July 1, 2007
Zucchini bread gets a lift
June 18, 2007
I'm in the midst of reading Paul Theroux's The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific where he paddles his collapsible canoe among various islands, camping and living among the locals. At one point, when searching for a deserted...
April 22, 2007
Yes, more strange desserts. My desserts usually involve chocolate...and while a small amount of dark chocolate is not unhealthy, chocolate desserts are commonly rich. The look on my guests' face when I put a chocolate slice or an oozing...
April 20, 2007
During my recent trip to Thailand, a love for ginger was awakened in me. Much like the way I felt the first time I pulled carrots from a field in Germany, was the awe of holding a freshly unearthed...
February 21, 2007
Dear Reader, By the time you read this, I will be in Thailand. I've spent hour upon hour researching, writing emails, making an itinerary, booking tickets and places to sleep. What seemed so far off is now at my...
February 8, 2007
As far as Mondays go, this Monday was a keeper. I woke up a bit later than I should have, but stayed in bed thinking. It was also a beautiful day. The decision was made to delay working for...
February 6, 2007
I grew up in the 70s. I carried my lunch to school in a Donnie and Marie lunchbox, and then eventually in a brown paper bag. Maybe once a month there was a day you could buy rubbery squares...
January 29, 2007
I really wanted to make a postcard for my secret Postcards Around the World penpal...not only to use my hordes of craft supplies, but because I wanted that v-day love to shine through. I am a craft junkie. I...
January 27, 2007
Hay Hay! Did you say Cold Lemon Soufflé? What, like you let it cool after you baked it? Not exactly. I like recipes that are a bit different. I like for people to be surprised. I want them to...
July 28, 2006
1 1/2 cups milk + 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or 3 cups half-and-half) 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 5 egg yolks 1 cup sugar Pinch of salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract In a saucepan over medium heat,...
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July 26, 2006
This link came to me via the Real Simple newsletter this week: 80 Fruity Desserts. Perfect for the summer bounty....
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December 18, 2005
an apple galette for family the hardest thing since losing my mom has been moving on. i can't get back into life, can't focus on work, avoid gatherings and stores. last night i was looking at the moon, low in...
March 17, 2005
A week or so ago, my schwegermama Elisabeth sat down with me in front of the fireplace and invited me to her girlfriends-only birthday gathering. Knowing me oh so well, she proposed that I make either an appetizer or...
February 14, 2005
I haven't yet given in to the desire to purchase an ice-cream maker. It's been on my wishlist for some time but I can't get myself to pay the hefty amount of Euros for the models I've found at...
January 16, 2005
Phenomenal Blueberry Cake
January 7, 2005
Call It What You Will What happens when you have a 16 ounce bag of fresh, white coconut burning a hole in the pantry and Sugar High Friday rolls around? Things are bound to get a little nuts. I...
August 6, 2004
I was inspired, by Clotilde and Mes Confitures, to produce the lovely Apricot and Almond Jam (Confiture d'Abricot aux Amandes) that I made this evening. I set about preparing a workspace where I could sit comfortably while splitting and...
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July 31, 2004
Imagine a mound of glistening white sweetness, specks of bright green throughout, layers of taste, it's coconut, mmm and is that a hint of lime? Even though you can't taste this rice pudding like I can, you'll still want...
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