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Hello folks, thanks for stopping by. Today I will show you two items-a cross and a wreath. The cross is made of cinnamon sticks and wrapped together with ribbon. I love it.</div>
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This wreath was a labor of love-it started out as a straw wreath my mother gave me last Christmas. I've been moving it around for a year, trying to figure out where to hang it (it is huge). I finally decided I will use it this season. I wrapped burlap around it to give it a good base.</div>
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The vintage doilies are mod podged on. I let it dry for 24 hrs before gluing the other embellishments on. The silver star I made out of wooden cloth pins-painted them and added glitter. The heart looking thingy is from a palm tree. Spray painted that as well. </div>
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The xmas sign and the name sign are cardboard letters, painted white, and covered in glitter. I glued them on using Fabri-Tac. I used the bells on the ribbon to hang the wreath. I put it on my front door. What do you think? I really adore it. Happy Holidays, linking up at <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Under the table and dreaming</a>, <a href="http://www.%20tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">tipjunkie</a>, <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan's</a> and here. Cheers,</div>
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Hello everyone, today I'm sharing a few snapshots of my dogs in the snow. We got hammered with about 8 in. the other day. That is more snow than we had in the last few years all together. Here is my sleepy village-view from my computer room.</div>
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Here is Feger, 16 yrs old. </div>
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Spike and Bella taking a break from play.</div>
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Here they are running in the snow. You can see the fields behind the house are snow covered. Meanwhile the snow has melted and we have temp's in the 40's. </div>
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Hello, it's almost Christmas. We've got the fire place going and the mantel all decked out. This is the coziest time of the year. I can't wait for Christmas in front of the fire place. </div>
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In keeping with our silver & white theme we used candles and deers to accent the rustic fire place. I made the Believe banner. The mirror is an antique from a flea market. The wood is collected from walks with the dog. Happiest of Holidays to you! Cheers,</div>
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Happy 3. Advent! Today I'm sharing our Advent Wreath-self made. Our local flower store has an Advent display on the last Sunday in November, and you can go and get inspired or buy pre-made items.</div>
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They also give you the option to put together your own wreath, which is what we did.</div>
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We chose a moss wreath and silver candles to go with our silver and white color scheme. The deer are felt and I glued them on the wreath. </div>
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Dried potpourri items round of this ensamble. I love it-what do you think?</div>
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Hello everyone, today I will show you a few pictures of our Christmas tree. I added some more things to it since these photos were taken, I just didn't take any pictures yet.</div>
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Our theme this year is white and silver. We made or touched up all ornaments ourselves. The tree looked absolutely awful in the German house-apparantly ceilings are higher here than in the US. In the US the tree touched the ceiling, whereas here it looked small and lost. I had to prop it up on a side table - I think it turned out well. </div>
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The letters are cardboard cut outs, I painted them white and then sprinkled glitter on them. I will post a tutorial soon. </div>
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Hello, today I'm showing you guys some German Christmas Cookies. I have started my baking this past weekend, a bit behind schedule. I made a couple of stollen (see here) and some cookies.</div>
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These hanging cookies become transparent with melted lolli pops.</div>
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Gingerbread cookies made to look like snowflakes.</div>
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These are sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Yummy.</div>
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Butter cookies hanging of the tree. Very traditional.</div>
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These are filled with Nutella-delish.</div>
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Spitzbuben-filled with jelly. One of our favorite cookies.</div>
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These are cuties-perfect for Ladies tea. I hope you enjoyed this glimpse into my home's baking. I will post more yummy recipes soon.</div>
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Cheers everyone, are you ready for Thanksgiving? I have to tell you I am more exited about the day after Thanksgiving (no, not Black Friday). It is the day when we start decorating for Christmas! It has been a tradition in our home. We decorate the inside and the outside of the house, put up the tree, lights, everything. It is also time to start the Christmas baking.</div>
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Here is a look at what we've done last year-a Bavarian Christmas. I posted about the traditions, food, recipes and history of Christmas in Bavaria (my home).</div>
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Hello all - it's almost Turkey day! Today I'm sharing a last minute craft with you: chalk painted rocks with words. I wanted to do a guest favor, but was running out of time, so I went out back and gathered up some rocks, spray painted them with chalk paint and wrote words on them after they had dryed. </div>
