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Balsam Mt Inn

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It was lovely to take a day and play at Balsam Mountain Inn on my way back from teaching workshops and playing in NC and TN. I hope to catch you at the festivals in PA or TN this month! Muriel  

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Quinoa Salad

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A good one from Eating for England Ingredients     1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed     1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil     1 3/4 cup water     1 can black beans, drained and rinsed     1 avocado, chopped into chunks     handful cherry tomatoes, quartered     1/2 red […]

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Easy Lamb Chops

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Thanks to Judy at Fresh Market for cooking tips. Lamb rib chops 3 per person. Marinate in white wine with mustard and mayonnaise, and rosemary if desired. Grill in pan with just a little olive oil and coarse black pepper, both sides, 5 min per side. Add sea salt while cooking. Fry thinly sliced potatoes, […]

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New World Flamenco Comes to Japan

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My New World Flamenco album with German Flamenco duo Tierra Negra has just been released in Japan. Featuring Pat Metheny’s original rhythm section, New World Flamenco is, according to Jazz Review, “a bright vivacious celebration of life through song…New World Flamenco is a guitar masterwork, the essence of what a collaboration should be…A truly wonderful […]

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Recording Continental Breakfast

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Great fun recording a tune today my next CD that Tommy Emmanuel and I wrote together, called Continental Breakfast. We worked out the parts at Azalia studio and then recorded in one take with drummer/perc Danny and Beth Gottlieb, playing cereal boxes and teapot here. Mark Kibble producing and adding vocals, great audio engineer Fett. […]

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Fresh Chanterelle Pasta with Lemon-Cream Brown Butter

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This recipe comes from the folks at Wooldridge Creek Winery in the Applegate Valley of Oregon. It certainly qualifies under the ‘Taste’ and ‘Time’ criteria. As for nutrition, this looks ‘richer’ than it is – a little goes a long way. Using whole wheat pasta deals stays away from refined flour and I sometimes substitute […]