I was really excited when I heard about this month’s Mystery Box ingredient. It’s something that I feel is underrated and unfairly mocked, even by food professionals (such a shame). I think it’s lovely and actually just misunderstood.
White chocolate is a unique ingredient, and while dark and milk chocolate have hordes of rabid fans, you’d [...]
Posts Tagged ‘nuts’
The Popularization Process
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010The Perfect Excuse
Sunday, February 7th, 2010If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, or if you’ve tried to play catch-up in the archives, you may have noticed that I went crazy for Meyer lemons last winter. With my limited amount of free time (until now) I hadn’t been able to come up with an excuse to buy any. No [...]
The Law of Shortages
Saturday, January 30th, 2010Remember back in October when everyone was freaking out over the supposed pumpkin shortages? That was a little scary. I remember thinking to myself, “hm, better go get some pumpkin so I can make my annual pumpkin cupcakes, plus a little extra.” So I bought two cans. Because I am poor and have very little [...]
A Very Tasty Date
Saturday, November 21st, 2009One thing I don’t really bake often is quickbread. I generally wait until I have some bananas or zucchini or something to use up before I start pouring things into loaf pans. And then – even if the results are REALLY good – I don’t bother sharing because they don’t photograph that well and I, [...]
Fusion Food
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009What do you get when you cross the desire to use up some extra ingredients in your fridge and the desire to use a slightly neglected favorite pan at the same time?
Long Time Coming
Sunday, August 30th, 2009It’s been a while since I’ve posted a certain little something…something a little tricky, a little fussy, but always worth it…when it works.
I’m sure you know what I’m talking about.
Bakewell Tart/Pudding: Daring Bakers June 2009
Saturday, June 27th, 2009The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England.
Iron Cupcake: Summer Berries IV
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009I didn’t think I’d have time for this final entry, but I was at the grocery store the other night and noticed that the raspberries weren’t THAT expensive…and it all went downhill from there.
