Chef John Ash

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  • Fresh Peaches

    Stone fruits are one of my favorite things of summer, and fresh peaches are divine.  Especially when you can get them directly from the orchard.  In my recent radio program,… Read more

  • Strawberries

    STRAWBERRY SOUFFLÉS Serves 2 to 3 This is a simple souffle that can use any berry.  Perfect as a treat for you and that special someone!  Recipe doubles easily. 2… Read more

  • Cold Soups: One of the great foods of summer

    “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language” (from Henry James)  “When one has tasted watermelon, he knows what the angels… Read more

  • Desserts That Would Make Your Grandmother Proud

    These are sweets that shouldn’t be forgotten.  They are often the stuff of our childhood. Many have regional or international roots but if you aren’t from that part of the… Read more

  • Focaccia: A Bread Anyone Can Make

    Focaccia bread is one if not the most famous of Italian flatbreads. The word focaccia (pronounced “foh-KA–cha”) has Latin origin. The translation is “baked in coals”. Many believe that pizza… Read more

  • Stove-Top Smoked Salmon

    Stove-top smoking produces much of the same flavor and aroma that you can get with a grill. Stove-top smokers are available commercially, or you can make your own by using… Read more

  • Chicken Saltimbocca

    Serves 4 This dish is typical of the cuisine of the Lazio region and more precisely of the city of Rome. It has been exported all over Italy and sometimes… Read more

  • All About Eggs

    Eggs have been called nature’s most perfect food. One egg has thirteen essential vitamins and minerals, high-quality protein, unsaturated fats, and antioxidants, all for about seventy-five calories. Egg nutrients can… Read more

  • Crepes

    Learn to make sweet crepes, breakfast crepes, and even Vietnamese crepes! Crepes as we know them originated in Brittany in France.  They are thin pancakes made in dishes both sweet… Read more

  • Thanksgiving Leftovers

    One of the great things about Thanksgiving is lots of leftovers. One of the not so good things about Thanksgiving is lots of leftovers. I’m one of those who loves… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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