Posts Tagged ‘nuts’

The Popularization Process

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

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 [...]

The Problem with Leftovers

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Well, not so much leftovers as bits of ingredients. A few egg whites here, a handful of walnuts there…
A bit of honey and a dash of cardamom later and I had some delicious, slightly exotic cookies. So what’s the problem?

The Perfect Excuse

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

If 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, 2010

Remember 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, 2009

One 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, 2009

What 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, 2009

It’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, 2009

The 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, 2009

I 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.

Get Them Away From Me!

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

Sometimes a recipe just comes together with almost no effort, and something that you made to use up an odd ingredient ends up being fabulously tasty.
So tasty, in fact, that you have to share the results with as many people as possible, even though you don’t really want to.