L'Aromatique: 12/15/09

For the Love of Food

L'Aromatique is the french word for Aromatics. Don't know what it means?

Definition:

Aromatics - Herbs and spices, used to enhance flavor and fragrance of food.

From aioli* to zest* we will eventually cover it all! When store bought salad dressing just isn't enough. The love of food runs deep in my family. I come from a long line of good cooks, it's no wonder I love cooking. And eating of course! I love good old fashioned down home cooking. Not just the lavish meals (which are great!) but the simple quick meals like Mac N' Cheese too!

Semi-homemade goodies help make a meal go so much faster, especially if you are entertaining, and with just a few embellishments and some personal touches nobody will ever know! If tournedos* are your thing, you've come to the right place. Dedicated to my husband, who is quite finicky when it comes to food, tournedos seared in a pan with fresh cracked pepper are one of his favorites. Super quick and easy too!

Sumptuous and divine, we all need to eat. Be-it something as simple as a grilled cheese sandwich to a burgundy braised beef roast with garden fresh veggies, I hope to inspire new ideas or at least the desire to try something new!

* Aioli - Aioli (garlic mayonnaise) is a delicious accompaniment to cold or hot grilled vegetables, steamed or boiled artichokes, boiled potatoes, and grilled or baked fish and shellfish.

* Zest - The thin, brightly colored outer part of the rind of citrus fruits. The oils make it ideal for use as a flavoring. Remove the zest with a grater, citrus zester, or vegetable peeler. Be careful to remove only the colored layer, not the bitter-white pith beneath it.

* Tournedos - ¼ -inch-thick steak cut from the tenderloin.

Note: The definitions of terms are collected randomly from different sites around the web.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Round the world we go!

So far we have folks participating from:

Did I miss you? Send me your location and I'll gladly add you! Hopefully other places too. I sent the word out and hope to get more people who want to join us! I am so excited about seeing all the new recipes. Hopefully, everyone will get something fun to try.

Can't wait!

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We have gone international!

We've got several people from different states willing to participate! In addition to some friends and family from the Snowy North! That's right folks, Canada will be participating in our recipe swap! If anyone has friends or family who'd like to participate, please forward this site on to them! I am so excited to get this project underway.

Thanks again everyone! Happy cooking and good eats!

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Round the world we go!

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