Before you yell at me, the title was a quote from a chef at a wine bistro at which I used to work. The chef had a way with food and was the polar opposite with people. Definitely a bear of a man. He always only ever wore a black t-shirt, cargo shorts, and vans. … Continue reading Soup is Simple, Stupid…
Mmmmm…bacon! What? In my Texas twang, baking and bacon are homophones. Anyway, I digress (as per usual when bacon is involved!). BAKING! I have been generously bestowed the gift of time this holiday season, so I plan to take full advantage and get some long overdue baking finished this weekend. And, of course, by “finished” … Continue reading Let The Baking Commence!
So the following conversation happened when I opened my crockpots (SHAMELESS PLUG: naming contest still going on–I’ve had some great suggestions, but it’s not too late to put your 2 cents in!). Ahem, where was I? Oh yeah: conversation (loosely transcribed): ME: thank you! I can’t wait to use it CHRISTI: what are you going … Continue reading Crockin’ Chili!
First, let me apologize and TOTALLY blame George R. R. Martin for lack of posts this week. Since both my most and least favorite characters are seemingly dead, it’s back to work! In addition to Lucille, I got another really cool birthday kitchen gadget: a crockpot. Two actually, in a set, a big one and … Continue reading What A Crock!
My mostest favoritest cookies in the world are molasses cookies. Which may sound disgusting, especially if you’ve ever tried molasses. Unless, of course, you were my Grandpa who loved molasses and like to eat it on everything. I adored my Grandpa, but I have to admit to questioning his taste buds when it came to … Continue reading MY Molasses Cookies
I thought it only fitting that the very first thing I made with Lucille was my Granny’s Cream Puffs. I make them every year for my birthday because when I was growing up my Granny made them for my birthday. Momma was the master cake baker and decorator, but I always, always, always only ever … Continue reading Granny’s Cream Puffs!
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Plumberry sponge A visiting virtuosi Grandchild is gifting us all with a rendition of Vivaldi’s Autumn, rasping and scraping with all the tenacity and musicality of a chain saw. Bob and I avowed to return post Adagio Molto. The glissando (sliding between 2 notes) and polytonality combination of two… Continue reading Plumberry sponge cake with a Plummy accent
I have been under the weather now for a few days–nothing major, mind you, but everyone here reminds me that “well, something is going around.” ‘Tis the season, I suppose. Personally, I’m THE WORST sick person on the planet. Not whiney or mopey so much as well, bitchy and very picky. So most everyone I … Continue reading Chicken Soup for the Soul…and The Sick
Anyone in the health industry will tell you that there is a lot of truth in the old adage: an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are high in fiber and antioxidants and something I’ve never been a big fan of until moving to NYC. I mean sure, if you set a slice … Continue reading An Apple a Day
According to my BFF, the only reason we are friends is because of our mutual love for Guinness. Of course, the first time she brought this up I tried to vehemently argue with her…until about 2.5 seconds into the argument when I realized that she was completely right. Since then, we have shared a love … Continue reading Come to The Dark Side, We Have Guinness
The Epicurious Texan 