RHUBARB
It’s been a cold spring in Alaska, and nothing in my garden/flower beds is doing well except for the weeds and the rhubarb. Since I’ve been baking so much with the Sunday Slow Bakers, I wanted to make something savory … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Food
A Nice Relaxing Way to Spend a Day Alone
My husband was gone for the day, and I spent a nice, relaxing day doing things that make me happy-reading, drinking wine, and eating. It was cold and cloudy here today-46 degrees F when I got up, and it didn’t … Continue reading →
Sunday Slow Bakers-biscotti di cioccolato a nocciole (Bittersweet Chocolate & Hazelnut Cookies)
It’s again time for the Sunday Slow Bakers weekly recipe. This week’s recipe is Bittersweet Chocolate and Hazelnut Cookies, from Gina DePalma’s Dolce Italiano. Chocolate and Hazelnut Cookies Makes 5 dozen 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetend Dutch-processed … Continue reading →
ASKINOSIE CHOCOLATE
I have to tell you about a new chocolate you have to try. It is called Askinosie chocolate. Go to their web site at www.askinosie.com to see a really creative web site and read about their wonderful story. The company … Continue reading →
Sunday Slow Bakers : Chocolate and Polenta Tart
This week’s selection was Chocolate and Polenta Tart, again from Gina DePalma’s book Dolce Italiano. I was anxious to try this tart-Gina describes the texture as an irresistible combination of smooth, silky chocolate with the chewy bite of polenta. CHOCOLATE … Continue reading →
Blood Orange Cognac Marmalade
I found a wonderful new marmalade that is absolutely addictive. The brand is mark & steven’s, and the product is Blood Orange Cognac Marmalade. It is from Culver City, CA, and their website is www.markandstephens.com. I haven’t looked at their … Continue reading →
Tonight’s Dinner – Bruschetta, and Orzo Pasta with Shrimp,Roasted Vegetables, and Goat Cheese
Tonight we started out with Bruschetta with tomatoes, olive oil, basil, and Pecorino Romano cheese. My husband and I love bread, and eating this is one of our favorites, savored with a nice glass of red wine. I just broil … Continue reading →