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Mint Syrup and a Mojito

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

The photo doesn’t do it justice. This is hands-down the most refreshing summer drink ever. California lemons … mint plucked fresh from the garden … lotsa ice … and this mint syrup from the River Cottage Preserves Handbook. I made … Continue reading →

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Apricot Butter

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

The winter apricot tree is bare and there isn’t much to do, other than pruning. We watch and wait, and in the spring its smooth, mahogany colored branches begin to bud. A few leaves poke out, then the blossoms burst … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Jam

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

Spring is here at last — the weather has been odd by Southern California standards, rather cool and wet — but that hasn’t stopped strawberries from ripening. They’re lush and floral, fruity and sweet, and one of the most beautiful … Continue reading →

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Eternity

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

A garden brings the promise of life to come: this pomegranate tree whispers fall secrets in your ear, calling you forward in time. So does this fig: See? Can’t you imagine yourself eating this sometime in July? And how about … Continue reading →

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The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills

Posted on May 3, 2011 by

The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills is a world-class gourmet food store; we’re really, REALLY proud to have our products in their shop.  Norbert and Tony possess two of the most refined palates in town; they’re super-knowledgeable about cheese and … Continue reading →

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Carrot Cake

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Friends and family celebrated with us Easter Sunday; nine gullible children searched for eggs in the back yard, their faces glowing with excitement and anticipation. One “golden egg” contained a $20 bill — the older kids aggressively searched for and … Continue reading →

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ArtisanalLA

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

Wow!! ArtisanalLA’s Spring Show is fabulous!! We’re at Santa Monica Place, 3rd & Broadway, with about 80 other vendors of local, quality products and services. Butchers, bakers and jam-makers — and so much more. The party started last night with … Continue reading →

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Cherries in Mulled Wine

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

This weekend we’re participating in ArtisanalLA’s Spring Show at Santa Monica Place, corner of Colorado and 4th in Santa Monica. It’s a huge space and promises to be full of vendors, artisans, hands-on workshops, demos, cafes and more. One of … Continue reading →

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Pecan Cookies and a Flower

Posted on April 11, 2011 by

This weekend we had dinner with our neighbors Brian and Susan and their two lovely girls. Pizza Master Brian concocted some fresh dough and we all built our own pies, choosing from a huge variety of toppings: shrimp, chicken and … Continue reading →

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ArtisanalLA Spring Show

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Cottage Industry will be a vendor at ArtisanalLA’s Spring Show to be held April 16-17 at Santa Monica Place, the newly re-imagined shopping and dining extravaganza that flows into the south side of the Third Street Promenade. The event will … Continue reading →

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