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Soft Boiled Eggs with Caviar
Breakfast in bed? Yes, please. ‘Tis the stuff dreams are made of. Who hasn’t had a fantasy about that? So simple, yet so elegant. What a statement this presentation makes! It whispers you are worth every minute of my time and every ounce of my soul. Okay, maybe that’s a bit much. But still. Look at this loveliness! Gently boil the egg and then sabotage it to expose the runny yolk. Embellish it with a dollop of crème fraîche, caviar, and a snip of chives. Then dip your toast soldiers into that golden goodness and, well, what you do with the rest of your day is up to you. About…
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Oysters with Pink Peppercorn Mignonette
Oysters intrigue me on so many levels: from their vital role in the ocean ecosystem to the anticipation of cracking open the bivalve to find the treasure inside. Oysters are often associated with special occasions. Valentine’s Day is no exception. And to adhere to the red and pink motif of the holiday, I chose to make this mignonette with pink peppercorns. This is by far the best recipe for Pink Peppercorn Mignonette you will ever eat! No, that’s a lie. It’s not true at all. Why? Because those bold, beautiful berries you are buying in the store are not really pink peppercorns. Peppercorns come from Piper nigrum, and they are…
