Friday, July 30, 2010

Share your Photos!

We would love to see what our friends have done with their Laudable Linens to create a great table! Post your pictures below and see what great ways our friends have used their Linens to display them! Get fresh ideas and show off your table at the same time!



Our friend Lisa sent in a great photo of her Linen:



Here is a photo of my new tablecloth your mom made for me. I told her how great it looks and that I would send a couple photos. I love how it turned out! I think this is such a wonderful option. I hate washing and ironing a table cloth every time I use it Keep me posted if you get more in with this color scheme Tell your mom thanks again!
















Swap stories!



We would also love to hear any other great stories or tips you have to share! Any funny stories or experiences that has happened while at The Palate or during one of our fun cooking classes! Please email or post your stories below!

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Let's Share Recipes!




Calling all customers and friends of The Palate,


Do you have a great recipe? Please come and share your favorite recipes that you are enjoying this summer! We would love to hear what you have been cooking up and if you've been using any of your great products from The Palate! This is a great way to learn some new tricks and try out some new recipes that we can share. Please start posting your ideas and recipes below!





As a treat we will share one of the recipies from one of our classes taught by the great chef, Judy Krohn! Enjoy:)




Boston Lettuce w/ apple Currants
Serves 8




Dressing
3 T white wine vinegar
1 small shallot minced
2 T Dijon
2 T chopped flat leaf parsley
2/3 cup virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Salad
3 head Boston lettuce cut into bite size pieces
1 small granny smith apple, peeled, cored, and sliced thin
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/3 cup currants
3 T toasted pine nuts

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, shallots, Dijon, parsley
Slowly whisk in oil until thickens slightly
Season w/ salt and pepper

In a large bowl, combine lettuce, red onion, apple, currants and pine nuts, toss w/ desired amount of dressing






Now it's your turn!