Patrician Palette
60 posts
It’s all in the Grind
I’m talking about the secrets to grilling the perfect hamburger, of course. There are many steps in the…
August 30, 2011
Cured: Where happy cheese lives
The store windows were taped with paper to keep out the lookie-loos. Mark and I had an appointment…
August 23, 2011
Blackberry Liqueur: Mix it up
As a former pastry chef, I always have liqueurs on hand. When people see my shelves of bottles…
August 17, 2011
Strawberry Fields Forever
One of my favorite memories is walking the streets of Paris for the first time. (Four days of…
August 9, 2011
Artists in the Kitchen (video)
Chefs are artists who wield knives of all sizes to transform flesh and vegetable into plated sculpture. I…
August 3, 2011
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Speaking of Fairly Tasty…
Speaking of pie, I thought I’d make one for us. I felt guilty for not including a recipe…
July 27, 2011
Fairly Tasty Stuff
A good old-fashioned county fair smells like funnel cakes and candy apples mixed with hay, manure, and sweaty…
July 26, 2011
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Snowmass Culinary & Arts Fest 7/21-7/23
The Snowmass Culinary & Arts Festival is this weekend. If you love to watch celebrity chefs show off…
July 19, 2011
Drink in a Colorado Sunset
WATCH THE VIDEO ON THE BIG SCREEN AT YOUTUBE or…. Colorado sunsets are a gorgeous phenomenon. And…
July 12, 2011
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Farmer’s Market Inspires Lavender Ice Cream
Two weekends ago I spent the morning at the Cherry Creek Farmer’s Market. It was my first visit…
July 6, 2011
Serving Up Patriotism, Part 2
Baked Alaska – what a delicious invention — moist cake soaking up cold ice cream that is slathered…
June 27, 2011
Serving up Patriotism, Part 1
The 4th of July is just around the corner. Every party will have a table full of red,…
June 21, 2011