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Bobotie

Bijouxs is serving up Bobotie, don’t you just love the name? Perfect for fall entertaining the grown-up crowd, this South African savory meat pie reflects a melting pot of cultures and spices, resulting in a dish both rich in flavor and in history. A little jewel to spice up your fall and holiday baking. Continue reading Bobotie

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Broccoli Rabe Soup

Standing alone at midnight on a dark, cold train platform somewhere in the Alps, the train bound for Florence pulled in slowly and stopped, with only one door opening near the front car. Scrambling with my luggage in tow to reach the only open door, I was met by a porter who informed me that due to a train strike I would not be boarding my sleeping car as assigned, however a few hundred lire later I was onboard, the sole passenger on a ghost train bound for Florence.

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Pears Poached in Wine

Fall back on the basics. The fall season brings forth a wealth of richly hued produce that reflects the warmth of the season. Dainty Anjou pears, with their coppery-red skins, attract the fall produce shopper – a Bijouxs Basics awaits – Pears Poached in Wine, sweetly spiced and tender, a simple little jewel of a dessert to fall count on. Continue reading Pears Poached in Wine