A balmy Indian summer afternoon draws me into the garden, to relax under the crabapple tree with a jar of cold cider spiced with cinnamon, cloves and star anise. With a wedge of sharp cheddar, a few pecans and...
Posted by SpiceLines on September 22, 2012 2:50 PM
Exhausted by the heat? Try this refreshing Mexican fruit cup. Chunks of melon, pineapple, kiwi, strawberries and mango are sprinkled with fresh lime juice, red chile and sea salt. The spicy seasonings bring out the luscious sweetness of the...
Posted by SpiceLines on July 7, 2012 7:33 AM
A hot summer afternoon calls for iced coffee, especially if your eyelids keep closing in the heat. Strong Vietnamese coffee sweetened with condensed milk is all you need for la pause gourmande, though a coconut macaroon wouldn't hurt. What...
Posted by SpiceLines on June 2, 2012 9:09 AM
When the irises are in fleeting bloom, there's no better way to enjoy la pause gourmande than with a soft meringue topped with whipped cream and the first fragile strawberries of the season. I blame Elise’s strawberries. It’s not...
Posted by SpiceLines on April 20, 2012 4:57 PM
Another way to make the most of winter: Taking a pause with a cup of violet tea, a few raspberries and a good book. The Annual Cookbook Giveaway is just around the corner. It’s the golden hour. Four o’clock...
Posted by SpiceLines on January 18, 2012 6:04 PM
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