My own yummy concoction: Domaine de Canton French Ginger Liqueur, Three Olives Bubble Gum Vodka, Lemon Juice, and Strawberry-Banana Juice - shaken and served in martini glass. Turkey Meatloaf served with Whole Wheat Spaghetti and Caper Sauce, Green Beans, garnished with Nasturtium Flowers ...
I always love to read Laura Esquivel's Like Water for Chocolate every now and then -- especially during Valentine's Day fever (hee. hee). Tita's rituals and magic in her recipes are the most romantic of all times.Last Valentine's Day, I attempted magical rituals of my own -- and the results were pretty good.... My presents brought a big smile and magically disappeared in...
INGREDIENTS:SpinachDried CranberriesOrangesRoasted Sunflower SeedsSTRAWBERRY VINAIGRETTE1 cup chopped fresh strawberries1 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or grape seed oil)In a screw-top jar combine 1/4 cup of the vinegar-berry mixture and oil. Cover; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Store any remaining dressing in the refrigerator. ...
This basic shortbread recipe can be used as base for many types of cookies. I sometimes use it as cheesecake crust too.BASIC SCOTTISH SHORTBREADIngredients:1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour3 tablespoons sugar1/2 cup butter 1. In a mixing bowl stir together the flour and sugar. Then cut in butter till mixture resembles fine crumbs. Form mixture into a ball and knead till smooth.2. For wedges,...
It is claimed that California's Castroville (near Monterey) is the "Artichoke Capital of the World". So that makes me who's a devout fan very happy. Artichoke is full of anti-oxidants and easy to make a yummy treat even without any culinary skills :). Clip away the thorny part of the leaves. 2. Cut the top off. 3. In a large pot, put a...
Baking at midnight has become something of a fetish lately... and here I go again... anybody wants to try my banana bread? ...
There is something so sensual and therapeutic about baking… that feeling of fluffy flour and the soft melting butter squishing through your fingers is inexplicable… and yes, I got hooked… More than that, the warm and fuzzy feeling that fills up my ribcage when my neighbors can’t stop ranting and raving about my goodies is pretty hard to match. The spirit of giving...
A rainy Sunday and a homemade brunch seems a brilliant idea. So, I whipped up a batch of cranberry scones; brewed a large pot of my favorite Colombian coffee; put on some jazz music; and curled up next to the window watching the raindrops idly trickling by... I don’t know about you, but this is just my perfect way to spend a lazy...
