October 2014 - Susan Herrmann Loomis

Tasting the Pesto Base...Miam!

Pesto for Winter

Post Author:Susan
Post published:October 24, 2014
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I just harvested my mini crop of basil from the front garden. Until now we have had unseasonable warm temperatures so I left it in the ground,wanting the leaves to eke out…

For a perfect cheese tray, go raw milk and as local as possible. Go creamy to harder, and end with gentle, salty softness, like a Roquefort. Four or five cheeses is plenty - more becomes confusing.

Cutting into Cheese

Post Author:Susan
Post published:October 22, 2014
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I see it all the time. The cheese tray arrives and everyone around the table is in awe. The awe stems from the shape and variety of the cheeses, their aromas…

The almonds

Almond Heaven

Post Author:Susan
Post published:October 7, 2014
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My friend and colleague David Lebovitz has given me many things over the years, most of them issued from his magic oven or stove. This recipe for almonds, which I have…

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