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Flavor Punches: Peppercorn Salt

April 16, 2021 by Nicole Coudal 2 Comments

A sprinkle of flavored salt can make dishes sparkle.  I’ve got several mixtures in my pantry that I bring out for special touches to meat, seafood or veggies. Each type of salt (sea, Himalayan, Kosher, fleur de sel, Kosher, etc.) offers its own level of ’saltiness’ or ‘brininess,’ enhancing underlying flavors of food in their…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Odds & Ends Tagged With: flavored salt, lemon zest, pink peppercorn, rosemary, sea salt

Flavor Punches: Gremolata

April 9, 2021 by Nicole Coudal 4 Comments

Gremolata sounds fancy, but it’s a simple mixture of fresh parsley, garlic and lemon zest – ingredients you probably have in your fridge at any given time or can easily pick up at a market. It’s a classic seasoning that originates from northern Italy (Milan, I believe), sprinkled on soups/stews, braised meats, roasted veggies and…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Odds & Ends Tagged With: garlic, lemon zest, monthly themes, parsley, pine nuts

Flavor Punches: Potlach Seasoning

March 30, 2021 by Nicole Coudal 4 Comments

Years ago a friend gave me Williams Sonoma’s “Potlach Seasoning.” The description on the tin noted the story of Pacific Northwest Native Americans spreading herbs on freshly-caught salmon and fire-roasting it for a feast — the inspiration for the WS blend.  Potlach specifically refers to the tradition of celebrating abundance by giving away possessions and food,…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Odds & Ends Tagged With: monthly themes, potlach, spices

Feed Your Feelings: Golden Milk

February 17, 2021 by Nicole Coudal 6 Comments

It’s a gray day in southwest Florida and I feel down – this, on the heels of a week wanting to throw shoes at the TV because of all the bad news, and flying off the handle when my hubby simply asked what was on my calendar. Maybe you’ve been experiencing similar emotions?  Have you…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Odds & Ends Tagged With: almond milk, coconut milk, ginger, monthly themes, stress relieving, turmeric

New Monthly Recipe Theme Series!

January 28, 2021 by Nicole Coudal 10 Comments

I don’t know about you, but my last year was filled with stress, naps, comfort food, an earnest desire to sip a cocktail inside an actual bar, and many hours organizing drawers and closets.  But a new year brings new possibilities!  And when it comes to blog posts, my strategy is to focus on monthly…

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Filed Under: Monthly Themes, Odds & Ends Tagged With: blog posts, themes

2020 Wrap Up

December 18, 2020 by Nicole Coudal

My first blog post of 2020 highlighted no-crust Honeybell pie; my last post was all about raisin pie.   I didn’t plan it, but I think it reveals how much I love pie. . . Even when I felt like I was moving through quicksand due to the heaviness of this pandemic-filled year, being in…

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Filed Under: Odds & Ends Tagged With: 2020, holidays, vintage holiday recipes

Almond-Cranberry Granola

July 3, 2020 by Nicole Coudal

Remember years ago when granola was the stuff eaten only by Birkenstock-wearing, long-haired, herbal tea-drinking folks, or those uber-healthy mountain climbers?  They all seemed to really like the stuff that looked like bird food to the rest of us. But, in reality, those healthy specimens were onto something back then, and granola has now (rightly)…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Grains, Beans & Legumes, Odds & Ends Tagged With: almonds, cinnamon, cranberries, granola, oats, orange

Face Masks by Delicious Dry Goods!

May 1, 2020 by Nicole Coudal

You know that phrase “Necessity is the mother of invention“?  It’s a concept that has resulted in some pretty amazing inventions, and it’s also a concept that sparked a new product offering in my business! As I sat with my artist hubby in our studio recently, discussing our small business challenges, we remembered a friend’s…

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Filed Under: Odds & Ends, Uncategorized Tagged With: coronavirus, cotton, elastic ear loops, face masks, flour sack towels, handmade

A Picnic in the Sky

November 7, 2019 by Nicole Coudal

If you’ve traveled by plane recently, you’ve surely experienced the limited array of snacks offered by some airlines. . . In spite of these limited options, why do we still look forward to seeing that beverage cart?  Maybe it’s because we’re bored and the anticipated visit from a friendly flight attendant is welcome.  Maybe the…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Odds & Ends

Pumpkin Spice Granola

October 10, 2019 by Nicole Coudal

Yes, it’s time to think about Fall dishes like warm soups, cocoa, roasted root veggies and, of course, all-things-pumpkin! If you love pumpkin, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the Fall-inspired squash and its signature pumpkin spice flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cloves.  You’ll find that magical stuff in bars, pies, cookies, lattes, cold…

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Grains, Beans & Legumes, Odds & Ends Tagged With: granola, maple syrup, oats, pumpkin puree, pumpkin seeds, walnuts

Podcast with Eating Cake by the Ocean

June 5, 2019 by Nicole Coudal

Recently I was interviewed for a podcast called Eating Cake by the Ocean – fun chats with folks doing interesting things.   Mandy Wanzz is the gal who created it and she’s one of the coolest chicks I’ve met, with a wicked sense of humor that I just “get.”  She’s also from Massachusetts, which makes her…

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Filed Under: Odds & Ends Tagged With: eating cake by the ocean, mandy Wanzz, podcast

8 Recipes for Flavored Butter

April 11, 2019 by Nicole Coudal

Compound Butters

Butter adds richness and deliciousness to just about anything, right?  Julia Child surely thought so, as evidenced by her statement “With enough butter, anything is good.” Yes, butter is awesome on its own, but why not jazz it up, especially for that holiday dinner where you’ll be serving your warm, homemade rolls? Flavored (a.k.a. compound)…

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Filed Under: Odds & Ends Tagged With: compound butter, flavored butter

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