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
Category: Recipes
Southern Biscuits
Close to home. The first thing you notice walking up the familiar drive is that the apple tree is beginning to lose its leaves, a dog runs up to greet you and as you make the climb up the stairs to the front porch the sound of voices drifts out of the open kitchen door, you enter, the screen door squeaks as it lazily closes behind you, then the smell of freshly baked biscuits hits your senses, Southern biscuits, a Bijouxs that brings you close to home.
Crepe Brulee
Pasadena is not all about Rose Queens and debutantes or Penny loafers and posh hotels. Along the edges, nearing the fringe Bijouxs and The Rippler created an unexpected gem. Inspired by art and culture, the storied past of Pasadena; more underground than Paseo, after hours than high tea, Pop art than prep school -The Crepe Brulee – a confection well loved in the tea salons of Paris transforms to lust worthy in the atelier of Bijouxs – another little jewel from the kitchen.
Bijouxs Basics: Potato Salad with Lemon & Dill
Bijouxs is cooking up a sunny disposition, a golden potato salad dressed in yellow and sporting warm flavors from the sun. September is a month of the Bijouxs Basics, here another simple little golden jewel – Potato Salad with Lemon & Dill. Continue reading Bijouxs Basics: Potato Salad with Lemon & Dill
House Vinaigrette
A summer evening outdoor concert spurs a Bijouxs Bits and another Bijouxs Basics in this month-long series of classic recipes. Working as a personal chef I had the opportunity to prepare meals for the most amazing families, many of which I still count as friends. An impromptu evening with such a former family, along with plenty of catching up, reveals a most requested Bijouxs, the house vinaigrette, and after all, Bijouxs is all about sharing the little jewels. Continue reading House Vinaigrette