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Chicken Vegetable Soup And Red Lobster Garlic Cheddar Biscuits
2009-05-06 05:02:00
Well I'm back, and hopefully will be posting on a more regular basis now. I have been busy with some of my hobbies....I needed a little bit of space and time for myself. I also found my way to Facebook...FINALLY and have been trying to catch up with family and friends around the world.I have had the flu for several days now....not the swine flu thank goodness, but I resorted to making some of my homemade Chicken Vegetable Soup which I have found to be a great lift and with colds and the flu scampering around down here in cold New Zealand I thought this might be a good time to post my recipe. I also always serve this soup with a great recipe that I found several years ago, a Copy Cat Recipe for The Red Lobster 's Cheddar Biscuits . They are a great "go with" with this soup, especially on a cold night. I will post this recipe as well.Also a huge note of thanks to all the good people who continued to read my Blog in my absence, and I hope you will continue to stop by for lots of mouthw...
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Corn Chowder
2008-08-06 01:04:00
In my estimation corn is one of the most versatile vegetables I can think of. Not only are there endless ways to prepare and serve corn but there are also many health benefits to be derived from corn as well.One of the benefits of corn is that it is high in nutrients. A few of these important nutrients are:Thiamin (vitamin B1) which is used in the metabolism of carbohydrates. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) which helps with physiological functions. Folate which helps the generation of new cells, and especially important before and during pregnancy and Vitamin C which fights against diseases.Corn is also a good source of fiber. One cup of corn provides 18.4% of the daily recommendation of fiber. Its high fiber content is one of the biggest benefits of corn. Fiber has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels and help reduce the risk of colon cancer. Fiber is also useful in helping to lower blood sugar levels in diabetics. Corn is a low-fat complex carbohydrate that deserves a regular...
More About: Nigella Lawson , Chowder

Foodscapes
2008-08-03 05:33:00
A dear friend from Alaska sent this wonderful Power Point Presentation to me this morning....a Food Art Photography presentation which is a must see for all foodies. And by the way if you would like to know how to embed Power Point Presentations on to your blogs, be sure to read my post on Power Point Presentations on my Every Day Matters Blog. My blogs are listed on the right hand sidebar panel of my blog. To view a full screen beautiful view of this presentation click "presentation" below. The link will take you to the SlideShare web site and then you can click on "Full View", although you can view a smaller version just by clicking on the forward arrow below.Enjoy the Presentation!PatriciaFoodscapesview presentation (tags: food art photography foodie)

Look Who's In The Kitchen
2008-07-11 01:51:00
Gorday Ramsay InterviewWatching him go into expletive overload on Ramsay?s Kitchen Nightmares (in which he struggles to rescue failing restaurants, and which returns this month), it?s easy to assume that it?s all done for the benefit of the cameras. It?s not.This man effs and blinds the same way most of us breathe. If swearing was an art form, he?d be Da Vinci, Monet and van Gogh rolled into one. If Michelin gave out stars for bad language, he?d have a fistful of them, too.When he arrives rather late, in the dining room of his restaurant at Claridges, he?s not the only one ready to do a bit of swearing. However, he?s so apologetic, courteous and solicitous, it?s impossible not to warm to him.He offers tea, coffee, orange juice, and a full English breakfast from the kitchen, while staff bustle about ironing the tablecloths onto each table. It?s tempting to imagine poached plover eggs, organically-reared Wild Boar bacon, sausages flown in direct from Cumberland, and truffles fresh fro...

Garam Masala Pears
2008-07-10 14:20:00
I received this recipe from Emilie and I can't wait to try it. You can visit Emilie's excellent Food Blog at:The Conscious KitchenThanks for sharing your recipe Emilie!4 small ripe Comice pears (Anjou or Seckle are good alternatives)4 Tablespoons agave nector4 Tablespoons water2 Tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons garam masala1 teaspoon lemon juice optionaltoasted sesame seeds or toasted coconut for garnishDirections:Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.peel and core the pears, cut in half and arrange cut-side down in a baking dishwhisk the agave, water, oil, garam masala and lemon togetherpour mixture over the pearsbake for 20 minutes, basting the pears halfway through.I was mentioning to Emilie that all I needed to find now was some agave nectar, but in having done a little research I found that it is available in most food specialty shops and also in health food shops. The following is some useful information about the agave nectar.The Awesome AgaveThe agave (uh-gah-vay) plant has long ...
More About: Pears , Garam Masala

