I have never had a new bloom on a lacecap at this time of year! I was out snapping photos again early this morning. It was great fun to see so many beautiful flowers still emerging in our yard. I know, I am beginning to sound like a broken record. While in the back of my mind I am worrying a little that this all must be tied to global warming, I am not embarrassed to say that I am happy as the dickens to see these shots on September … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
Maple, Bacon and Brown Sugar Scones
Adapted from: How Sweet It Is - 2/22/11 3 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 2 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 3/4 cup very cold, unsalted butter 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla 5 strips cooked bacon, drained well and patted with paper towels and crumbled*** egg wash for brushing turbinado sugar for sprinkling Preheat oven to 425F. Place … [Read more...]
Isn’t Life Sweet? – Maple, Bacon and Brown Sugar Scones
Just so you know, the two pieces of that title are not meant to be related - even though as you read along, I suppose you could construct an argument where they would be......... And, please notice that there are two new pictures on my slide-show (thanks to Bill, of course!) Some days I wonder where my resolve to keep at this blog comes from. Inspiration can come from the most uncommon sources.... For example, today I remembered a … [Read more...]
My New Turkey Chili
3 tblsp chili powder 1 tblsp ground cumin 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 large yellow onions, chopped 2 large red bell peppers, chopped 3 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tblsp dried oregano salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 large jalepeno pepper, minced, with ribs and seeds 1/2 can chipolte peppers in adobo, chopped 2 lbs ground turkey 1/2 can (14 oz) low sodium beef broth 1/2 bottle Guinness extra … [Read more...]
Don’t You Just Love New York in the Fall…..
This is one of my favorite lines from the movie, You've Got Mail. The rejoinder is, "makes you want to buy school supplies". That line just popped into my head this morning. I do think that the aura that is New York, is perhaps best felt, at least for me, in the Fall. It is the season when I spent a lot of time, 35 years ago, with my husband, as we first started dating and roamed around the city together when he was living not far from the … [Read more...]
Early Autumn in the Garden
I am savoring these amazing blooms while they last - can you blame me? All taken today! … [Read more...]
Reporting back from the Newport Food and Wine Festival
Marble House - arriving and sky is grey This past weekend I attended the Newport Food and Wine Festival - a great fundraiser for the Preservation Society of Newport County. The weather started out a little ominous but cleared out beautifully and was crisp and delightful - showing off the amazing venue that is Newport in sparkling confidence. view from behind the Grand Tasting Tent just a little while later! The Grand Tasting events were … [Read more...]
Latest Dish: Staying on Top in the Restaurant Scene, or Not
Two questions that I think about when I either eat in or read about great restaurants: First, what does it take to get to the top of the restaurant world - and then, how do you stay on top? What are the characteristics that can keep you there - and more importantly, what are the characteristics that you absolutely must avoid?? In today's context, what do Daniel Humm, Sirio Maccioni and Craig Shelton have in common? And second, what defines … [Read more...]
Does Food Media Lead or Follow?
And so, if I could, I'd paint this! I have been collecting food magazines forever. As a matter of fact, I have boxes of Gourmet from the 70s in my attic that I moved here from our previous home 15 years ago. I have to admit that it gives me anxiety to think about parting with these as I consider them some form of my own personal library. People don't throw away books from the library do they? Anyway, I got to thinking about this today … [Read more...]
Peaches with Rosemary-Mascarpone Whipped Cream
from Tony Rosenfield, for the Washington Post as published in the Star Ledger August 29, 2012 2 tsp coarsely chopped rosemary, plus rosemary sprigs for garnish 3/4 cup whipping cream 1 1/4 pounds peaches (about 3) pitted and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices 1 tblsp plus 2 tsp light brown sugar 1/2 cup mascarpone salt 6 pizzelle -Combine the rosemary and the cream in a small bowl or other container, cover and refrigerate for … [Read more...]