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Roasted Plum Cakes

Posted on September 21, 2016 by

    These moist little cakes are so delicious, and the essence of summer.  Just add a shady back porch and a cold ice tea. 12 cakes ½ cup granulated sugar Zest of one orange ½ cup unsalted butter, room … Continue reading →

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Five Hour Duck and Potatoes with Five Spice Plum Sauce

Posted on July 24, 2014 by

I am not really asking you to cook something which requires five hours of your day – summer is not about dedicating all your free time to making dinner. As my ducks were roasting, I was mowing, running errands in town … Continue reading →

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A Pair of St. Germain Cocktails

Posted on August 18, 2012 by

 Our view from the deck Ahh, a week at the beach… the to-do list is short:  Tennis, lounging in the sand, swimming and pondering what to eat and what to drink.  With the summer produce at its peak, every drink starts at … Continue reading →

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