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with Marie Nygren

Monthly Archive: October 2009

Friday

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October 2009

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My dog Pudge

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Everywhere I walk in Serenbe people ask me what kind of dog he is?

Pudge is a Standard Poodle Chow mix I have had for 10 years. There is nothing better than a beautiful Serenbe morning, walking in the woods with my dog Pudge.

Aren’t simple pleasures just the best!

Wednesday

28

October 2009

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Halloween Pumpkin Glow

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Pumpkin Glow in Serenbe is one of the great highlights of our year! As you can see, the neighborhood starts early in getting their decorations ready for the big night.
Our night will begin with a lovely party at one of our resident’s homes and will be followed by a dance party on the Selborne green where we have our weekly farmer’s market.
These are just a sampling of what you’ll see in Serenbe for Halloween.

Come down and join the fun! The dance party is from 9- 12 midnight with our own DJ and everyone in costume.

Wednesday

28

October 2009

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The many faces of Serenbe

Written by , Posted in "turkey vultures", "wildflower meadow", goats, serenbe

The turkey vultures graced us with their presence about a year ago and have been with us ever since. These amazing birds spread their wings to let the sunshine aid in keeping them clean and germ free.
The wonders of nature never cease to amaze me.
Some of our goats at the Inn at Serenbe.

Nature is such a beautiful sight, no words need to be spoken.

On an evening walk this is a typical sight in our wildflower meadow!

Monday

26

October 2009

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My recipe box

Written by , Posted in inn at serenbe, marie nygren, Recipe Articles

I have received some suggestions that you would like to see all my posted recipes in one place to make them easier to find.

Now you can click on “recipe” in the “Interested in older stories” column to the right to see all recipes  posted on my blog.

Thanks to my readers for the great feedback!

Saturday

24

October 2009

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My road trip to Dalton, Georgia

Written by , Posted in "Beaulieu carpet", "Dalton Ga", "serenbe nest homes", "US floors"

Recently I made a trip to Dalton Ga to visit the  showrooms for Beaulieu carpet and U.S. floors to see some selections we had for our new Serenbe Nest homes.

On the way I came across two very interesting places in the town of Cartersville, Agan’s bakery reminded me of something from years ago with it’s hometown goodness and wonderful selection of cookies, cakes, etc. I think I bought one of everything!

The  4 way lunch diner is a landmark in Cartersville. I was almost as tall as the building and on the inside they had a counter as long as the place and served up lots of homestyle cooking. What fun!

Friday

23

October 2009

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Thursday

22

October 2009

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Nathalie’s Arugula and Herb Salad

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Here is one of the wonderful recipes from Nathalie that we cooked during our Southern Chef Series. I know you will enjoy it as much as we did!
Nathalie Dupree’s Arugula and Herb Salad



    Dressing
  • 1/4 cup sherry vinegar

  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil


    Salad

  • 4 dried figs, cherries, or cranberries
  • 1-2 Bosc pears
  • 8 cups wild and/or fresh arugula, baby spinach, Bibb and/or Boston lettuce
  • 1 cup lemon balm leaves, mint, thyme, and/or basil
  • 1 fennel bulb, sliced
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecan pieces (optional)
  • 3/4 cup croutons (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sliced or roughly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese



Whisk vinegar and mustard together; add salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in olive oil until dressing is emulsified. Cut off tough parts of figs and chop into small pieces. Peel and core pears and slice. Add fruit to dressing to soften figs and keep pears from turning color. Toss cleaned and stemmed greens and herbs together and set aside. Just before serving, add dressing to greens gradually, spooning in fruit. Toss until leaves are coated but not soggy. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Toss well with pecans, croutons, and cheese.

Monday

19

October 2009

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Cooking with Nathalie for Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles

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In the over 30 years I have known Nathalie, I had never cooked with her. When the class was scheduled at Serenbe, Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles magazine asked if they could do a feature piece on it. Nathalie agreed to fly in early for a photo shoot on Sunday morning before the class started. We agreed to cook several of the items that would be taught for the class.


My friend Dana helped me that morning to get the kitchen “camera ready”- the prepped food in pretty bowls and vegetable vignettes. Nathalie and I were to have food and ourselves camera ready at 11am. The photographer and writer would show up at 10 am to set up for the 11 am shoot.

Well, our set up became the shoot. The photographer just started snapping away as we started cooking. And as we cooked, Nathalie and I started a playful banter about our philosophy of cooking and eating. 



Joking and jesting were as much a part of the morning as were the finished dishes. Nathalie would turn a pot up to caramelize the onions and I’d turn it down because I thought she was burning them. Then she’d turn it back up. We obviously had different definitions of caramelizing!

Then she’d say something about a particular technique and I’d chime right in or vice versa. It became the Fric and Frac show in the kitchen. I loved the banter as much as the cooking. Nathalie has such a wry sense of humor. It is one of her many gifts and created a hilarious morning for all those in the kitchen with us.

Saturday

17

October 2009

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Saturday

17

October 2009

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