Picnics with Panache

Celebrate summer with a blow-out picnic. According to Webster’s dictionary, a picnic is a pleasure outing at which a meal is eaten. Now that can cover a lot of territory . . .from little league hot dogs to alfresco dining.In planning an extraordinary picnic start with a theme--a traditional holiday, special occasion or a theme that is linked to a local activity. read more . .

Recipes:

Lemon Basil Shrimp Salad -  Raspberry Lemonade -   Old Fashioned Blackberry Cobbler

Final Summer Fling by Mani Niall

A resident of a small Colorado town once said, “This is the kind of place where you don’t have to lock your car - except in August, when you might find it full of zucchini.” This month's column is devoted to the abundance of riches known as late summer produce. read more . . . 

Recipes:
Savory Zucchini Parmesan Bread
I like to make these in mini loaf pans, so I can give a few away as gifts or pop some in the freezer for last minute hors d'oeuvres - serve sliced, with some nice cheeses. Sizes of mini loaf pans vary, so will cooking times.

Diana’s Spelt Flour Pancakes
These were the breakfast highlight of summer vacation, made extra special with wild berries picked by the side of the lake.

Heirloom Tomato and Bread Salad
This recipe seems so simple yet creates much delight whenever it is served. The amounts are fairly forgiving, as are the ingredients. Mix and match the tomato colors for best taste and visuals.

Maque Choux

Well, we just finished a dramatic night race at The Kentucky Speedway which means we did a dinner service. We served Cajun food this week for the race menu and after the heat and humidity of the weekend I think it was a good choice.  read more . .

Recipe:  Maque Choux

The new Fall/Winter Schedule is posted for Culinary Courses at Clabber Girl! 

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