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Pumpkin quiche with blue cheese & thyme
(serves 4 to 6)
375 g shortcrust pastry (ready-rolled)
500 g meat of pumpkin or butternut squash
200 ml milk
4 eggs
200 g single cream
1 tbsp fresh thyme leavesnutmeg,
salt,
pepper
100 g blue cheese
Pre-heat oven to 200 C.
Cut the pumpkin/squash meat into bite-size chunks and spread on a baking tray lined with non-stick paper. Sprinkle with salt, then transfer to the oven and roast for about 30 minutes, until tender.Meanwhile, line a quiche dish or spring-form mould with the shortcrust pastry (if using store-bought, like me, it is not necessary to grease the dish beforehand, as the pastry contains enough fat for it to release easily once baked), then pierce pastry with a fork all over.Blind bake the pastry: line the pastry with grease-proof paper, fill with baking beans (or any pulses you have to hand - alternatively you can use a similar, smaller mould which will fit snugly into your dish).Once the pumpkin/squash is ready, remove from the oven, keep door open for 5 minutes to release the steam that has formed from the vegetables, then put in the quiche dish and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the lining and pulses/baking beans, then bake for another 5 minutes.Meanwhile, mix the pumpkin/squash meat with the milk in a blender, then beat the eggs and cream and fold in the vegetable purée. Stir in the thyme leaves, then season generously with salt, pepper and nutmeg to your liking.Pour into the pastry case, spread with the diced blue cheese (pushing the cheese in if you wish, as some will float depending on their density), then bake the quiche in the oven for about 45 minutes until set. When the pumpkin mix is starting to brown, cover with some alu-foil or grease-proof paper to prevent it from burning.Remove from the oven and leave to stand for 5-10 minutes.
Serve with a crisp salad on the side.
Serve with a crisp salad on the side.
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Family Silver
I got this silver at my mom's and polished it up. It's beautiful! I think it was Aunt Ruby's but I'm not sure. Mom, Dave, Aunt Laura - do you know?
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Fur Silver fox, ranch mink, or chinchilla, the latest fake furs are as soft and luxurious as the real thing.
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Dave took us on a "Housel's Nursery Tour" on Christmas day 2006.
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Amore Pacific, sold exclusively at Neiman Marcus, Barney’s, and in their flagship store in NYC. This line imparts some kind of dewy glow of health that has people asking you why your skin looks so good. Must have is the Moisture Bound Vitalizing Mask . You slather this clear sweet gel over your face and go to bed, the next morning is honestly a new world.
$60 a bottle.
Crest Vivid White
Crest Vivid White is amazing. Just one brushing saw stains that wouldn't budget with the dentist approved bleaching trays for the first time. And they recommend 14 days of use for results. 14 days? I already saw it. A must have.
AveenoPositively Radiant Daily Moisturizer in SPF 30
skin feels silky soft, easier to apply foundation.
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Peel away the years and reveal refined, radiant skin.With just one treatment, this intensive, 2-step thermal facial peel delivers the instant skin-rejuvenating benefits of a professional 30% Glycolic Acid peel. No appointments. No recovery time required.Skin looks luminous, less lined, smooth and remarkably ageless.Step 1: Instantly removes dead surface cells to smooth rough, dry patches while helping skin continuously renew itself. Over time, fine lines are softened and the look of age spots fades. (1.7 oz. tube)Step 2: Soothes and refreshes skin while restoring its optimal pH balance. Skin radiates with a healthier, more vibrant look. Feels baby soft and smooth. (30 pads).
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