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Each guest get's to pick a rock and we then talked about the meaning of each word as we were gathered at the table. What do you think? Which word would you like to draw? </div>
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Cut pumpkin into 1 inch cubes, save seeds and put aside. You do not need to remove the pumpkin skin, since it gets soft when cooking. Peel onion, garlic cloves and ginger and cut into small pieces. Warm up the butter or oil and fry until onions become slightly transparent. Add pumpkin, potatoes, garlic and ginger. Saute for 2 minutes and then add vegetable stock. Bring to a boil and then add a splash of lemon and the sweet cream. Simmer for 20 minutes. Let cool slightly and puree. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with a dash of whipped cream and roasted pumpkin seeds.</div>
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Hello everyone, how are you? Are you enjoying the season? Isn't fall such a cozy season? The days are getting shorter and you want to bundle up when going outside. Here are some cozy ideas for your home! </div>
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For the nut apple windcatcher you first cut a string of twine as long as you like your windcatcher to be. Start with the apple, wrap twine around its stem and then add leaves and nuts as you go up the string. Tie the string around the nuts (use glue if you would like) for the leaves poke a little hole in the leave feed the string through it. Once you have enough leaves and nuts ont he string, tie it onto the branch. You can choose how long each string is and how many across you want to do. Last wrap some string around each end of the branch to form a loop where you can hang the branch from. Et Voila! </div>
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When you are done using the mobile you can hang it outside for the squirrel and birds to eat. Talk about eco friendly! I hope you are enjoying the cooler weather and the change of seasons. Linking up<a href="http://dobermans-by-the-sea.blogspot.com/p/link-parties.html" target="_blank"> here</a> and at <a href="http://tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tipjunkie</a> and <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan's</a>. </div>
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Hello my friends, welcome to fall! It has been exactly one year now that we have moved to Germany. I've gotten used to it and fall is quickly becoming a favorite season. The leaves are starting to change color and the fields have been harvested. The second crop is growing, the geese are out on the fields, all sure signs that winter is approaching. Living out in the country side gives you access to nature's bounty-apples, chestnuts, walnuts, corn-all right at your door step waiting for you to collect them.</div>
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Look at those apples! The best part is its all natural. Even the old German apples and pears grow here. You won't find these at the supermarket. I need to make a cake and do some canning! I have already decorated for fall, we got a bunch of pumpkins, nuts, and apples and stuck to the rustic theme that fits the house. More to come soon. </div>
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I have discovered two other ingredients that I have not used before-Pfifferlinge and Steinpilze (mushrooms) and chestnuts (the eating kind). I have cooked with the mushrooms and they are delish! I'm waiting to use the chestnuts in a deer stew this season. A collegue who hunts introduced me to them, he brought in a crock pot wild boar stew with chestnuts, and it was one of the best things I ever ate. Recipes to follow in the coming weeks. </div>
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Have you made plans yet for Halloween? I think I'm going to do the Been Boed bags again and give candy to the neighbourhood kids. Nothing fancy. We are looking forward to going away for Thanksgiving-the Bavarian Alps are calling. More about that soon, too. </div>
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Hello, how is everyone today? It is officially summer - the perfect time to share some fruity summer cakes with you. German women do a lot of baking-usually at least once a week they will make a cake to be eaten with breakfast or coffee. Our yard is full of berries - I'm going to have to make lot's of jam and cakes in order to use them all. <br />The cake above is called 'Stachelbeer cake', it is made with a green berry that has a sour taste to it. Don't know the english name, haven't really seen this berry outside of GE. <br />
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The apple cake (Apfelkuchen) is very moist and sweet-I love it. Add some whipped cream or ice cream and you have one decadent dessert.<br />
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Donauwellen (Donube waves) are very sweet-chocolate, cream and cherries.</div>
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This is poppy seed cake with Johannisbeeren-again, not sure of what you would call those berries in the US.</div>
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These strawberry cream filled rolls are a classic. You make bisquick dough and then just add the filling and roll. My Oma used to make the best cakes! Do you have a favorite summer cake? Cheers,</div>
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This is perfect for a patriotic summer holiday. We got the first strawberries from our yard yesterday, and they are so sweet and tasty. The other berries are rippening well, and I can't wait to show!</div>
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Happy Memorial Day and let's not forget about our Soldiers past and present.</div>
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Hello and happy Memorial Day weekend to you! Today I'm sharing a few beachy decor ideas with you. I finally reorganized my craft room and was amazed at the amount of unused shells and beach treasures. I decided to add some new coastal touches to my home. Here is what I was inspired by.</div>
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I just heart this-glue some driftwood to a glass bowl and add sand for instant beach style. Love the texture of the sisal as well.</div>
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I've got a few of those razor clam shells as well-found on the New England coast. Finally a use for them.</div>
