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Tante Thea’s Red Wine Cake Recipe
Posted by Gina Leto - Owner, Esthetic Living on Aug 25th 2017
I think we all have a couple of recipes that evoke such happy memories that making them always puts us in a happy place. This is my “happy” recipe. Growing up, I was lucky enough to spend summer
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Sautéed Mushrooms To Die For: How to Make this Scrumptious Meal
Posted by Gina Leto - Owner, Esthetic Living on Jul 28th 2017
Many years ago, on a summer evening much like tonight, my cousin took me to this wonderful little Spanish tapas bar in Old Sachsenhausen in Frankfurt, Germany. Sachsenhausen is always fun but even bet
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French Apéro: 4 Cocktails to Have Before Dinner This Summer
Posted by Esthetic Living Team on Jun 16th 2017
Fancy cocktails are not a French thing. While the French like their apéritif, they like to keep it simple and there are a few staples that take them through the summer and outdoor dining season. Ke
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Quiche Lorraine Recipe: How to Make This Traditional French Dish
Posted by Gina Leto - Owner, Esthetic Living on Jun 14th 2017
Having a French husband, quiche is a bit of a dietary requirement in our house and, as the kids love it as well, I tend to make it a few times throughout the year.A freshly baked quiche, a green salad
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Making Pie Crust – Not Such a Big Deal Anymore: Gina's Tips for Making A Pie Crust
Posted by Gina Leto - Owner, Esthetic Living on May 18th 2017
When I lived in Switzerland, good quality, pre-made (pre-rolled!) pie crust was available in every supermarket. So making a quiche or pie (tarte) was fairly quick and simple. Moving ba
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Simple Salsa Recipe for Cinco de Mayo
Posted by Gina Leto - Owner, Esthetic Living on May 4th 2017
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