Garam Masala
2008-07-10 13:15:00
My husband and I love having Indian food and the spicier the better. Hubby is an excellent cook and loves taking over when it comes to preparing all our Indian meals. Garam Masala is one of the main ingredients in most Indian foods, so I thought I would share an easy recipe for making your very own Garam Masala. By the way I will be sharing a few posts in the near future of various Indian recipes. One coming up will be for a Chick Pea Gravy...a recipe which my husband received from a friend at work. He and his friends were having a luncheon at the office and a friend had made some Chick Pea Gravy which my husband claims was "out of this world". It is served with bread or rolls. Now I haven't made it yet, although I have already added the recipe to my personal cookbook files...but I purchased the Chick Peas last Saturday and just need to get a couple of more ingredients and I am set to go. Looking forward to making it on Saturday.Well on with the Garam Masala.1 /2" Cinnamon Stick (a...

Baked Peach Pancakes
2008-07-08 04:45:00
One food item I have truly missed since I moved here to New Zealand ten years ago is Bisquick. It is just so easy to use and very convenient to have on hand in the cupboard. Unfortunately it is virtually unavailable here, but just recently I was browsing some food categories on TradeMe New Zealand which is the New Zealand equivalent of eBay and I found a lovely lady that had some for sale which she had brought over from the States. So I immediately bought 6 large boxes and found myself in seventh heaven. I hadn't used any for ten years so this was definitely heaven sent as far as I was concerned. Now I know many of us are Gordon Ramsay fans and I would probably get a "white thumbs down" if he ever knew I was using anything but the natural ingredients from scratch, but sorry Gordon we all have a comfort zone and now was my chance to get busy in the kitchen again making some great Bisquick goodies. I thought you might all enjoy a great recipe for Baked Peach Pancakes ....using B...

Pineapple Smoothie
2008-07-07 08:29:00
Although it is quite cold here in New Zealand right now, I have spoken with several family members and friends up in North America and all I am hearing is how hot it has been. I am quite envious actually and I would swap weather with any of you in a heartbeat. So I have decided to share something refreshing from the heat with all those sweating in those hot spots all over America and elsewhere. A nice Pineapple Smoothie should do the trick. I have always loved pineapple during the summer especially, and even now we enjoy having fresh pineapple here in the winter months as well. I love to munch on it, and I really do enjoy cooking with it too. Pineapple is terrific on homemade pizzas, and great in a pork stir fry too. Give it a try!Here's your Smoothie!Ingredients:2 c. orange juice 2 (16 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained 4 med. bananas 4 tsp. sugar 2 (16 oz.) carton plain yogurt 2 c. crushed ice Directions:Combine all ingredients except yogurt in blender and process until smooth...

Yummy Cupcakes...But Take A Closer Look!
2008-07-03 03:21:00
Greetings From New Zealand!Setting all food aside for a moment....you will just have to have a look at these great cupcakes.....But....they are pincushions! I couldn't resist sharing them on Platter Chatter. Almost good enought to eat, right?If you are a stitcher, sewer, quilter or an all-around craftsperson than you will absolutely adore these wonderfully glitzy cupcake pincushions created by my dear and talented friend Jana way up in the woods of British Columbia, Canada. I was so excited when I saw Jana's cupcake pincushions that I just had to share them with all my blog readers. They are so reasonably priced that you won't be able to resist adding one to you collection of needlework or craft accessories. They are sooooo soft and ever so colorful. I use mine every day....it is just so pretty to look at in person and serves your every day pincushion needs for your crafting. The pincushion comes with some bright glitzy pins which really top it off to a perfection that you will a...
More About: Yummy , Closer

Food Lovers Unite...I'm Back!
2008-07-02 08:28:00
Well I'm back blogging after a very long hiatus due to some health issues, and more recently busy with my jewelery business. I hope to be able to stay more current so that I can provide all of you that read my Blog all kinds of interesting goodies and items worth noting. Yes, all these months away from blogging has been a bit disheartening but hopefully things will pick up. I thank all of those who have still been reading my blog during my absence and look forward to having you all back again.A very special Happy Fourth of July to all of my American Family and Friends and Readers. Actually the 4th happens also to be my Wedding Anniversary. This year on the 4th my husband and I will be married ten years. So hard to believe that I moved here to New Zealand from New York just ten years ago to marry my Kiwi fiancé It seems like just yesterday quite frankly.I have been pretty busy just lately setting up my new web site for my jewelry business:Irresistibly EweAtPatricia's Beaded Treasur...
More About: Food , Lovers , Back

