Poached Pears with Raspberry Sauce
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Baskets of bright, fresh sweet raspberries from “Bountiful Baskets,” (a grassroots, all volunteer, food Co-op that distributes produce baskets at a substantial savings) led to more than a few…
Month: July 2013
Peaches in Wine
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Italian Gazpacho
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Macerated Oranges
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Balsamic Berries
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Budino di Ricotta
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Melone e Mozzarella
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Fresh Ricotta & Strawberry Bruschetta
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Marsala-Poached Pears
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