Joey Dee and the Starlighters circa 1961 - you must watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WIvZu4dPQQ I would have to say that, generally speaking I do believe it isn't a good idea to have your children view you in situations which lead them to question your sanity and thereby threaten their overall sense of security. However, this morning I actually played a youtube video of this wonderful classic from 1961 for Christin. She was … [Read more...]
Yes, We Have No Bananas – or Raspberries; Strawberry and Chocolate Scones
Today I somehow landed in Vaudeville - although when Christin is around unexpectedly, sometimes it does seem like our house could be a scene from there. " Yes, We Have No Bananas" was the title of a song from 1922's Broadway revue, "Make It Snappy", written by Frank Silver and Irving Cohn and sung by Eddie Cantor. Ok, this was the year my Mother was born and I obviously have no recollection of any such show so I can not say why I know … [Read more...]
Me, I Want a Hula Hoop……Please Christmas Don’t be Late; White Chocolate, Almond and Cranberry Biscotti (Definitely Not as Good as Roseann’s)
image courtesy Wikipedia.org It's 1958 in my head today and what's playing? Who can forget the Chipmunks' famous lyrics, "Please Santa, don't be late": ......me, I want a hula hoop, we can hardly stand the wait, please Christmas don't be late"................ Yes, The Chipmunks began their still famous career in 1958 and even appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show - that's before their career took off in earnest (aka in … [Read more...]
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off? Dorie, Carolyne and The Mouse King
looking a little fierce and sans one foot, presumably lost in the battle Three unnerving things happened to me yesterday: First I saw that Dorie Greenspan closed her amazing cookie establishment, Beurre and Sel. Ugh! This couldn't have been worse news for me as I work to muster up all my confidence to go into my own baking business. This was a "Stop the World, I Want to Get OFF"- type occurrence, since I consider Dorie to be a … [Read more...]
In the Mood: Cold Air, Classical Music and Visions of Sugarplums
Dance of the Snowflakes from George Balanchine's The Nutcracker - image courtesy NYTimes You should look at the full size picture of this online - it is an amazing photo Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies This post could be called "continuing to stream nostalgia"...... In the Mood - one of my favorite tunes, ever. Getting into the mood for the Winter Holidays, whichever ones you celebrate and enjoy most, is initiated by different stimuli … [Read more...]
For the Love of Goats – Goat Cheese Fudge and other Holiday Treats
it would appear this lovely is smiling! (photo courtesy goatcheesejournal.com) Confession: I adore farm animals of almost every persuasion. Left to my own devices I would collect them all in our yard and keep them as pets. If I didn't think my husband would either have me committed or divorce me on the spot, I would have begun this years ago. The other day, I was going through some old pictures and came upon a few which included the … [Read more...]
My Visit to the Breakers Kitchen and First-Hand Lesson on How the Simplest of Recipes Require the Greatest of Finesse
there is no other word for the perfectly prepared Key Lime Pie than Luscious! I actually began writing a post this morning about Christmas cookie baking, but was quickly diverted as my brain cleared after a couple of sips of coffee - that will just have to wait till tomorrow. I very quickly decided that I could not miss the opportunity to write about my day yesterday - while my thoughts are fresh, my tummy still satiated (is that the word … [Read more...]
AKA, The Scone Lady – Today’s Offering – Red Anjou Pear and Ginger Scones
this is what a perfectly ripe pear looks like - it should be glistening when you peel it; don't think I really captured its juicyness, but it was, perfect Guess I am becoming "The Scone Lady". I could be known as worse things........ Today I had the most beautiful red anjou pear which was perfectly ripe - wish I had photographed it before I peeled it. I actually thought I had another one, but the "mice" must have eaten it when I wasn't … [Read more...]
Mischief in the Morning – A Rummy Start – Dried Cherry and Rum Scones
"Marianne Hanley, she baked scones." Two things come to mind as I write this post: first I remember Brook Miller once quipping, that on his tombstone his epitaph would read, "Brook Miller, he mowed his lawn". For some reason, I never forgot this - I just loved his statement about the sensibility of life. I guess I'd have to say for mine, "Marianne Hanley, she baked scones." I am not really sure what happened to me this morning. I … [Read more...]
Intended to Make a Pot Roast Today – but, Peanut Butter Toasted Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies Came out Instead
Peanut Butter/Toasted Oat/Chocolate Chip Cookies adapted from Karen DeMasco The other night I read about these cookies in Andrew Carmellini's American Flavor. I immediately parked these in the memory bank. These cookies came to Andrew from Karen DeMasco, that New York Restaurant School alum who has become well-renowned in the pastry world. Karen left Locanda Verde this past June and actually, I am not sure what she's doing now. This … [Read more...]
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