You know why I'm doing this……. And, anyway, what doesn't go wonderfully with Comté Cheese? I'm onto day 2 of my latest self-imposed challenge. How long of a string of seasonal scones can I create? It will be like making a string of those construction-paper-loop garlands for the Christmas tree we made in grammar school. Just one more loop and it'll be finished! Will this particular string last as long as my patience as I await some … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
How Thyme Flies – Lemon Thyme Scones with Goat Cheese and Pignolis
thanks a lot Phil! (photo courtesy Washington Post) I'm straddling the line between Sweet and Savory in my kitchen today - much like I am in my mind - straddling the line between reality (Winter) and dreamland (Summer)…….. Well, after I got the bad news from our friend Puxsutawney Phil this morning, I got to thinking that I needed a challenge. I also got to thinking about how quickly time, aka Thyme, flies by in Summertime. And the … [Read more...]
Ingenuity Shining: Addendum to Lemon Go-Lightly – A Winter Cauliflower Salad
photo courtesy Domenica Marchetti I am constantly amazed at the degree of human ingenuity evidenced throughout history in designing detours for one and all from the dregs of Winter-weather weeks. In addition to eating and drinking yourself silly (as I am prone to doing-jk), there is getting on airplanes and flying to more pleasant climes, there's Carnevale, Valentine's Day, the Australian Open, Mardi Gras, and of course, today's Super … [Read more...]
Lemon Go-Lightly
a bowl of lemons yesterday at Hamilton's Grill Room, Lambertville, NJ First thought of the day? Goodbye to you January! Good Bye!!!!!!!! Need a little brightening to your day as you run around and prepare for the Super Bowl and tomorrow's next snow storm? Well, if you are "game", and you don't have some, run out to the store and buy yourself a big bag of lemons. Place them in a nice bowl on your counter and then feast your eyes. Not … [Read more...]