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Celebrating gathering for great meals
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To complete our spring meal that included burrata and pea crostini and Mediterranean short ribs with polenta, I decided on a Victoria Sponge Cake with Blackberries and Lavender Cream. This was of course an homage to The Great British Baking Show, but I added an Australian twist! More on that in a bit.
This easy bresaola and arugula salad is a lunch-time favorite and one my husband and I were introduced to in Italy. I use this salad often when entertaining because it makes for a filling and easy meal and allows me to focus on being with friends and family rather than cooking.
Padrón peppers were one of our favorite food discoveries during our trip to Spain. These lovely little peppers are a popular tapas all over Spain and that’s no surprise. They’re super tasty and easy to throw together. Eating them also adds a little excitement to your meal — while most Padrón peppers are mild and…