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Bellinski

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My older daughter was recently in Russia and sent back a photo of a Bellinski, the Russian version of a Bellini.  Instead of peach puree with champagne, they use champagne, sea buckthorn juice and vodka (because it’s Russia, so of course they add vodka.)  Sea buckthorn is a citrus-y berry grown in the Himalayas and is said to have many beneficial health properties.   It’s easy to order online, but expensive, so think of it as the Russian oligarch’s version […]

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Summer Bolognese
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Summer Bolognese

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Every now and then I come across a recipe that is so inspired I can only wonder how the world has gotten along without it for so long.  I’ve been a fan of Donna Hay for a long time, but her newest cookbook, The New Classics, is transformative in its originality.  The first recipe I had to try was the Summer Bolognese, which takes one of the more ordinary meals in the world – spaghetti with meat sauce – and […]

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Peach Pine Nut Tart
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Peach Pine Nut Tart

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What would the summer be without peaches – those rich, golden orbs of luscious sweetness that spread sunshine with every juicy bite? Finding new ways to appreciate the peach is always a pleasure, and I particularly like this recipe because the filling provides a perfect showcase for the true flavor of a peach: slightly acidic, gently fragrant, and smooth on the tongue.  The pine nuts give texture and substance to the filling, and the crust is just plain perfect. This […]

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