August 2015 Technicolor Dining News

Welcome to August! Summer is well underway in the Northern Hemisphere and the bounty of produce is a delight to see and enjoy. Ears of corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and berries available at farmer's markets, roadside stands, and super markets.

Growing up in New England the cool evenings of late August also represented the beginnings of Fall and a reminder that a return to school was on the horizon.


So what happened to the posts for the balance of  July? The plans for July came to a screeching halt as I observed family members deal with health challenges. One family member passed; one family member is on the road to recovery. In both instances, food was central to healing and nurturing. I am grateful for the support of friends of loved ones.

The adventures for July will appear in August. I also invite you to join me as I explore:

• Thai and Vietnamese dishes 
• A return to Versailles  - Versailles Kentucky that is!

Are you ready? Let's go!

Be well, 

Technicolor girl

August 2014 Technicolor Dining News

photo by TEP

I received the August edition of a catalog from one of my favorite stores a few days ago. The store's tag line for the month of August is, "The first blush of Fall'.  I stared at the words for a few minutes. Had summer passed that quickly? Where did the time go? Then the air conditioning turned on in my place and I sighed knowing that the summer was not quite over.

Growing up in Southern New England late August really was the the first blush of fall and in Northern New England leaves began to turn from green to a myriad of gold, orange and yellow hues. Warm days were followed by cool evenings. Soon  enough it would be time to pack away the t-shorts and shorts in exchange for long sleeved shirts and pants.

making spun sugar  - photo by TEP

So, what's on the agenda for August in present time?

• An evening assisting a Chef who is a member of Les Dames Escoffier
• A return visit to a restaurant that left me unimpressed on my first visit
• Attending a few cooking classes with , but with a surprise twist
• And more!

As always, I invite you to follow me on my Technicolor dining adventures.

Are you ready?


Be well,

Technicolor girl