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Ethel’s Meyer Lemon Chocolate Tart
My husband doesn’t often indulge in sweets, but he has always had a special fondness for one certain Ethel M chocolate. Lemon Satin Cremes. A rich, dark chocolate on the outside, the filling is an unbelievably yummy lemon creme. The combination of dark chocolate and sweet, zingy lemon is sublime. He used to bring those chocolates home when…
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Baking for Christmas – Mexican Wedding Cookies
I’m not really a baker. Except for the Caramel Cake, which was inspired by the book, The Help. And the Tres Leches cake, because the idea of “three milks” fascinated me. And Mexican Wedding Cookies, which were inspired by a recent trip to a little French bakery in town. Yes, we have a little French…
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Announcing the Proven Winners Garden Gurus!
If you have been following my blog for any period of time, you know that I love to share my passion for gardening. While I’ve never thought of myself as a guru, I do love to write and talk about what we’re growing, and I love to learn from other gardeners just as much. So…
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Pan-Seared Scallops with Meyer Lemon
We seldom find ourselves at home alone, but with our daughter travelling to Cape Canaveral for the launch of NASA’s Curiosity Rover to Mars (lucky girl!), we decided to enjoy a date night. At home. When you live 45 minutes to an hour from the nearest fine dining establishment, date night at home is very…
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A Cowlick Morning Garden Walk
My four-day vacation at home has been productive. The garden is well on its way to settling in for the colder weather, all composted, seeded and mulched. Although there is a lot of work to do, the fall garden might just be my favorite. I love the cool, dry air and the absence of unfriendly garden…
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Autumn Visit to Just Fruits and Exotics
This weekend was a big one for farmers and gardeners in north Florida and South Georgia. The New Leaf Market Farm Tour attracts an ever-growing crowd to its 32 participating farms, backyard gardens and dairies. We often spend the entire weekend touring farms right near our home in Monticello. But this year, we were a little…
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New Leaf Farm Tour
Don’t forget, this weekend is the… 4th Annual Farm Tour North Florida & South Georgia October 15 & 16, 2011 This once-a-year event, offers thirty-two farms opening their doors and inviting you to come see local farms in action. Each farm is offering something special for little, or no charge. Families can enjoy tours that…