It’s in the air!
First… my sister Diane sent me a delightful little cookbook for Christmas, Biscotti, by Mona Talbott and Mirella Misenti. I wanted to make the “Biscotti Regina” right away, but the flu had me down, and the holidays, and time just got away and the idea was forgotten.
Then…my cousin Janet sent a family cookbook
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and it’s time to come up with a new and delicious snack to munch on as that crystal ball makes it’s descent on Time Square. Let me tell you, cheese and crackers never tasted this good before!!
I’ve always admired the beautiful jewel tones of these delicacies in the gourmet catalogs like Dean and Deluca and even purchased a few at a confectionary in Paris, but never really thought I could make them myself.
The true meaning of windfall became apparent to me last week. I was working in the kitchen and kept hearing a pounding sound going on outside. Thinking it was someone working up the street, I didn’t pay much attention, until something hit the house a couple times. Time to investigate. It was a blustery day, one of those beautiful fall moments when yellow, orange, and an occasional red leaf swirled through the air.
My friend loved chocolate. She would keep a stash of M&M’s in the cupboard, just in case there wasn’t any good chocolate in the house.
I met Alice many years ago at a party Joanne hosted at her home on Dewey Avenue. She was introduced as a possible candidate to work in our shop.
Valentines day is upon us…what to make for my sweetie? It needs to be heart shaped, it needs to be red, and what is his favorite dessert? Pie! Little heart pies will be perfect! I got this cool little pocket pie maker for my birthday and I just haven’t had time to play with it. Now is the time! It worked very well, but you could also do it by hand with some cookie cutters, or just cutting out shapes with a paring knife. I used my
With a last sweep of the garden on this bright, but very cool, day I discovered the parsley had survived some very cold nights when everything else around it was dead. It doesn’t often happen this late in the season.Trying to think of some fun food gifts for friends is always a challenge, but the parsley got me thinking…last year I made bouquet garnis for Priscilla, and she was asking for more.
