L'Aromatique: July 2010

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.

Friday, July 16, 2010

New Food Chat Feature

Hey everyone, I realize it's been a while since I've actually gotten the page re-arranged and flowing better. So I am happy to say, I've put up the new Food Chat page. Please check it out, post anything food related, and have a good time with it! I've also added the Links page, but haven't yet posted links, so if you've got something you'd like to see there, please forward me the link to the page!

From the Food Chat page, you can access the links page in addition to the all new "Confessions" page.

Hope all is well! May your lives all be filled with wonderful things to eat!
~D

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Link to 2010 Recipe Swap

As promised, here is the new link to the 2010 Recipe Swap: 2010 Recipe Swap!

Hope you decide to join in again, would love to continue this site. Thanks everyone!

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Starting a new list/recipe swap for 2010

During a sleepless night (3:45 a.m.) thinking of a new meal, then following up by making it the next day for my family/friends has inspired me to give this another go. I will kick it off by posting my 3 new recipes of 2010! Hope you all will give this recipe swap another shot! Additionally, feel free to invite any family or friends to participate that you think would enjoy doing it.

Link to the new swap to follow, please stay tuned!