I haven’t been participating in Daring Cooks recently, but decided this month to try to begin participating again. The 2010 February Daring Cooks challenge was hosted by Michele of Veggie Num Nums. Michele chose to challenge everyone to make mezze … Continue reading →
Each year, Katie from Thyme for Cooking hosts a holiday exchange. Any food bloggers who are interested can e-mail her with our name and address. She draws names for all of the participants. You are then to send the person … Continue reading →
This year I decided to make Panettone. For those of you who might not know what it is, it is an Italian bread, typical of Milan. It has a cupola shape on top of a cylidrical base. The traditional way … Continue reading →
I’ve read on both David Lebovitz’s blog and in Clotilde Dusoulier’s book “Chocolate & Zucchini” about a French cake called “Pain D’Epice. I guess this is a very traditional cake that is flavored with honey and spices. It’s usually baked … Continue reading →
The September 2009 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Steph of A Whisk and a Spoon. She chose the French treat, Vols-au-Vent based on the Puff Pastry recipe by Michel Richard from the cookbook Baking With Julia by Dorie Greenspan. … Continue reading →
I’ve been feeling a little sorry for myself this last week as I recouperate from my foot surgery. I am not the most patient person when I’m not able to get around and do as I please. And it hasn’t … Continue reading →
For those of you who read my blog, thanks for continuing to check during those times when I’m not posting. I’ve had a very busy month, then suddenly couldn’t seem to get in the cooking mood (or posting on my … Continue reading →