Thursday, September 3, 2009

Simple Pleasures


A treasure I brought home from Paris: Sea Salt with Black Truffles


A perfectly baked Idaho russet spud, no microwaving here, topped with sweet cream butter, sour cream and my Parisian treasure.


A simple, farm fresh fried egg and a slice of homemade bread. A sprinkle of "you know what" makes it sublime.


Artichokes, simply steamed, served with melted butter and lemon. Marinating and grilling are fun, but simple is where it's at.
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15 comments:

  1. SavoringTime in the KitchenSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    You're so right, Cathy. Sometimes simple is best...although they are sprinkled with pure 'gold' :) How wonderful that sea salt must taste with the truffles!

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  2. FoleySeptember 3, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Something I have never tasted is anything with black truffles! I've heard so many things about them and they must be as savory as reported.
    I agree too, baked potatoes are made to be BAKED not microwaved!!

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  3. noble pigSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Wow, what a find with that salt!

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  4. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.September 3, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    I always prefer the simple, the pure and the classic.

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  5. La Table De NanaSeptember 3, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    I remember that!!!!Great shots..Ooohhh Paris~:)

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  6. Kathy WalkerSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Love your pictures! I have never had truffles...someday, it will be a treat. Great post, Cathy.

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  7. KrisSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    You are so right....simple can't be beat. My Mom and I spent three weeks in Italy, 5 years ago. We were there during truffles season, and EVERYTHING had truffles in it. I almost hate to admit it, but I wasn't a big fan. I must try again.

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  8. Mary BergfeldSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    I so envy you that salt. I love how you've chosen to use it.

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  9. LisaSeptember 3, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    What a wonderful treat! And with every simple dish a memory of Paris. That's my kind of souvenir.

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  10. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenSeptember 4, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    Gorgeous photography - your food just jumps off of the plate. I brought back fleur de sell from France also, but (pout pout) I didn't see any with truffles in it. You lucky girl. But we did bring back a tiny truffle in a jar and some truffle oil.

    Thank for your not microwaving the potato. In my opinion it ruins it.
    Sam

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  11. PaulaSeptember 4, 2009 at 12:23 PM

    Oh merciful heaven, they sell a product like that?!! That does it, now I HAVE to go to Paris! That photo with the egg just about did me in! TOTAL YUM!

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  12. Barbara BakesSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    It looks like you're eating well!

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  13. Marilyn MillerSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Now I will be looking for this salt when I travel to Paris. Yummm!

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  14. pigpigscornerSeptember 5, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    My friend has been raving about this salt and I am dying to try this out!

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  15. KathleenSeptember 6, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    That looks wonderful!
    I am so happy to be back in blogland! Another simple pleasure that Hell makes difficult..:)

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