14 February 2012

Sweet, Sweet Alchemies

We should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink... ~Epicurus

Who are you eating and drinking with this week? I am looking forward to breaking bread with fellow violinist, and good friend, Maia of sweet alchemies. She bakes the most scrumptious chocolate cakes as the one pictured above, and I'm quite certain she makes a divine vegetable stew, too.

Last weekend, we had friends round for dinner. I made Sichuan-style sea bass with wok-fried vegetables, Rioja-braised lamb shanks with chorizo and garlic, beetroot soup with feta followed by Maia's delightful orange chocolate brownies. Everyone loved the chocolate orange brownies. I had to fax the recipe to three friends yesterday. Don't be bashful. Go ahead and try this at home. Online Receipe HERE
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42 comments:

  1. Anonymous14 February 2012 at 11:51

    Those brownies look delicious and wok fried vegetable sound good too! Happy Valentines Day! xo

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  2. Real Exams14 February 2012 at 11:51

    It's great idea. Much appreciative.

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  3. mispapelicos14 February 2012 at 11:54

    I would be 10 kilos thinner if I would follow Epicurus wise thought, LOl.
    happy Saint Valentine´s day

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  4. Anonymous14 February 2012 at 13:16

    Oh that looks amazing
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  5. ceecee14 February 2012 at 14:44

    This would be perfect as a decadent breakfast treat on this Valentine's morning. Your menus always sound divine. A happy and delicious day to you!
    Catherine

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  6. MosaMuse14 February 2012 at 14:47

    that looks delicious!!
    happy valentinesday!
    xo
    MosaMuse

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  7. A Very Sweet Blog14 February 2012 at 15:06

    that brownie looks so good! i love brownies. :)
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  8. Karena14 February 2012 at 15:10

    A great friend to spend time with. The recipes and menu sound delish!

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  9. Adrienne Shubin14 February 2012 at 15:16

    Those look hard to resist!

    Happy Valentine's Day! xoxo, A

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  10. Couture Carrie14 February 2012 at 15:19

    Yummy post, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  11. Alexa14 February 2012 at 15:45

    Yum! The perfect sweet treat!

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  12. Vix14 February 2012 at 15:53

    That looks scrumptious and I'm not even a lover of sweet things.
    Liking the sound of the beetroot and Feta soup very much! x

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  13. Tiffany Kadani14 February 2012 at 16:23

    Love that quote! It's so true about life!

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  14. Amber14 February 2012 at 16:57

    yum yum!

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  15. Daphne14 February 2012 at 17:14

    that looks SOOOO freaking sweet! <3

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  16. Alicia14 February 2012 at 17:51

    That looks SUPER yummy! I am looking forward to dinner friday night with a friend. And then spending the weekend with another friend who lives out of state. We will eat, drink, and be merry. It'll be great!

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  17. Tanvi14 February 2012 at 18:24

    It looks delicious! :)

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  18. lesapeamusings.blogspot14 February 2012 at 18:37

    Thank you so much dearest for the recipe. I know I can always count on you to teach me something new.


    Love Lisa x

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  19. noone14 February 2012 at 18:56

    the food you made sounds delicious, it sure beats my 2 day old leftover pizza that I'm having for lunch right now LOL

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  20. Bravoe Runway14 February 2012 at 18:57

    Last week's dinner sounds delicious and love the cupcakes, Maia has an awesome blog :)

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  21. Martina14 February 2012 at 19:22

    Sounds so divine that food - must visit her blog! Happy Valentines dear!

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  22. Tanisha E14 February 2012 at 19:25

    do u ship internationally? I'll take one please.. lol

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  23. Carmen Vogue14 February 2012 at 20:17

    Happy Valentines Day! This looks great! I will be eating and drinking with my fiance and friends, since it's Valentines Day week as well as my birthday week! I hope you are enjoying your day.

    Lynn
    CARMEN VOGUE

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  24. Victoria14 February 2012 at 21:21

    How gorgeous...that looks divine and your meal sounds so fabulous and exquisite...thanks for these wonderful links..and conjuring decadence in my mind..beautiful post!
    Victoria

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  25. ellie14 February 2012 at 23:16

    Awesome! I will have to try this recipe! Such a great foodie pic!

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  26. little luxury list14 February 2012 at 23:50

    Oh my your entire menu sounds lovely! Ahh it would be so fun to have a meal together some time (I made my first batch of chocolate ganache yesterday - how easy and fun!)

    xoxo,
    Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  27. Fashionistable15 February 2012 at 00:17

    Oooh I want to come eat with you guys if that cake is anything to go by. Xxxx

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  28. Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake15 February 2012 at 01:01

    Oh, gosh, these brownies sound amazing!!! Thanks for sharing them and all their deliciousness!

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  29. kavery15 February 2012 at 01:30

    Choclate orange brownies = yum to the max.

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  30. emilie15 February 2012 at 03:16

    chocolate orange brownies! they sound divine. I'll give them a try the next time I need a brownie fix.

    Emilie
    www.liveeatsmile.blogspot.com

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  31. Content Director - Strong Female Leaders15 February 2012 at 04:34

    Sichuan style sounds tasty. The brownie looks delicious.
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  32. Anonymous15 February 2012 at 05:17

    I want the lamb shanks you speak of! LOL! thanks for stopping by my blog! I have a giveaway if you would like to enter!

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  33. PAPS15 February 2012 at 05:24

    Mmmm yummy. Will try it some time.
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  34. Maia15 February 2012 at 06:23

    Wow, thanks so much for the shout-out - very kind of you! I couldn't be more delighted that the brownies were such a hit!

    Hope you've been well... I have been so tremendously busy with the concert season. (Just returned from Sequoia, of all places, where we had 2 concerts; plus one on Thursday, and another yesterday; we played the sublime Schubert Quintet!) Must catch up on your wonderful posts!

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  35. anyaadores15 February 2012 at 06:47

    Looks absolutely divine:) Have a great day sweets,
    Axox

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  36. Ivana15 February 2012 at 08:01

    this looks so amazing and delicious! I need to make it asap!

    xx Ivana

    Stop by sometimes :)
    Macarons and Pearls

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  37. Diana Mieczan15 February 2012 at 10:16

    Mmm the orange chocolate brownies sound super delicious and I am totally going to try them:) Thank you, my dear. Have a fantastic morning. xo

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  38. Manuela15 February 2012 at 10:25

    uuuuuuuuuuh !!!!
    what a tentatation, my little chocolatechippie !

    xxx M.

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  39. Not Just A Pretty Dress15 February 2012 at 13:55

    I would love to be invited as your guest: the menu sounds delicious!

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  40. Larissa15 February 2012 at 17:08

    They look delicious, i'll sure try that recipe soon!
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  41. Unknown15 February 2012 at 18:36

    this looks sooo good!!

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  42. Yola Thorp15 February 2012 at 23:51

    Looks delicious.

    xx,
    www.yolathorp.com

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