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How cool is this coat rack? Perfect for a beach cottage. So, what are your Memorial Day plans? We are going home to spend time with my family and celebrate my grandmother's 87th birthday. She is in the hospital until Tuesday, but at least we get to see her. Cheers,</div>
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Hello there, nice to have you visiting us ! Today I'm sharing my burlap utensil holder tutorial. I did this project a while back-Easter last year. I am just now getting around to posting it. Sad-I know.</div>
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I had some left over burlap from Christmas and decided to put it to use. I first measured how long each utensil holder needed to be by laying my silverware out on it. Then I measured double that length, so I can fold it over for a pocket. I glued the sides inward before glueing everything together for a nice edge. I used fabri-tac, but you could have also sewn it together. When you fold over the pocket make sure you leave enough room for your silver ware to show. I placed some lace on the front, for a vintage touch. <br />
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<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">20 </span><span itemprop="name">large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">1 cup</span> <span itemprop="name">dry white wine</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">20 </span><span itemprop="name">large crab fingers or crab claws</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">3/4 cup</span> <span itemprop="name">unsalted butter, cut into pieces</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">3 tablespoons</span> <span itemprop="name">finely chopped fresh parsley</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">2 tablespoons</span> <span itemprop="name">fresh lemon juice</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount"></span><span itemprop="name">Kosher salt</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount"></span><span itemprop="name">Freshly ground white pepper</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
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<li><div style="text-align: center;">. Add white wine to skillet, stirring with a wooden spoon to loosen any bits stuck to bottom of pan. Bring mixture to a boil. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture is reduced by half. Add reserved shrimp and crab claws to skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.</div></li>
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Hello everyone, today I'm sharing some pictures of my garden house. We had some warm days back in April, so we decided to beachify the yard. I already showed you the front yard. I added some beach signs, candles, and my lobster bucket. The blue bench was a road side find and I painted it blue. The red table I painted as well.</div>
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The life ring I found walking my dog on a lake, and the buyoi is a find from the New England Shore. Meanwhile the yard is blooming and looks like a dschungle. I need to take some photos to show you. Linking up here. Cheers for now,</div>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How are you today? A few weeks ago we had warm weather (back to freezing now) and everyone was out working in their yard. I am really craving the beach as I told you in <a href="http://dobermans-by-the-sea.blogspot.com/2012/03/dreaming-of-beach.html" target="_blank">this post</a>. My DH and I brought out the sea shells and transformed the front of the house into a little coastal zone.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All my sea treasures are found on the beach! Even the <a href="http://dobermans-by-the-sea.blogspot.com/2011/02/crafts-driftwood-sign.html" target="_blank">wooden sign</a> I found at the Long Island Sound and transformed it into a door sign. Usually there are sea shells on the sign, but they fell off during the last move and I haven't gotten around to re-glueing them. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We added some flowers and Doberman signs. The tree is actually blooming now. I will show you soon.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I brought the palm tree out, too. Need to add more plants still. I'm also working on a coastal wreath for the front door. What do you think? Linking up <a href="http://dobermans-by-the-sea.blogspot.com/p/link-parties.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. Cheers,</div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/">Pin It</a><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript">
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello friends, even though Easter is over I would like to show you our traditional Easter tree we made. I'm a little behind in posting, my grandmother has been admitted to the hospital again on Easter Sunday and we weren't sure if she would pull through. She is stable for now. My mother is scheduled to have heart surgery next week. If you can include them in your thoughts and prayers I would appreciate it.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This year was the first time in years we set up an Easter tree. I just cut some branches from the yard and added wooden and plastic Easter eggs. I ended up setting it out front. Isn't it cute?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you ever done an Easter tree?</div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/">Pin It</a><script src="http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript">
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="color: #0b5394;">Roasted Grouper with Seafood Risotto and Champagne Citrus Beurre Blanc </span></em></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #e06666;">For the grouper</span></u></div><span class="photocredit"><br />
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<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">2 tablespoons</span> <span itemprop="name">canola oil</span> </div></li><br />
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">4 </span><span itemprop="name">(6- to 7-ounce) skinless grouper fillets</span> </div></li><br />
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount"></span><span itemprop="name">Kosher salt</span> </div></li><br />
