coffee and waves at sunrise - can't beat it! Yes, it's Spring. But on some days in late March it still feels well, nasty. Today started out to be a dud - especially compared to waking up in Montecito and having your coffee with the waves! Here's a little sampler of what you get to see just at sunrise: Ok, well that is over for now and I'm back to reality. I sat at my desk this morning with several cups of tea. Then I decided … [Read more...]
Irish Soda Bread with Watercress, Potato, Irish Cheddar and Caraway Seeds
Erin go Bragh I meant to do this all day but was busy running a ton of errands which, by the way, included gathering up more of my coveted Ranunculus. and, we are just getting going here :) Then I came upon a post on Abby Dodge's fb page with all of her glorious ingredients ready to go. I wondered to myself if I had time to get it together before I left for the dentist. I knew what I wanted to try and assembled my ingredients. … [Read more...]
Nuisance in Aisle 5: That Unmistakable Delicate Floral Fragrance – The Meyer Lemon-Scented Corn Muffin
Here's a tip for you today. Slice a meyer lemon in half and set it aside your work space. Even though I have a terrible cold right now, I can still smell that unmistakable delicate floral fragrance. It's so soothing and comforting as it perfumes the air - I should make myself a mint and meyer lemon tea…….. fresh mint and a slice of meyer lemon We've all been in the grocery store when someone comes on the intercom system and calls for a … [Read more...]
And the Award Goes To: The “Bring-Spring Early” Award and The Blood Orange-Rosewater Cake
The "Bring-Spring-Early" Award Winner - better than any Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, SAG - well, you know………. (photo courtesy the Washington Post) According to popular opinion and the omnipresent media, the award season is rightly over. But, here at my house, not only is it not over, but we've saved the best for last. This is a week for just plain saying thank you - to Herr Groundhog, signature omen of February in my poem, Months circa 1987 (but, … [Read more...]
The Wonderful World of Under-appreciated Mangoes – The Mango and Rosewater Cake
stockpiling mangoes Before I begin dreaming of Rhubarb and early Strawberries……... When you stroll along in the produce department of your grocery store you see a wide array of fruit offerings. At this time of year there are usually several varieties of apples, a handful of different pears, grapes, citrus, the requisite collection of berries from afar, etc. Then you'll usually find a smaller area devoted to the tropical fruits. … [Read more...]
With Little Signs of Printemps: The Pear and Rose Water Cake
Happy First Day of March to one and all! I'm getting just a little giddy these days! I actually have "The hills are alive with the sound of music" floating joyfully around in my head right now. I know I may be a little ahead of myself but, what the heck? Spring is definitely in the air! I actually spotted some tiny sprouts of peonies (see above bottom - the little red dots!) this morning when I was walking the dog. Jeepers - this was … [Read more...]
Fruit, Nut, Veggie: Extra-Care Packages – Gluten-Free “Oh Happy Day” Muffins
I'm happy with this crumb! People often leave my house with goodie bags courtesy of my baking binges. I always feel badly when the treats aren't GF and there's someone in their house who's gluten-intolerant. They get short changed. Can you imagine someone walking in the door with a box of goodies only to find out you can't have any? So, today I made an extra-care package - these are for a friend whose son has celiac disease. I'm … [Read more...]
Wicked! – (Wickedly-Intentional) Gluten-Free Hazelnut Waffles with Blood Orange Syrup
jpw - just plain wicked………. There are a few weeks each year when Mother Nature gets herself all in a tizzy. Judging by the weather forecasts I heard this morning and the number of inside-out umbrellas I saw in Manhattan yesterday in the early afternoon, I'm guessing she's begun this phase, albeit a bit earlier than normal. Tornadoes in the south, blizzards in the west and all sorts of havoc all 'round. Nothing sets my teeth on edge like … [Read more...]
Sunny in the Kitchen with a Bowl of Blood Oranges – “Candied” Blood Orange and Ginger Scones
Sunday in the Park and Sunny in the Kitchen - these two thoughts and similar phraseology happily coalesce here on this bright sunny morning I'm betting there is hardly anyone out there who remembers Sunday in the Park with George. I can hardly believe it is a full 30+ years since this play opened on Broadway and subsequently won a Pulitzer and two Tony awards. I often think of this title as I could happily stroll in a number of parks … [Read more...]
Bitter Cold Brings…….Ancient Grain-Chocolate Chip Cookies
found on my walk this morning-some poor little child lost it on their way to school brrrrr……….. Long gone are my hopes and dreams inaugurated back in December that ole El Nîno would indeed bless us with a lovely warm Winter, aka no snow and no heavy coats, no biting winds, no ear aches and sinus distress, and last but not least, no bad moods. I think I actually had my best December ever in 2015 - running around photographing flowers in NJ … [Read more...]
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