When I was in California for the Rose Bowl, we were bumped from our return flight home. Bummer, I know. Trapped on the Left Coast an entire extra day, in a room at the Westin with a Heavenly Bed. The horror. So, to liven up our depression, we hopped on a shuttle that took us […]
In honor of today being Official Cheese Lovers Day, I decided to rewind a bit and repost an oldie but goodie. Nearly two years ago, I got the urge to make my own mozzarella. I had seen posts from Jayne, The Barefoot Kitchen Witch, about making it, and I was intrigued. So, I did it. […]
Yes, in a pot. Not unlike Jiffy Pop, just better. Do they even still make it? Growing up, Mom never really bought us Jiffy Pop, but it didn’t bother me. Instead, she’d yank out the spaghetti pot, pour in some oil, add the kernels, and we’d stand back and wait. Once it was finished popping, […]
Talk about happy accidents. These chocolate covered bites of heaven were the result of an –Oh My God I have run myself out of Vanilla and Crap Crap Crap the caramel is done cooking…God Help I need something to flavor it what can I USE Oh Thank the Lord there’s some Red Stag – moment. […]
Day One of 2011, I had a wedding cake due. The bride and her mother were some of the most enthusiastic clients I have ever had, and were just so willing to experiment! The bride, Emily, wanted a memorable party – bright colors, not too traditional. Her colors for her wedding were eggplant and lime…with […]
Growing up, I was never a real fan of the Fig Newton. For one thing, I hated the stupid commercials. The kid that was allowed to eat them in bed because they weren’t cookies…they were Newtons. He was a snot, and his fake accent makes me cringe. But that was a long time ago, and […]
It’s a good thing I am doing this project, because I am learning SO MUCH. I hate to admit it, but aside of hearing the words Peach and Melba used in conjunction, I had no clue what Peach Melba was. Something to put on toast? Turns out, Peach Melba is just a fancy little name […]
Did you know you could make your own Alphabet Soup? Well, you can. It’s really easy, too. The hardest part is finding the ABC noodles, but if I can find them, YOU can. I frequent our local-ish Amish store, and they carry just insane amounts of the coolest baking and cooking supplies. So check there […]
So who here gets Bon Appétit every month? I know it’s not just me. And I feel pretty safe in saying that 90% of those of you who DO get it were entranced by the cover cake form last month’s issue. The Chocolate Spice Torte on page 102. The day I received the magazine in […]
I haven’t said anything in a while. Not much to say, I guess. Just been bobbing in the waves, riding this thing out. Some days are easier than others. I survived the trip to the in-laws for Christmas. Yes, it was awkward. I can’t pinpoint any one particular reason, and the things I COULD say […]
For those of you still unaware of my new project – Official Food Holidays – today is National Shortbread Day. I did a nice roundup of some delicious links for you, so please check them out! You may notice that one of the recipes I linked to looks quite similar to the pictures in THIS […]
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season, and are looking forward to everything 2011 has to offer…I know I am! I am currently sitting in Pasadena, California, snuggled up in a Hokie sweatshirt, after a short walk from a local sports bar where we rooted for the local Virginia Tech […]