Photo courtesy Sylvia Weinstock (NOTE ON THIS POST: for those of you who read my post early on yesterday, an error was made and it has been corrected - I did not beat the butter and cream cheese for 5 minutes - that is the cupcake part - that's what you get when you are trying to remember what you did at 5:30 am - the butter and cream cheese were obviously just a little "too" warm and soft, I guess and the creaming that I did do did indeed … [Read more...]
It’d Better Stop Raining……Brain Drain and Donuts
photo courtesy Cookingwithmykid.com aka - Brain Drain: When Bad Weather Makes Me Crave Bad Foods Ok, so it has been raining since last Sunday and frankly, I am over it. I absolutely know there is nothing I can do about it except a. get over it and b.get on a plane and go to California. The latter is definitely not happening today and the former, well, I am working on that. In the movie, You've Got Mail, Kathleen Kelly says to Joe Fox … [Read more...]
Zest, Peel, Juice and Supremes – Citrus, Invaluable and all-parts-partners
Contraband Blood Orange from Sicily In America, well, except in California, we consider this time of year to be the end of citrus season. While available in the market all year round, citrus fruits tend to be celebrated most in the Winter months here. Of course in Italy, lemons and blood oranges are all the rage now! Lucky people! I last wrote about Citrus on December 27, 2012, but, visiting Italy has re-ignited my interest and kept … [Read more...]
The Rolling Stones, I mean Scones
I have had all sorts of crazy things swirling through my head since I arrived home from Italy last Saturday - chalk it up to severe jet lag or something. Anyway, I haven't baked in ages - like three weeks? Unheard of! I have been thinking of cinnamon buns and scones and all sorts of items I have missed. My husband accuses me from time to time of having bad flashbacks - I assure you I do not - it's just the way my mind works and I'm trying … [Read more...]
Ginger, You are a Cookie to Love – (Thank you Jack Nicholson) Unmistakable, Bright Yet Earthy, Pungent, Spicy, Heat – Ginger Root
Grandma's Gingersnaps "Erica, you are a woman to love" that line gets Jack Nicholson into a lot of trouble in "Something's Gotta Give" one fun movie I love to watch over and over - so I can oogle her gorgeous house in Sagaponack, and just have fun with the scenery and silly goings on - one of my favorite of the Diane Keaton-kookie-profiles, by the way, but I digress......... Actually, the kudos should go to Nancy Meyer - Jack just did … [Read more...]
Of “Nose” and “Notes” – An Unexpected Enlightenment at Lorena’s Restaurant
Cinnamon-Apple Scones for Christin this morning Last Friday night I had dinner at Lorena's in Maplewood, NJ with my husband. Throughout my time there, I watched a man, dining alone, with a bottle of red wine. It fascinated me that, as he waited for his meal and then throughout, he picked up his wine glass, swirled it around, sniffed its contents and then determinedly, placed the glass back down on the table, without taking a sip. I'd say, … [Read more...]
Craze for Cupcakes – “Single Serving” and Why I Think the Naysayers are Wrong
photo courtesy Grace's Sweet Life - I can practically taste this Strawberry Meringue Buttercream, can't you? This morning I thought about writing about a couple of politically charged topics involving last week's governmental and social events, and, as an outgrowth of "The Pollinators" post, an expansion of the Colony Collapse Disorder issue and comment about why the government seems to be lagging in their efforts to help quickly in this … [Read more...]
The Pollinators – Where Would We “Bee”? Raspberry Creme Fraiche Tart with Lavender Honey
Come this time of year everyone starts crabbing about pollen - it's everywhere - on your car, blowing in the wind and windows, up your nose and making a lot of people miserable with sneezing, headaches and bloodshot eyes. But, I love the season of Pollen - it is indeed the beginning of my year and the short few months of bliss occurring wherever I plant my toes. The really intense phase only lasts about a week or so - usually right around … [Read more...]
Heavenly Mascarpone and the Mary Ann Cake
A cake to play with! Yesterday, a friend asked me for a dessert recommendation - one to take to a friend's house. Yikes, where to begin? Anyway, this cake is always a delight - I originally was introduced to it by my sister-in-law, Mary Ann McCormack (she is the original Mary Ann Hanley) - thanks, Mar! The ideas for this cake can be massaged in a multitude of ways. I suggest you use the topping below (from my Carb-loading post - … [Read more...]
If Only……. “Reactions” and Undervaluing High School Chemistry
a great reminder of the "value" and lessons of chemistry This morning I was scrolling through all my facebook feeds on food (that's a good one - "Feeds on Food" - should I copyright it?) and came upon the picture, shown below of the seared duck breast with apricots. That sent me back to a thought I had yesterday about the value of Chemistry in cooking and baking........ When I was in high school, I took the required Chemistry class and, … [Read more...]
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