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="name">Freshly ground black pepper</span> </div></li><br />
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Preparation</h3><ol itemprop="instructions"><li><div style="text-align: center;"> Preheat oven to 450°.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;"> Prepare Seafood Risotto and Champagne-Citrus Beurre Blanc; cover, and keep warm.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;"> Heat oil in an oven-safe, nonstick skillet over high heat. Sprinkle grouper with salt and pepper. Place fish in pan, and reduce heat to medium. Cook 2 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven, and bake 6 minutes or until fish is just cooked through. Serve over Seafood Risotto and Champagne-Citrus Beurre Blanc.</div></li>
</ol><div style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="color: #cc0000;">Seafood Risotto</span></u></div><div class="enterGroceryInfo" style="text-align: center;"><form id="groceryStoresForm" jquery1334219832430="95"><span itemprop="amount">2 tablespoons</span> <span itemprop="name">extra virgin olive oil</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">1/2 cup</span> <span itemprop="name">finely chopped onion</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">1 teaspoon</span> <span itemprop="name">minced garlic</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">2 cups</span> <span itemprop="name">Arborio or Carnaroli rice</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">1/2 cup</span> <span itemprop="name">white wine</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">3 cups</span> <span itemprop="name">warm chicken stock or broth, divided</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">1 </span><span itemprop="name">(6-ounce) fresh lobster tail, diced</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">4 ounces</span> <span itemprop="name">fresh rock shrimp or other small shrimp, peeled and deveined</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">1/4 cup</span> <span itemprop="name">yellow corn kernels</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">1/4 cup</span> <span itemprop="name">sliced leeks</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">2 tablespoons</span> <span itemprop="name">mixed chopped herbs (chervil, tarragon, chives)</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">3 tablespoons</span> <span itemprop="name">diced tomato</span> <br />
<span itemprop="amount">2 tablespoons</span> <span itemprop="name">unsalted butter</span> <br />
<span itemprop="name">Kosher salt</span> <br />
<span itemprop="name">Freshly ground white pepper</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></form></div><h3 style="text-align: center;">Preparation</h3><ol itemprop="instructions"><li><div style="text-align: center;"> Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add rice, stirring to coat; cook 2 minutes. Add wine, and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes or until wine is absorbed.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;"> Add 1 cup chicken stock, and cook, stirring constantly, until absorbed. Repeat with 1 more cup chicken stock.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;"> Stir in remaining 1 cup broth, lobster, shrimp, corn, and leeks; cook 2 minutes. Stir in herbs, tomato, and butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper </div></li>
</ol><ul><li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount"><u><span style="color: #cc0000;">For the sauce</span></u></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">1 cup</span> <span itemprop="name">finely sliced shallots</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">2 cups</span> <span itemprop="name">dry Champagne or white wine</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">3 tablespoons</span> <span itemprop="name">white wine vinegar</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">1/2 teaspoon</span> <span itemprop="name">whole black peppercorns</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">1 </span><span itemprop="name">bay leaf</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">1 tablespoon</span> <span itemprop="name">fresh lemon juice</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">1 tablespoon</span> <span itemprop="name">orange juice</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">1 tablespoon</span> <span itemprop="name">fresh lime juice</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount">1 1/2 cups</span> <span itemprop="name">(3 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount"></span><span itemprop="name">Kosher salt</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
<li itemprop="ingredient" itemscope="" itemtype="http://data-vocabulary.org/RecipeIngredient"><div style="text-align: center;"><span itemprop="amount"></span><span itemprop="name">Freshly ground white pepper</span> <span itemprop="preparation"></span></div></li>
</ul><h3 style="text-align: center;">Preparation</h3><ol itemprop="instructions"><li><div style="text-align: center;"> Combine first 8 ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid has almost evaporated.</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;"> Reduce heat to low; gradually add butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking after each addition, until melted. Strain mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer, discarding solids. Season to taste with salt and pepper.</div></li>
