T creates image on one of our dyed eggs – using his pruners! Note: don’t try this at home! 🙂
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Easter Eggs – 1707 Style
Easter Eggs (l to r) 1. Artichoke leaves with vinegar; 2. Red onion skins with vinegar; 3. Yellow onion skins with vinegar; 4. Yellow onion skins, no vinegar;
A basket full of goodness!
We’ve had fun creating different natural looks for this year’s Easter baskets. Take a look at some of what T did, and let us know if you have questions! We’d love to hear from you!
1707’s chicken pad thai
Chicken Pad Thai ready to be served up
We used leftover rotisserie chicken (from, where else?, Costco!) to create a scrumptious chicken pad Thai meal. As usual, there was plenty — which we’ll use for weekday lunches or quick dinner options. We usually incorporate whatever fresh vegetables we have on hand – including sugar snap peas, snow peas, yellow, orange or green peppers.
orchids blooming
The beauty of blooming orchids in the midst of a winter storm.
1707s creamy asparagus soup
Delicious asparagus soup
It’s bitterly cold in the Chicago metro region tonight – even though tomorrow is the first day of spring. Unseasonably cold temps call for soup – at least at 1707! Here’s the skinny on T’s delicious creamy asparagus soup – with no cream added!
1707’s marinated poached/baked salmon
Salmon piping hot from the oven (top)Â
T outdid himself with dinner tonight – he marinated salmon overnight and poached/baked it to a tender and flaky perfection.
1707’s puffy german pancake
T created a stay-at-home German Pancake (also known as Dutch Baby). It baked up hot & fluffy and he served it with fresh lemon wedges, powdered sugar and piping hot coffee. A perfect Sunday morning breakfast! Â Continue reading
