And the winner is…the Green Globe artichoke for best second year performance in the garden, providing a quick, easy versatile mealtime role. A Bijouxs Bit, for today and next year. Continue reading Bijouxs Bits: Sautéed Artichokes with Pernod
Before sweet peaches are officially deemed “’pickled” they need to take a cleansing bath, then enjoy a relaxing soak in a warm tub filled with a spice infused syrup, emerging wrinkled, tender little sweet-tarts – Pickled Peaches – little Bijouxs to add to the kitchen pantry. Continue reading Pickled Peaches with Brandy
“The peas are green! Spring has begun! Long live Venice!” The April 25th Venice tradition is for the Doge (the Chief Magistrate) to taste a spoonful of the city’s most famous dish, Risi e bisi, in public to annunciate the start of the Feast of Saint Mark. Risi e bisi (Rice and Peas) marks the start of spring – join Bijouxs in celebrating this little jewel of dish. Continue reading Risi e Bisi (Rice and Peas)
Fresh, just plucked from the garden carrots – what could be healthier than that? Sweet little bites of currents in a light, fresh cinnamon infused dressing make this carrot salad heavenly- another a little jewel from Bijouxs, loved by little ones and grown ups alike.
The first signs of spring are here in LA: bulbs emerging from their winter’s sleep, the verdant green of the farmer’s market is expanding with fresh green garlic and green peas, fruit trees are flowering; but don’t blink, you may miss these first signs of spring which pass so quickly in this warm southern climate. Spring always arrives, no matter how harsh and unpredictable the winter prior has been. Cream of Celery Soup with Rice is built on all ingredients green, a Bijouxs to enjoy until spring arrives. Continue reading Cream of Celery Soup with Rice
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