Monthly Archives: April 2014

How to poach eggs

Posted on April 30, 2014 by fit2sail

I love poached eggs. For a long time the only time I’d get them was as a special treat at a brunch restaurant (full disclosure – with hollandaise sauce as part of Eggs Benedict!) – frankly, I was scared of … Continue reading →

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CONCH SALAD

Posted on April 29, 2014 by fit2sail

In the US, more people know these shells as the ones you hold up to your ear to listen to the ocean. Yes, they are a beautiful reminder of a fabulous vacation (or a wistful dream to hold onto) – … Continue reading →

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How to cook rice!

Posted on April 14, 2014 by fit2sail

Rice is pretty simple, really. It’s a staple all around the world, though for some cultures it’s sticky rice and others prefer more separate grains. The sheer variety of rice can be overwhelming. Brown, white, jasmine, black, purple, red, basmati, … Continue reading →

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Peanut Sesame Noodles!

Posted on April 11, 2014 by fit2sail

There are times when you need to get dinner on the table, and a jar of spaghetti sauce just won’t cut it. You’ve got a crisper full of veggies, some spaghetti (or other long thin noodles) and the ubiquitous peanut … Continue reading →

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Snow Ice cream

Posted on April 10, 2014 by fit2sail

March 20, 2014 This spring has been crazy here in Central Virginia. Our poor maple tree has had buds on it for 3 weeks now, and the snow just keeps coming. White snow on red buds.  I prefer the normal … Continue reading →

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