I do have to tell you that I wonder about the wisdom of sticking my iPhone into a hot oven all the time; one of these days I'm just gonna melt the whole thing! "I……….. should have known better with a girl like you." The Beatles Circa 1964 This is a big week for the Beatles, isn't it? February 9, 1964 - the British invasion - how I so do remember it like it was yesterday (well almost yesterday). Seriously, is there any music better than … [Read more...]
Game On! – In Praise of the Man-Made Holiday and all the Best Carby, Fatty Foods
image courtesy Wikipedia Did you wake up today craving the best carby, fatty foods for game day? I did! Yikes! It's so interesting that you can be on one page one day and a completely different one the next……... Everyone who knows me knows I'm not the biggest pro football fan in the world at this stage in my life. My sports tastes run a little more toward tennis, lacrosse and basketball. But, still, the only sport you'll find me … [Read more...]
The Jewels of Winter – Season of Seeds, Nuts and Dried Fruits
photo courtesy The Kitchn http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-frozen-singleserve-oatmeal-recipes-from-the-kitchn-193961#recipe Going Nuts with the Winter/Cold/Snow weather? As you know, I use many diversional techniques to keep me focused on things other than the long, lingering cold, dark and dastardly days while I am awaiting the signs of Spring. Aside from roasting, braising, making great one pot dinners such as Coq-au-Vin and Beef … [Read more...]
Need a Pick-Me-Up? Rx: Photos and Strawberries *
"To be happy you must have taken the measure of your powers, tasted the fruits of your passion, and learned your place in the world." Santayana "When I'm feeling blue all I have to do, is take a look at you then I'm not so blue when you're close to me I can feel your heartbeat I can feel you breathing in my ear"……… these are wonderful lyrics from one of my favorite songwriters, Phil Collins, Circa 1988 - Groovy Kind of … [Read more...]
In Search of: the Perfect Raspberry Scone; Can Winter Raspberries Shine?
I'm feeling like baking this morning. Only the audience today is a bit picky, aka Ryan. He prefers muffins, I prefer scones. When baking scones, often the fruit addition is nice, yet subtle. It is actually hard to bring in a fruit flavor and have it shine or be the overwhelming flavor profile. Is this a good idea even? Last year I did a bit of experimenting with blueberry swirl. I like this idea and did it with cake and … [Read more...]
The Lord Bergamot Orange Tea Cake; Whilst Suffering from Downton Abbey-itis
Earl Grey image courtesy leteteria.com Isn't "whilst" a great word? Perhaps I am suffering from "Downton Abbey-itis". Well, undoubtedly I am, regardless of this recipe. But, I needed to bake a cake today. You know. So, I decided upon something fresh and in the citrus season. But, I wanted to make it a little different and I was "feeling "Downton-ish" I guess - with all the Lords about and such. Perhaps I should give this to Anna (oh … [Read more...]
Do You Believe in Magic? – Triple Dairy Raspberry/Orange Scones
An order came in to the kitchen today for Raspberry Scones. Note to self: really need to find some PAYING customers in 2014!!!! Perhaps my kitchen motto should be: "Do you believe in magic, in a young girl's heart?" (John Sebastian) as this just about sums up my feelings when working in and around the oven……... The Lovin' Spoonful - circa 1965 and I'm in the kitchen engaging in one of my all time favorite "magical" outcomes! For, as … [Read more...]
The Morning After; Feast of Stephen and the Omnipresent Push to 2014
Mom's Apple Pie - choice for Christmas Dessert Our Christmas Day this year was very kitchen-focused - loads of fun for me. Then, there is the day after........ Is anyone else exhausted and looking forward to a day of vegging? I am. There is always something transitory about the day after Christmas isn't there? It's some sort of a mixture of relief and letdown. I padded down the stairs early this morning, around 5, made coffee and … [Read more...]
Christmas Morning Cake – The Raspberry-Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
MERRY, MERRY - HOLLY JOLLY! On the menu this morning: My Crabmeat Frittata, Crepes with Fresh Fruit and this cake. While I am going to get into big trouble for using all the raspberries which I forgot were for the Crepes, I am hoping everyone will be happy with this offering today. I really didn't want to make Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls! THE RASPBERRY-CINNAMON STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE- adapted from Saveur Topping: 8 tblsp … [Read more...]
Christmas Eve Afternoon Fondue and Taralli w Christin
Today has been especially busy - running around to the grocery stores, etc., just to pick up a few last minute things........ But, later on I got into the kitchen with Christin, as she was inspired to bake - WOW! Ryan made a last minute trip to the mall and decided upon a nap. Fire's on and we are all happy and relaxing ............. This morning I decided to start a new tradition - Christmas Eve afternoon of Fondue, Prosecco and … [Read more...]
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