Apple Butter: Granny Smith Working Overtime
2007-09-27 03:07:00
I have all of my ingredients set for the weekend.....it's time for me to make some Apple Butter ! Apple Butter Festivals are a great pastime in the American South, but making apple butter itself seems to be virtually unheard of in many other parts of the world, so I thought I would share a great recipe for making your own apple butter. Apple butter is wonderful as a spread on toast bread or a bagel, and even better, served on a cracker with a nice slice of brie or camembert. In some areas, making apple butter is a family or community project where everyone contributes the apples and the other ingredients and all the components are simmered together in large outdoor kettles. However it could not be more simple, in that you can make it on your own stove top or also in your slow cooker or crock pot. Once you have had a taste of this luscious treat there is no turning back. I use Granny Smith apples because I feel they offer the best taste for apple butter, however any good cooking appl...
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The Plump Persimmon
2007-09-23 07:43:00
Computer Desktop Wallpaper 800 x 600 (click above image) I have long loved the taste and freshness of a nice juicy persimmon, but it has been ages since I have had one. They are great in salads and some desserts and make a wonderfully colorful presentation in your cooking. My husband is an avid gardener, but we have yet to plant a persimmon tree, so I think it is high time I started making some new recomendations for some fruits that I have truly missed.I have made a new Desktop Wallpaper with a Persimmon Theme, so feel free to snag it. Just click on the Desktop Wallpaper image above to see the larger view and save to your hard drive. The size is 800 X 600 pixels but feel free to resize it to accomodate your screen resolution. From time to time I will be creating more Desktop Wallpapers with Culinary Themes, so be sure to stop by often to see what I have available for you. I will more than likely create a list on the sidebar with the theme links so you can grab them on the go.In the...
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Check Out What's New On My Netvibes!
2007-09-19 13:38:00
Platter Chatter With Patricia (309)Just click on the above link and sign into Netvibes to check out all my yummy culinary goodies for you today.
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A Thanksgiving Celebration
2007-09-18 13:32:00
With Thanksgiving not too far off I am offering a free download to a wonderful Thanksgiving Celebration Cookbook. I have uploaded the file to "YouSendIt" and the file is only good for 7 days (from September 18th through September 25th) or 100 downloads, so you may like to add it to your Computer Cookbook Library. There are some fantastic Thankgsiving recipes, especially if you are looking for something new to try for the Holidays. The cookbook contains around 115 pages and there are even some excellent leftover recipes for turkey as well. Here is just a small sampling of some of the recipes you will find in this lovely cookbook.Tangerine-Glazed TurkeyMaple Roast Turkey and GravyCranberry-Tangerine StuffingMinnesota Wild Life DressingCandied Yams With BourbonCorn PuddingLemon Garlic Steamed BroccoliRoasted Parsnip and ThymeSweet Potato-Pecan PieShaved Fennel and Apple SaladZucchini SlawIndian Pudding With Nutmeg Ice CreamCookies N' Cream Peach CobblerWhite Chocolate Almond TorteSpic...
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The Leftover Queen
2007-09-14 00:22:00
Whether you are seeking ways to serve up some rather ordinary leftovers and turning them into a visual feast for the eyes and the soul, or looking for some other mouth-watering recipes to reward you long overdue palate, then look no further and take some special time to visitThe Left Over Queen Jenn's brilliant Blog is chocked full of all kinds of wonderful delights including a Pantry and Herb Garden with some superb and very selective information for every individual who enjoys spending time in the kitchen. I especially enjoy having the convenience of a Food Safety Section available on Jenn's Blog....it is so perfect if you would like to know more about food handling and storage. Jenn also has a wonderful Forum available on her Blog....a great way to communicate with other Food and Culinary Bloggers and to share our love of cooking. Best of all is Jenn's absolutely fantastic Foodie Blog Roll. What a great way to have just heaps of other Food Blogs available at your fingertips. I...

For The Love Of Sushi
2007-09-13 03:17:00
Photo By Don KurfurstSushi Platter At TakaraIslandia, Long IslandNew YorkPhoto By Don KurfurstTakara Sushi Bar RestaurantIslandia, Long IslandNew YorkCalifornia RollIt was in February of 1989 when I had my first scrumptious taste of sushi. I remember exactly where I was when I decided to try my first piece. It was at my nephew Michael's Christening party.....first bite and I was instantly hooked forever. I recall the party as being a pot luck and one of my brother's friends brought two huge platters of sushi....enough to feed an army I thought. I was amazed how absolutely lovely everything looked on the platter and so beautifully presented with the colorful and neatly organized layout on the trays and all the marvelous sushi combinations that made it all look so appetizing. I immediately sensed an urgency to have a go with the sushi, wasabi and all. It was then that I realized that sushi was definitely"my thing", and I try to have it as often as I can, but still not often enough. ...
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