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Before I even write another word, I'll confess- I am currently addicted to tomatoes. I just cannot seem to get enough, and right now they are everywhere.  I buy them even when I don't really need them,  solely because they're pretty sometimes, it's become a good problem to have.  A few weeks ago I went to a produce sale at the LSU Ag-Center- 15 minutes later I was loading my car with about thirty pounds of the most beautiful heirlooms. Yes, thirty! I know that is a LOT of tomatoes, but I had the best time choosing them and later making Gazpacho, beautiful salads, and the most wonderful preserves.  I made a tomato marmalade with saffron, which if I say so myself was out of this world- I'll be using it at work in my catering business, Gourmet Girls.   At home for dinner, we had Jumbo lump Crabmeat Gazpacho.  This is my favorite type of dinner in the summer.  Cooking seasonally by utilizing foods which are in their prime makes eating and preparing meals a joyful experi

Hope every one is enjoying the swirling heat today! Its going to hit 97F in some parts of New Jersey , I can take the heat but hate the humidity comes along with it. I am already looking for something    to drink to cool down, Thank God I bought a big watermelon on Saturday from Montgomery Farmers Market . If you are in the area, do check out this local farmers market during the summer, they have good selection of local produce from vegetables, fruits, local cheese, baked goods to   bee honey. It�s a great way to support the local farming community and getting the fresh produce for the week. Now back to the recipe, you will need a   mango, banana and oranges to make this super delicious smoothie. Below is the recipe: Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon chunks 1   cup of freshly squeezed orange juice 1 banana (sliced ) 1 cup ripe mango chunks � cup crushed ice � cup plain low fat yogurt 1 tbp honey Directions: 1.In a blender, add watermelon chunks, orange juice, banana, mango, yogurt and cru

It's a first day of summer 2015 and day could not have been any better , celebrating  the Father's Day with a perfect Colombian steak and a cool beer :-).  If you are just enjoying a blissful Sunday with your dad grilling in the backyard or just relaxing at home, this  colombian steak recipe will certainly enhance your appetite! I love to eat my steak over grilled potatoes , tomato salsa and good sausages ! Ingredients: 2 lbs top sirloin steaks 2 cups parsley 4 garlic cloves minced 1 cup olive oil   1/ 4 cup red wine vinegar   3 tablespoons water 1  1 / 2 tsp salt (to taste) 1 tsp black pepper (to taste) Directions: 1.     Prepare the marinate (chimichurri )-Add the parsley and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and process to make a thick sauce. 2.     Place half the chimichurri in a bowl for serving; pour the remainder over the meat. Cover and let mar

Hope everyone is enjoying the rainy spring weather in the east coast-:). I just got back from a fabulous short vacation: Montreal, Canada. I was looking for a road trip  during the Memorial day holidays and  Montreal fitted perfectly as its just 6 hrs drive from New Jersey. If you love french patisseries, Victorian architecture, cobbled stoned alleyways, art galleries, boutique restaurants then Montreal is a must in your travel list. We stayed in a beautiful boutique hotel: Chateau Versailles located in down town of Montreal (Sherbrooke street ) walking distances to all buzzling cafes ,hip restaurants , art galleries in the area.  This fine historic hotel was converted from 1676 built mansion still maintaining the old vintage charm with woodcarvings, ceiling friezes, Italian carved marble and ornate Dutch fireplaces.  Chateau Versailles Hotel, Montreal,Canada In our first day, we went on a site seeing walking tour through Saint �Laurent road, it reminded me of Philadelphia, old bri