We’re still on a bit of the horseradish impossibility kick at the house. I wanted to create more than one fantastical, flavorful, and fulfilling phenomenon with the interesting little root. The bite, the bitter, the aromatic zing… it’s all just too enticing. This time, instead of balancing the bite with sweet, the dish is a…
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I love that I’m constantly faced with challenges and “proposals,” if you will, in the kitchen. I’ve made a bit of a name for myself in crafting exotically combined flavor-filled dishes. As a result, I’m approached with, “well what if you had this, that and the other – what could you do with that?” Well,…
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The afternoon started off full. We were tired and sat on the kitchen stools together. “What should we do now?” “I don’t know. Let’s make scones!” So, we quickly whipped up a batch of Lemon (of course) Cream Tea Scones. You see, we both just adore the crumbly texture and not so sweet goodness of…
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As I craft and create in the kitchen, I continue to dream up new recipes and ideas (obviously). My mind wifts, wafts, and wanders. My thoughts of culinary conceptions often keep me awake at night. I’m always wanting to try new things. And, one of those “newish” items on my agenda has been the workings…
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Well, we were gifted with the task of creating yet another cake for a simple celebration. The Lemon Curd Limoncello Layer Cake was a huge hit, as well as the Devil’s White Chocolate Cherry Layer Cake divinity…oh, and let’s not forget the German Chocolate Jimbo Cake. We are baking geniuses. This time, the task involved gluten-free….
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I am fully aware that precious peaches are not yet in season. But, I’m SO craving summer: the season and all the delicious delicacies fresh from the farm and garden that come with the warm weather. And, it just so happens that I was gifted with a “macro extender” lens for my camera, and I…
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My hubby is incredibly talented and extremely gifted in so many areas. He’s a genius ~ a wizard ~ downright incredible. His background and creative mindset is quite different from mine, though. He didn’t come from a “foodie” and flavor infused family. Honestly, who did? I am a rare breed, that’s for sure. There certainly…
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Remember what a hit the homemade Spumoni was a few weeks ago? It was dreamy. Like a cloud. fluffy ~ creamy ~ rich ~ thick ~ downright magnificent. I’m still obsessed with lemons these days. Meyer Lemons, while I can still get my hands on them. They are just too insanely sweet and sour and…
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It wasn’t that I was feeling blue this time. More like purple. Purple with a bit of sweet, creamy crunch. This salad says it all. It’s sautéed wheat berries, and it’s fresh full of berries and the velvety deliciousness of a berry infused stilton cheese. Tossed with elegant baby spinach leaves, a touch of salt and…
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It doesn’t take much to create and devour a REAL FOOD little treat. Really, it doesn’t. Simply the best ingredients, the best intentions, and the best in creative ideas. So, mix up your sweet with a little salty, a bunch of creamy, and a hint of spicy pepper! Honey Peppered Yogurt 1 cup plain, full…
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