</ol><div class="author" style="text-align: center;">Recipe courtesy of Frank McMahon, Hank's Seafood Restaurant, Charleston, SC via CL.</div>Simone @ Doberman's by the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01003888606496722181noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719302773772814038.post-44399652799457091842012-04-13T10:45:00.000+02:002012-04-13T10:45:01.287+02:00Fowl Cay, Bahamas<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2012/04/fowl_cay/0412_fowl-cay-boats-l.jpg?400:400" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The Middle of Nowhere" border="0" height="320px" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2012/04/fowl_cay/0412_fowl-cay-boats-l.jpg?400:400" width="320px" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photographer: Cedric Angeles </span><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/travel/fowl-cay-vacation-00414000074603/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> CL</span></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit">Let's go away and take a mental vacation at Fowl Cay Resort in the Bahamas. I came across this lovely island surfing the net recently. The resort consists of several villas that have been renovated and re-opened last year. You can book a week all inclusive starting at $9,500. I think I will stick with the virtual tour or wait until I have a boat. It does seem like a fun island-secluded, white beaches, clear water, fresh food. They even have little piggies swimming in the ocean and they are being fed by tourists. There is also a cool cave you can snorkel to.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit">Perhaps one day I will make it to a tropical island, until then Florida is the next best thing. What do you think? Where have you vacationed? Cheers,</span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit">Hello, today I thought it would be fun to share some tips on how to decorate with a coastal touch. While we are land-locked right now, we plan to eventually live in FL. One can never start planning to soon! Meanwhile I add coastal touches to our German house. I love the fireplace with the sea treasures-I could totally do that!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><img alt="Bring the Wicker Indoors" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2011/11/15-ways-to-accessorize/bring-wicker-inside-l.jpg?400:400" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photographer: Jonny Valiant </span><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/easy-ways-to-add-coastal-accents-00414000072588/page16.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> CL</span></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit">Nothing says coastal like wicker and sea grass - in and outside the home. I can envision sea grass dining room chairs and a master bed.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><img alt="Fake a Remote Retreat" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2011/11/15-ways-to-accessorize/remote-retreat-l.jpg?400:400" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photographer: Jean-Philippe Piter </span><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/easy-ways-to-add-coastal-accents-00414000072588/page15.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> CL</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit">How cool is this tropical looking bed room retreat? You would have to add a Doberman in my house.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><img alt="Work in Woven Baskets" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2011/11/15-ways-to-accessorize/woven-baskets-l.jpg?400:400" /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photographer: Jean-Philippe Piter </span><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/easy-ways-to-add-coastal-accents-00414000072588/page8.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> CL</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit">Baskets of all sorts-one can never have too many baskets. I use them to hold fruit, napkins, and, of course, sea shells.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><img alt="Go a Little Glam" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2011/11/15-ways-to-accessorize/go-glam-l.jpg?400:400" /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photographer: Annie Schlechter </span><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/easy-ways-to-add-coastal-accents-00414000072588/page7.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> CL</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit">Mirrors and texture in your favorite colors. If you stick with pillows or throws you can easily exchange them.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><img alt="Cue the Colored Glass" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2011/11/15-ways-to-accessorize/colored-glass-l.jpg?400:400" /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photographer: Colleen Duffley </span><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/easy-ways-to-add-coastal-accents-00414000072588/page6.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> CL</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit">Lot's of light, wooden floors and touches of colored glass. I love airy rooms.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><img alt="Don't Forget the Driftwood" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2011/11/15-ways-to-accessorize/dont-forget-driftwood-l.jpg?400:400" /></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photographer: William Waldron </span><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/easy-ways-to-add-coastal-accents-00414000072588/page5.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> CL</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit">White is always in style and driftwood is another great coastal accent.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><img alt="Punch Up the Color" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2011/11/15-ways-to-accessorize/punch-up-color-l.jpg?400:400" /></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photographer: Paul Costello </span><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/easy-ways-to-add-coastal-accents-00414000072588/page3.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via </span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">CL</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit">I love this teal color in the cabinets-it makes the dishes pop.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><img alt="Say It with Sea Grass" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2011/11/15-ways-to-accessorize/sea-grass-rug-l.jpg?400:400" /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photographer: Jeff McNamara </span><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/decorating/easy-ways-to-add-coastal-accents-00414000072588/page2.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> CL</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit"><span class="photocredit">Different textures and a mix of style make this living space cozy and casual. Have you found an accent that you can work with ? </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><br />
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