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...]
Goat Cheese Fudge from Maggidans
0BGoat Cheese Fudge This is absolutely the creamiest, easiest fudge recipe EVER. No real cooking is involved. If you like chocolate and cheesecake you are going to LOVE this fudge! 4 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate 8 oz. chevre (a mild chevre works best, you can use cream cheese) 4 C confectioner's sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 to 2 C nuts toasted (I love toasted pecans, toasting really brings out the nutty flavor, don't skip … [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...]
Wrath and Twinkle: Honesty about December
And so the intent of this post is to acknowledge a lot of feelings I have each year at this time and to put them out there for all of you who may have some of the same ups and downs during this month.... for it is ok, these too shall pass, and with a little honesty and perseverence we can step over to the happy side of the month........... The month of December always ushers itself in like a dreaded great and gathering dark storm. I am … [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...]
Reflections on The Day – Thanksgiving 2013
This year I had a special Thanksgiving - it was a day I got to watch the traditional Thanksgiving from afar. I am not at home, did not cook a single thing and did not even have any turkey at all. My home-cooked Thanksgiving Dinner was last Sunday, taking over 2 days to prepare. Thursday was just a simple day for relaxing with my kids and husband - the three people I am most thankful for in my life. Being together, just the 4 of us with no … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Rolls
SWEET POTATO ROLLS – Note: I prepare this dough the day ahead of serving and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. 1/4 c warm water 1 package active dry yeast 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cinnamon 5 tblsp butter 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes 1 tsp lemon juice 1 egg slightly … [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...]
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