After making two quarts of sorbet this past week, I got up bright and early Sunday morning and headed over to Sur la Table to make…ice cream. Not just one, but four different kinds. I guess you could say having the sorbets was the equivalent of doing conditioning before a marathon. I was just warming [...]
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March 9, 2010
On a recent episode of Giada at Home, Giada de Laurentiis did a play on a classic childhood PB & J and turned it into a cookie. Yes a peanut butter cookie with jam has been done before, but her addition of cocoa powder adds a whole new dimension. It’s fudgy, rich, chocolatey and the [...] February 9, 2010
As I’ve only had this blog up since last April, I haven’t had a chance to document Valentine’s Day yet. Here are some of my past Valentine’s Day treats and ideas. With something for brunch, a treat for the office, and two finale desserts you could say “I Love You” all day. 2007: Heart-shaped [...] February 4, 2010
I had a great meal to kick off the 2010. The day after New Year’s I had a family meal at Michael Chiarello’s Bottega. My first visit was back in July and I got to taste the summer menu. I thought it was time for some heartier selections off his winter menu.
January 7, 2010
Sparkle from creme brulee that is. I decided to play with my Christmas gift, a blow torch (thanks Sarah!). There was a bit of trial and error with the bruleeing so there was smoke but also spark and crackle like my own mini fireworks. After that, I patiently waited the whole minute before cracking through into silky [...] November 19, 2009
My first attempt at gnocchi a couple of months ago was a ricotta gnocchi, light and refreshing, perfect for summer. I decided to create something a bit heartier. Potato seemed a bit too ordinary so I went with pumpkin. Also with pumpkin I can use canned. Potatoes I’d have to cook, mash, and let cool. [...] November 13, 2009
What a season for the Cal Bears. Even though it hasn’t turned out as we had hoped, that wasn’t stopping me from my cupcakes. It would have been fun to make roses for Rose Bowl, but there is always next year. Instead of celebratory cupcakes these can be pick-me-up cupcakes. Three games left. GO BEARS! October 11, 2009
Last week I took a pastry class at the Professional Culinary Institute. We made petit fours or little cakes. It was really different working in a culinary classroom. There were so many utensils, pots and pans. The best part was the oven which was a true restaurant oven. You can fit [...] October 4, 2009
Whether you crave sweet and comforting or decadent and rich here are two treats that will satisfy your sweet tooth.
September 24, 2009
Figs are the perfect transition ingredient from summer to fall. They show up at the markets in July so they are great for grilling on warm nights. When roasted, they are comforting and warm like fall. It doesn’t feel like you’re completely into the fall season like if you used apples or pears. Because for some of us, we can’t let go [...] |
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