Author Archives: edibletcetera

About edibletcetera

I'm passionate about food; I cook, photograph, eat...then writes about it in that order. I'm also an occasional restaurant critic and caterer; a former newspaper columnist; author; social media/marketing communications; world traveler; dog lover; skier...and wit, (according to those who know me).

Recipe: Chicken Braised in White Wine with Tomatoes, Olives & Capers

Posted on October 24, 2015 by edibletcetera

This easy one-dish supper is full of wonderful, robust Mediterranean flavors and is ready in under 30 minutes. I highly recommend having all the ingredients lined up before you start to make things easier and the end result will taste … Continue reading →

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BRITISH FOOD – 2015

Posted on October 18, 2015 by edibletcetera

An announcement; unlike previous years’ posts, I’m no longer writing ‘In Defense of British Food….’ because only the most unworldly reader still imagines that British food is indefensible. With London considered ‘the restaurant capital of the world’ for many years … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Elk Tenderloin & Stilton Salad

Posted on October 3, 2015 by edibletcetera

I have friends in Colorado who hunt big game; elk to be precise and elk are rather large. For instance, if you were to hit an elk while driving, your vehicle and very probably yourself, could be written off. Over … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Roasted Beets with Almond Skordalia & White Anchovies

Posted on September 26, 2015 by edibletcetera

I came across this unusual recipe recently while in the UK, courtesy of Rick Stein, the British celebrity chef and restaurateur. It sounded so unusually good that I had to try it and I can confirm that the flavors work … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Paonia Peach Melba

Posted on September 5, 2015 by edibletcetera

Let’s start with Paonia. Nestled in a sunny sheltered valley, the town of Paonia is part of the western Colorado region that’s famous for it’s orchards and vineyards, thanks to their temperate climate and rich soil. Paonia peaches are at … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Baked Feta with Lemon, Herbs & Garlic

Posted on August 29, 2015 by edibletcetera

Barely a recipe, more of an unusual way to serve feta cheese. I got this idea from my sister – thanks sis! Baked feta is quite unexpectedly soft to the point of being wobbly. You can flavor it with any … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Pasta with Sweet Peppers & Goat Cheese

Posted on August 22, 2015 by edibletcetera

This is surprisingly satisfying and the only thing I thought of adding afterwards that would have made it more so, would have been a few chunks of spicy Italian sausage. But I didn’t have any sausage so this remains a … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Very Easy Peach & Blueberry Cobbler

Posted on August 15, 2015 by edibletcetera

Apart from heating the cream and allowing time for the lemon zest to perfume it, this dessert can be assembled in about 4 minutes, provided you have a food processor. The light, fluffy topping will work with lots of fruity … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Beef Short Ribs with Porcini over Soft Goat Cheese Polenta

Posted on August 8, 2015 by edibletcetera

I used a slow-cooker for this but you don’t have to if you don’t like the idea of waking up the next morning to a mouthwateringly rich, beefy aroma. If you can get local grass-fed organic beef, then even better. … Continue reading →

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