Tag Archives: aperitif

Away for a week, and the asparagus are gone..but fava beans are here and I have a great recipe for you!

By candia | Published: June 15, 2010

I can’t believe I was away from the market for only one week and the rhubarb and the asparagus have gone..but my favas are here… I did have a preview of the favas before going to France, but now they are firmly in the market. I bought some at Union  Square on Saturday and must [...]

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Why can’t American’s have wonderful frozen food?

By candia | Published: January 7, 2010

Back to my weekend in Paris in December, seems like ages ago at this point, but I am inspired by the fact that I spoke to several people this past weekend who went to New Year’s parties and they all told me the food was not exciting. Especially the hors d’oeuvres or tapas depending on [...]

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Champagne is for everyday!

By candia | Published: January 1, 2010

I believe that champagne is the only thing that should be served as an aperitif in one’s home…well maybe not the only thing, but one of a few. I am having a small group tonight and I know my guests will love the champagne I am going to serve. No, it isn’t a big name, [...]

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