Monthly Archives: February 2015

Valentine’s Day at The Kitchen Island: Moules á la Monsieur Arnaud

Posted on February 27, 2015 by The Kitchen Island

Webster traveled extensively during his misspent youth (a period that ended a little more than 10 years ago, when he met me), and, aside from anything else he picked up, he certainly picked up some cooking skills. On our first … Continue reading →

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The Down and Dirty Martini

Posted on February 15, 2015 by The Kitchen Island

Webster sez: One of Wanda’s cold-weather favorites! The extra dirty martini. She uses vodka but gin is acceptable, too. (Admittedly, given my proclivity for a Tanqueray and tonic, the gin inventory here at The Kitchen Island is always in flux, … Continue reading →

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All Hail Caesar! (The salad that is!)

Posted on February 13, 2015 by The Kitchen Island

My first Caesar salad was almost 10 years ago, when Webster took me to meet some of his old friends in Virginia Beach, VA. We visited with this couple for a little while and then he took me to the … Continue reading →

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Smoked Salmon and Drinks Appetizer

Posted on February 8, 2015 by The Kitchen Island

A typical February day at The Kitchen Island consists of a steaming mug of herbal tea and a crackling fireplace.  Not today.  It’s 61 degrees and I’m sitting on the deck with a chocolate peanut butter smoothie reminiscing of one … Continue reading →

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