS TRY).

Note from the Garden ~ Sun-Ripened Tomato Salad

Note from the Garden ~ Sun-Ripened Tomato Salad

The Garden Pavilion. a look beyond the Avenue of the Stars of Century City past the stars of Hollywood to the stars of the kitchen. From the Garden Pavilion Archive and a recipe from Mama.

Sun-Ripened Tomatoes

tomato is known as a fruit
Prep Time20 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegetarian

Materials

  • 1 whole tomato 6×7
  • 5-6 rings onion
  • 2 oz vinaigrette
  • celery leaves
  • curly endive

Instructions

  • Preparation
  • Wash and slice tomato into 6 slices
  • marinate in vinaigrette
  • arrange tomato on plate. Decorate with onion Rings, celery leaf and curly endive

Notes

It is tomato season here in Colorado. This works as an appetizer that you can have – no matter how hot it is outside.
Tomato Salad

Tomato Salad

Glorious way to celebrate the Season from Saveur. It is still hot today. Tomatoes are abundant. Nothing like plucking a tomato from the vine and eating while warm and dusty. Yumm. This summer salad showcases sweet peak-season tomatoes, which play well with mint and olive […]