Coconut Risotto
“PULL UP A CHAIR. TAKE A TASTE. COME JOIN US. LIFE IS SO ENDLESSLY DELICIOUS.” Ruth Reich.l Most days, I think we can all benefit from a little ‘group therapy’. And my favorite online group to...
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After sitting out last month I am so happy to be back participating in the Improv Cooking Challenge! This fun group of cooks, chefs, bakers, bloggers is hosted by Kristen from The Frugal Antics of a...
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“A PERFECT SUMMER DAY IS WHEN THE SUN IS SHINING, THE BREEZE IS BLOWING, THE BIRDS ARE SINGING, AND THE LAWNMOWER IS BROKEN.” James Dent. Ok now. Please don’t start throwing tomatoes at the screen...
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“AH! HOW SWEET COFFEE TASTES! LOVELIER THAN A THOUSAND KISSES, SWEETER FAR THAN MUSCATEL WINE!” J.S. Bach (Coffee Cantata). It’s good to be back after a couple of weeks of recuperating from a back...
View ArticleVintage Cakes: Honeybee Cake
“BEES DO HAVE A SMELL, YOU KNOW, AND IF THEY DON’T THEY SHOULD, FOR THEIR FEET ARE DUSTED WITH SPICES FROM A MILLION FLOWERS.” Ray Bradbury. I like milk and sugar in my tea; and butter and jam on my...
View ArticleVintage Cakes: Lemon & Almond Streamliner Cake
“TRAVELING IS LIKE FLIRTING WITH LIFE. IT’S LIKE SAYING, I WOULD STAY AND LOVE YOU, BUT I HAVE TO GO; THIS IS MY STATION.” Lisa St. Aubin de Teran. Travel back to the 1930’s on the Zephyr, the Flying...
View ArticleHoney Almond Panna Cotta with Lemon Thyme Peaches
“SHALL I PART MY HAIR BEHIND? DO I DARE TO EAT A PEACH?” T.S. Eliot. Shall I put herbs in my dessert? I must! Because Kristen of The Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker, and leader of The Improv...
View ArticleAlmond & Oat Granola Bars
“RESPECT YOUR BODY. EAT WELL. DANCE FOREVER.” Eliza Gaynor Minden. Let’s talk granola bars. Crunchy or chewy? I love all kinds, but for me, I prefer chewy. Granola bars are such a perfect, quick,...
View ArticleChocolate Covered Almond Cake #BundtBakers
“IT WAS INEVITABLE: THE SCENT OF BITTER ALMONDS ALWAYS REMINDED HIM OF THE FATE OF UNREQUITED LOVE.” Gabriel García Márquez. I promise you. You will LOVE this cake. And it will LOVE you back!...
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“TO BE GREAT, BE WHOLE; EXCLUDE NOTHING, EXAGGERATE NOTHING THAT IS NOT YOU.” Fernando Pessoa. Don’t you love baking cakes that are simple and uncomplicated? I love those cakes that mix up in one...
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