A Food Blog of Recipe & Craft Ideas
Five new books sit in a pile on the edge of my desk, tempting me to read them. I normally don’t have so many books lined up but this week has somehow been ‘the perfect storm’. I purchased an interesting book on food history, then a book I won from a blog giveaway arrived, then [...]
Hash has never been something I’ve made often and I’m not sure why the urge struck me this past weekend. Joe was out walking the dog and I puttered around the kitchen assessing just how empty the refrigerator and pantry had become. I had one big sweet potato sitting on the counter and I let [...]
On Friday, I received my weekly shipment of organic produce and was excited to see a small basket of mission figs. I’ll admit that I don’t have much experience with fresh figs aside from eating them plain or in salads. I’m at a loss for words. This sorbet is incredibly good. I searched around looking [...]
I’d like to share my latest project with you, a new blog named Recovered Recipes where old and historic recipes can be shared. I find myself growing increasingly interested in rescuing old handwritten recipes from certain extinction in our digital age. The blog started with the 13 surviving recipes from my great-grandmother and will be [...]
Who knew that oatmeal could be so sinfully sexy? I found my inspiration this past Sunday while having breakfast at Catal in Downtown Disney. They served creamy irish-cut oats with fresh fruit in a bowl, then sprinkled with sugar and gave it a quick torching. The effect is similar to creme brulee and it struck [...]
A simple salad dressing made from vinegar, oil, ketchup (catsup), mustard, onion and celery seed. Salad Dressing1/2 cup sugar1/4 cup vinegar1 cup oil1 cup catsup (i.e. ketchup)1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon dry mustard1 onion cut in real small pieces (i.e. minced)1 teaspoon celery seed Mix well.
A rich buttery, caramel flavored cooked frosting. Perfect for any cake. Brown Sugar Frosting1/2 cup butter1 cup brown sugar, packed1/4 cup milk1 3/4 – 2 cups powdered sugar Boil butter and brown sugar for 2 minutes. Add milk and return to boil. Gradually add the powdered sugar until fully blended. Remove from heat and allow [...]
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