Continuing my series of getting to observe and learn in Sean’s kitchen at Simi Winery, I went to the kitchen this past week for a dinner: dinner for seventeen wine-industry guests. The Menu: Roasted salmon chowder Grilled lamb loin with … Continue reading
I love scones. Well, I love a well-made sweet, but scones and muffins are great for breakfast in my book, or an afternoon treat with a good cup of tea. Scones vary a good bit: some are tall, dry and … Continue reading
Made these Peach Streusel Muffins with fresh peaches. I substituted yogurt for sour cream, and used two fresh peaches, peeled and chopped. Yum! Enjoyed with a cup of earl gray tea. Good Morning!
May 13, 2011 | 1:45 pm Nierstein, Germany I inadvertently seem to have made most of today about baking. I love baking in the kitchen here. Everything is easily in reach; there’s perfect counter space and a big window. I … Continue reading
Well not that far back, just a few years. This week my uncle sent me a couple of photos of me and my cousin Justine baking cinnamon rolls – one of my favorite desserts – from scratch. Thought I’d share … Continue reading
Today you can find me at my new friend Megan’s blog COOKING WHIMS talking about baking, ingredients, and inspiration. The post (my first guest post on another food blog!) includes a recipe for oh-so-yummy Blueberry Corn Scones. Check it out!
Cold day. Long day. Tiring Day. All of which left me craving comfort food and chocolate. I had a wonderful salad with dinner at a friend’s house last week. I decided to make myself a similar but loaded salad for … Continue reading
Whoopie pies seem to be the hot item in the blogtwitterverse lately. And with Valentine’s this week the world was a buzz with red velvet cake recipes, all very enticing – and inspirational. I craved mocha last night and decided … Continue reading
Yesterday evening I went over to a friend’s house for some Christmas cookie baking! My friends were kind enough to have a wonderful bottle of wine (recommended – see label below) and a beautiful escarole, white bean, and pancetta soup … Continue reading
Keeping busy after work is exciting and tiring every so often. Life really just happens sometimes. Ups and downs these past couple of weeks, well I guess have been typical December, leading up to the holidays. I did have some … Continue reading