They are calling for snow................ Today I am mourning the destruction of the fires in California for the second time this year. Today, they are in southern California, causing devastation in and around Los Angeles, not far from where my son lives, and all the way up to my beloved Santa Barbara. As I read about the closing of the Montecito and Carpinteria Farmer's Markets, as well as Mc Connell's Ice Cream shop on State Street … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2017
Parade of Red Fruits – Spiced Plum Compote for Gluten-Free Pancakes a la Clinton St. Baking Co
On Saturday, my husband asked for gluten-free pancakes. It just so happened that he didn't want the pumpkin-bacon version I had made earlier in the week (?). https://kitchen-inspirational.com/2017/11/30/yolks-folks-gluten-free-pumpkin-bacon-maple-griddle-cakes/ So, I went to work on something different. In December, I love to cook with red fruits. I know that plums are not in season any longer - but I did score these at Eataly a couple of … [Read more...]
LU into the Loo; My “Mad” Descent Into Recreating a Crisp Ginger Spice Biscuit
LU went into the loo Today I am reminded of Kathleen Kelly's line in You've Got Mail: "I lead a small life - well, valuable but small..........." In December I find it a comfort to always have a batch of cookies in my covered cake plate. It helps me get through the month of darkest days and it makes me happy to look at it. Today's question is: At this time of year does anyone really need another Ginger Spice Cookie recipe? The … [Read more...]