Sunday Osso Bucco

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Carolyn Binder
Osso Bucco with Cheese Grits

Osso Bucco with Cheese Grits

On a quick lunchtime trip to the supermarket for some seafood the other day, I passed right by the meat counter. Well, I meant to pass right by the meat counter, except there were some absolutely gorgeous veal shanks sitting in the case, with a hand-lettered sign over them proclaiming, “Osso Bucco!” Osso bucco? I have never made osso bucco. Actually, I’m not sure I had ever even tasted it, but that just made it more intriguing. I knew it would be good. I had a nice chat with the butcher, who also ...continue reading "Sunday Osso Bucco"

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Scenes from the New Garden Bed

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Carolyn Binder
Icelandic poppy

Proven Winners Supertunia® Vista Bubblegum

A garden in the making

Icelandic poppy

Shasta Daisy

Old-fashioned stock smells heavenly

Proven Winners Innocence® Opal and stock

Full disclosure:  I am a Proven Winners Garden Guru, however, I was not compensated for these photos, nor for purchasing these plants. I buy them because I love them.

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February Morning Walk

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Carolyn Binder
Camellia Morning

Camarosa Strawberry blossom

Wildflowers

Camellia Japonica

Heirloom Jonquil

Camellia Morning

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Hot Toddy Recipe

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Carolyn Binder
Makings of a Hot Toddy

Makings of a Hot Toddy

The temperature is going to drop down into the twenties tonight, a rarity for this odd winter, which has been so warm that we have been gardening in tee shirts and sandals most weekends. Now I am not complaining about that, but I am celebrating the cold weather. The cottage is freshly cleaned, and I handwashed all my woolies and hung them out in the fresh air to dry. Our favorite winter squash soup is bubbling in the oven, thick with cream and gruyere cheese, almost ready to be sprinkled with a little thyme ...continue reading "Hot Toddy Recipe"

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A Review of Atlanta’s Mansion on Peachtree and Empire State South

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Carolyn Binder

There is nothing like a midwinter getaway to lift a girl’s spirits. Recently, my friend Laura and I escaped to Atlanta to reconnect and recharge. She was on her way to Switzerland to go skiing. I was on my way…to Atlanta! We enjoyed a fabulous stay at the chic Mansion on Peachtree. The rooms are serenely gorgeous, the service excellent, and the English garden is perfect for a morning stroll.

The English garden at Mansion on Peachtree

The hotel is located in Atlanta’s exclusive Buckhead neighborhood, with proximity to Atlanta’s best restaurants and shopping. The hotel’s driver is available to take you ...continue reading "A Review of Atlanta’s Mansion on Peachtree and Empire State South"

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