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Tomato Salad with Parsley Vinaigrette

Tomato Salad with Parsley Vinaigrette | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Garden fresh today a simple Tomato Salad with Parsley Vinaigrette No. 665 in the Collection Membership.

END OF SUMMER TOMATOES

Stop and pick up some end of season tomatoes, they are lush and warm from the late summer sun. Today I found this luscious tomato at the local Farmers market, who could resist?

FRESH PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE

Just a few ingredients are need to create this fresh parsley vinaigrette. Beautiful on sliced ripe tomatoes, or tossed with salad greens or even pasta- a versatile Little Jewel.

The current heat wave over most of the country call for cool refreshing dishes. This tomato salad is one I have on repeat.

Savor the season.

 

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Summertime Sour Cherry Crisp

Summertime Sour Cherry Crisp | Bijouxs Little Jewels

The last of my frozen sour cherries are now gone, No. 664 Summertime Sour Cherry Crisp marks the end of summer – sweet Summertime Sour Cherry Crisp.

SIMPLE DESSERT

I love the simplicity of this crisp recipe. Just mix the cherries with the 1 tablespoon of flour and sugar then turn into the baking pan.

Summertime Sour Cherry Crisp | Bijouxs Litle Jewels

CLASSIC CRISP TOPPING

Next make the crisp topping by mixing the flour, oats, brown sugar and butter together with your fingertips to create small marble-sized pieces.

Sprinkle the crisp topping over the cherries and bake-now that’s a beautifully simple dessert. Bake and remove from oven.

Summertime Sour Cherry Crisp | Bijouxs Little Jewels

SERVE WARM WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM

Serve while still warm and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, optional of course.

Summertime Sour Cherry Crisp | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

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Curried Shrimp Soup

Curried Shrimp Soup | Bijouxs Little Jewels

This is one of the easiest soups to make and very tasty too! This classic Curried Shrimp Soup No. 663 from the Membership Collection is one to savor.

FOOD MEMORIES

This soup came from a dear friend’s daughter who was young at the time and had just started cooking, but we all loved her soup. It has been many years now, my dear friend has passed on, but her daughter remains. This simple soup is a treasured recipe memory.

CURRIED SHRIMP SOUP

I shared this recipe in my cookbook FROM THE BEACH HOUSE.

It was actually posted over 15 years in my blog here.   The soup pictured, Seafood Chowder, contains clams and some vegetables, but is the same broth base.

Today I have morphed the original into this lovely Curried Shrimp Soup. Smooth with just the gentle hint of curry is what sets this soup apart. I included  a bit of clam juice for umami flavor.  Cook Curried Shrimp Soup and begin making your food memories.

Cheers.

 

 

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Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil

Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Here along the California Central Coast strawberry season is in full gear. Acres of strawberries are visible all along the roads. How lucky we are! This recipe is way to celebrate the season with a up-to-date twist on a British flavor classic–strawberries and cream.

Macerated Strawberries with Mascarpone & Olive Oil | Bijouxs Little Jewels

MACERATED STRAWBERRIES

Sweet ripe strawberries with a savory hint of cracked black pepper, sumac and of course, the all important drizzle of liquid gold olive oil are marinated together. Served with a scoop of creamy Mascarpone cheese-Heaven.

Greek olive oil is chosen for this recipe, this one from Willams Sonoma is quality, from a small region in Greece known for its quality olive oil since the 13th century, worth adding to your pantry. Williams Sonoma Potamia Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

Macerated Strawberries | Bijouxs Little Jewels

 

Summer simple from Bijouxs Little Jewels from the Kitchen No. 661 from the Collection Membership. Be sure to join for access to all 661 recipes. Cheers.

 

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Spelt Citrus Teacakes

Lovely little jewel teacakes inspired by a local bakery- No. 649 Spelt Citrus Teacakes in the Collection Membership.

Lovely little jewel teacakes inspired by a local bakery- No. 651 Spelt Citrus Teacakes in the Collection Membership.

The newest Little Jewel in the Collection Membership are these delightful Spelt Citrus Teacakes spotted at a local bakery. The teacakes spiced with citrus and finished with a lemon glaze. Finished with an edible flower from the garden. The perfect morning or afternoon tea treat and great gift giving.

Spelt Citrus Teacakes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

CLEMENTE BAKING

Now living along the Central Coast, I like to feature local eateries, and Clemente Bakery is a favorite. I discovered these Spelt Citrus Teacakes there and had to figure out how to bake them. Think I got close. I went in and met the owner Craig Hurlbert and could see this is the real deal. Their RYE SOURDOUGH is best I Have ever eaten. Sadly I just learned they no longer bake that bread, disappointed.

Spelt Citrus Teacakes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

SPELT FLOUR

Spelt flour is a flour made from a species of wheat with a nutty, slightly tangy flavor. It is a form of wheat so it does contain gluten. It can be used for making cookies, breads, muffins and other applications where you’d use wheat flour.

ON THE PATIO

Spelt Citrus Teacakes | Bijouxs Little Jewels

Simple pleasure of taking teatime on my patio in the garden enjoying a lovely Spelt Citrus Teacake-pure heaven.

 

 

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