Posts Tagged ‘food’

Cherry Chocolate Bakewell Tart

Even with a British background, I hadn’t tried a Bakewell Tart. With a sweet shortcrust, sticky jam and a classic almond frangipane, it sounded delicious and seemed easy enough to try. The only question left was which jam flavour to layer beneath the frangipane. Almonds are the main inspiration...
June 28th, 2009 | Photography, Sweet | Read More

Detox

Not even because it’s January, well maybe because it is… A detox, a cleanse, a rebalancing, what ever you choose to call it, has been in order for some time. Every one could probably use one and it really wasn’t the Holidays that instigated it, it was the lack of them. I’ve been...
January 5th, 2009 | Photography | Read More

Forbidden.

I never would have thought that summer BBQ’s would match up so well with Asian inspired salads. I’ve tested this recipe a few times now at a few outdoor gatherings and I have to tell you, it held up pretty well beside the best of potato salads. I’ve had this rice in my pantry collection...
June 17th, 2008 | Photography, Salty, Savory, Sour, Sweet, Umami | Read More

Waste Not.

Have a kid who won’t eat crusts? I do. So instead of having it continuously irritate me, I’ve decided to please both parties. I was inspired after reading this New York Times article about wasted food. Where I’m really happy I live in an area which makes us separate so they can collect...
June 11th, 2008 | Photography, Sweet | Read More

Minneolo Marmalade & Muesli Bread: A Confession.

So, I’m guessing there could be worse things do be addicted to, right? While I’m preparing to admit that I am a marmalade junky, I find this breakfast muesli bread. I’ve suddenly become like a child who only singly eats mac and cheese or pb&j for weeks straight. Breakfasts, lunches,...
June 4th, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

Baby Spinach Greens With Grilled Pears and Caramalized Onion Dressing

Of course this time of year just about any spring greens from the market will be great, but baby spinach is something I always have on hand. Where it’s not exactly your throw it together tossed salad, the onions are pretty much low maintenance to caramelize and this dressing is worth the wait. CARAMELIZED...
June 1st, 2008 | Savory, Sweet, Umami | Read More

Molasses Cookie Whoopie Pies

Yeah, say that 3 times fast. After visiting my Grampa last weekend I’ve been craving cookies. Usually it’s me making the cookies for him, not visits causing cravings in me, but my Great Aunt was up as well, baking up a glorious aroma in my grandparents kitchen. Obviously stoked by my Grampa’s...
May 24th, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

Low Fat Granola

I wouldn’t go so far as to label myself a hippie or anything. Although I do enjoy a good amount of Canned Heat, I’m just not old enough. What I could call myself is frugal. I grew up with granola in the house but it was “Dad’s Cereal”. Which is, of course, why it was so...
May 15th, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

Also Goes Great With Tea Coffee Cake

I know that Mother’s Day has come and gone, but I just had to share this perfect everyday, great with tea or Coffee Cake. One of the many things that I’ve learned through my Nana and her baking is that men love coffee cake. It’s a crazy notion, but you can go ahead and quote me on...
May 13th, 2008 | Sweet | Read More

The Way The Peanut Butter Cookie Crumbled

It would seem that I’ve been having a short slue of serendipitous mishaps in my kitchen lately. First I have the uncheesecake pops from the Daring Bakers challenge and now I have crumbly peanut butter cookies. After a craving and an urge of inspiration from seeing a jarful of banana jam, I wanted...
May 4th, 2008 | Salty, Sweet | Read More