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Dinner party with Julia


Last night there was a cooking class at the world famous Epicurean school of culinary arts here in Los Angeles, Dinner party with Julia....
It sounded interesting since they were featuring French cooking from Julia Child and we were able to dine on all the dishes that were prepared .....
The class consisted of eight students paired into four groups all making one of the dishes for the dinner party. Our dish was Boeuf Bourgignonne (beef in red burgundy), and Pear Tarte Tatin. The other dishes on the menu were Quiche Lorraine, Chicken Fricassee,Haricot Vert Saute A La Paysanne,Leek and Mushroom Duxelles Gratin,and Lavender Ice Cream.......
It was a wonderful evening, all the dishes were perfection, people interesting, and learning is always fun...
I am posting the two receipts along with the Lavender Ice Cream (my favorite) try them there great, the tart is easy and interesting.......
So if you can afford the time I encourage you to try and take a class from one of your local sources, check out the school at  www.epicureanschool.com

Buttermilk Biscuits

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  Buttermilk Biscuits

This recipe is from my Grandmother she would make these for our family dinner every Sunday, what great memories of these hot out of the oven with her home made cinnamon butter........

    

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Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins

This is one of my favorite Pork Tenderloin recipes, the marinate of lemon and rosemary is a great combination and the technique of cooking is fool proof.

I served these with  large Buttermilk Biscuits, roasted carrots and potatoes. The flavors are great together and don't forget they make great sandwiches the next day.......  

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Lunch- Bottega Louie

BOTTEGA LOUIE


I have been shopping downtown LA for a loft to buy  and a friend had told me about this restaurant Bottega Louie at 700 Grand Ave, so my Realtor and I decided  we would have lunch there today, what a wonderful experience. First I must say who ever did the interior was right on, It's stunning, very simple with classic detail, all white (my favorite at the moment,) with white marble floors. There is a restaurant and bar with a patisserie and gourmet market all under one roof. The food was delicious, Lee had the Linguine and Mussels in a wine sauce and I had Gazpacho and the Louie salad. Portions were generous and the bread freshly baked......


We looked around at all the other wonderful delicacy's  they had but were to full to try any and had a long day ahead so didn't indulge in any purchases, but you can bet next time I will. I loved it, so If your in the downtown LA area please make this a stop, check out there web site for details   www.bottegalouie.com .....Enjoy

Peanut Butter Brownies

Peanut Butter Brownies


These are  soft, baked just until barley set brownies with a creamy texture. Serve them with vanilla ice cream and a dollop of chocolate sauce.

Side Dish

Lima Beans and Tomatoes  

This is a great side dish, tonight I'm serving it with a Pork Tenderloin encrusted with fresh herbs, the recipe is from my mother...........
Thanks Mom..........

Ezine Article

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Check out my featured article on Ezine, It's a great place to find important information.
 I will be doing more of these articles in the future on Home Construction, the link is provided below........Enjoy

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Dinner Party

Meatball Lasagna


Tonight I'm having a dinner party for six friends, I have been cooking all day. On the menu is a Ceaser Salad with Tuscan Toast Croutons (find recepe for toast in search this blog) and Patsy's Meatball Lasagna, for dessert were having fresh Orange Sorbet (my friend Rosie is bringing the Sorbet, I'll have to get her to share the recipe).

This Lasagna recipe is from Patsy's in New York, it is time consuming but well worth the effort.  I make a full batch of the meatballs and freeze the other half, there the best.

This is so good............