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Spanish Tortilla with Red Peppers, Chorizo and Manchego
I’ve got a real thing for Spain (I told you this before). The language, the small plates and brash flavors, the artisanal meats and cheeses, afternoon siesta, eating late- I love it all. Lately I've been obsessed with roasting red peppers. Maybe it's a yearning for the sultry heat of high...
Bon Voyage with A Suitcase and A Spatula
Bonjour! Today we travel to France with Tori Haschka's new cookbook, A Suitcase and A Spatula! I've followed her beautifully written recipe blog, eatori, for years and couldn't wait to dive into Tori's debut book of "recipes and stories from around the world." The book is divided into 4 chapters...
Strawberry, Spinach, and Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Happy May Day to you! Here in Ireland, spring has been slow to reveal herself. Though the weather has been unseasonably cool, I do see a bit more sunshine and the breeze feels a tad warmer with each passing day. I've been waiting for the morning frosts to depart so I can plant my herb garden....
Greetings From Ireland and a Recipe for Blueberry Parfait
Greetings from Ireland! We arrived in our new home town of Cavan yesterday and the sun has been shining the whole time (which I'm taking as a good sign). Cavan is in the north, just 15 minutes from Northern Ireland. It's marked by rolling green hillsides dotted with fluffy white sheep and spotted...
Celebrate Spring with Pasta Primavera
Happy first day of spring! I am so excited for warmer days, gardening, and eating tender spring vegetables. How about you? One dish I look forward to enjoying this time of year is Pasta Primavera, or "Spring Pasta." This dish is a celebration of all things green, open to variation based on what's...
Irish Brown Soda Bread and a Big Announcement
Today I've got a recipe for Irish Brown Soda Bread to share with you, not just because St. Patrick's Day is fast approaching, but also in celebration of some big news! As the Irish say, Come here to me, wait till I tell you. You may have noticed things have been a bit quiet around here at La...
What’s New at La Domestique
Hello there! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. We got 10 inches of snow here in Colorado! It was nice to be snowed in and the husband and I spent a lot of time working on projects around the house while little Minnie the dachshund slept by the fire. Today you can find me over at Food52 guest...
Learning From The Cleanse
The husband and I made it through the cleanse, learning a lot in the process. It was challenging, but so rewarding. For one week we followed a meal plan inspired by the Whole Living Action Plan and Dr. Junger’s book, Clean: smoothie for breakfast, satisfying vegan meal for lunch, pureed vegetable...
The Cleanse Begins
Remember when I said the husband and I were going to do a cleanse? Well, today the cleanse begins! So many of you commented on my last post, showing your support and desire to follow along - I thought you might like to see what our first week looks like. As I mentioned before, we'll be doing a...
Cleansing and a Recipe for Salmon Cooked in Parchment
I'm stubborn. I don't like to be told what to do. Try to push me and I'll probably do exactly the opposite. Luckily, my husband finds this quality endearing. Was I born this way? Is it genetics, birth order (I'm the eldest), or ingrained in my Southern roots? Maybe my obstinate nature became...