Tandem Tasters

Pumpkin and Ricotta Tart

by Maralyn | Nov 29, 2011 | Dessert recipes, Recipes | 0 |

This is a favorite that is good at any time of year. . . . . . . .. . . . Pumpkin and Ricotta Tart Ingredients 3/4 cup pumpkin, processed in blender or food processor 3/4 cup (6 ounces) ricotta cheese, well drained to eliminate...

Chestnuts and Brussels Sprouts in Butter

by Maralyn | Nov 27, 2011 | Recipes, Vegetable recipes | 0 |

The Hill Team loves chestnuts. We remember buying those warm bags of crunchy, creamy goodness from street vendors in New York City. Similar to the braziers in Italy, chestnuts are cooked in their skins on a grill set up on a...

Thanksgiving Recipes for Planned-Overs and Tips

by Maralyn | Nov 20, 2011 | Casseroles, Poultry Recipes, Recipes, Soup Recipes | 0 |

Thanksgiving Recipes, Tips & Leftovers By Maralyn Hill & Brenda Hill ‘The Tandem Tasters’ was originally published on Big Blend’s Creative Celebrations. The season for feasting is nearly here. Our team plans to...

Andrew Schloss’ Fire-Roasted Pumpkin Filled with Wild Mushroom Risotto and Mascarpone

by Maralyn | Nov 20, 2011 | Chefs, Recipes, Vegetable recipes | 2 |

The Tandem Tasters were fortunate to spend a week at Rancho La Puerta with Andy Schloss, when we were all presenters. Andy was the “Celebrity Chef.” Naturally, we attended his cooking demonstrations. He has authored 15 published cookbooks and appeared on many national television shows. Andy focused on grilled food and the recipe we are sharing is one he and his wife serve at their own Thanksgiving dinner for those who are vegetarians.

Vermont Maple Syrup -Recipes and Tips, Warm Spiced Rum Cider, Apple Maple Salmon

by Maralyn | Nov 12, 2011 | Artisian food, Beverages, Cheers, Cocktails, Drinks Alcoholic Recipes, Fish recipes, Food, Recipes, Wine, Wine pairings | 2 |

The Hill Team enjoys meandering along the country trails of Vermont to sample delicious food, especially cheeses and real maple syrup. I recently took a 10 day road trip during peak foliage through the green mountains and many...

Cheers for a Lavender Lemon Drop

by Maralyn | Nov 8, 2011 | Beverages, Cheers, Cocktails, Drinks Alcoholic Recipes | 0 |

Maralyn and I meet with a small group of writers when she is visiting on Longboat Key, Florida. The last time we enjoyed lavender lemonade and shortbread cookies infused with fresh French lavender. We indulged and then posted...

White Gazpacho Soup

by Maralyn | Oct 11, 2011 | Recipes, Soup Recipes, Vegetable recipes | 0 |

The Tandem Tasters love making and sampling soup, anytime of year. Our team begins to taste and test new soups every autumn for one of our culinary columns. Since summer weather seems to be hanging on in Florida and Arizona, we...

Lavender Sugar–Sweet & Simple by Karen O’Dowd, Longboat Key

by Maralyn | Aug 3, 2011 | Dessert recipes, Easy recipes, Recipes | 6 |

Karen is a good friend of Tandem Tasters. We have the most innovative treats whenever we get together for food, writing and friendship. . Last week she brought her homemade lavender sugar to a culinary event. We all enjoyed...

Two years in a row! Rancho La Puerta wins “World’s Best” and We are on the Events Calender for 2012

by Maralyn | Jul 20, 2011 | Destinations, Luxury travel, Spas, Travel, Writers, Writing | 1 |

The Tandem Tasters and Travelers agree that Rancho La Puerta is the best. The Ranch is one of our favorite retreats for enrichment for all the senses.
In addition to this wonderful award of recognition, we are happy to say that we are on the “Events Calendar” for the week of July 14, 2012. Go this year and plan to return to hear us present next year. We will be conducting workshops on how to write, market and publish your book. We’ll include more on that soon as we are lined up with a terrific group of presenters to take advantage of ourselves.

Fried Green Tomatoes

by Maralyn | Jun 22, 2011 | Appetizers, Food, Recipes, Restaurant review, Vegetable recipes | 2 |

The Tandem Tasters have always enjoyed the sweet, tangy, taste of fried green tomatoes. Our grandmothers and mothers made us this crunchy dish in order to use up the extra green tomatoes that we grew in abundance in our summer...