Yesterday, I had a great day, indulging in the best Heirloom Tomato and Basil Sandwich ever. Today, I'm a little sadder because eating bread, albeit organic multi-grain, just doesn't agree with me much any more. tastes like Summer Heaven! the basil makes it! Today, I wanted to try to make a favorite of mine, Corn Muffins. And, it's the heart of Blueberry Season here in NJ! I wanted to try to see if I could satiate my craving, have a … [Read more...]
Fruitwise and Fancy-Free; Seize the Day! – Mixed Berry and Plum Pie
at their peak Peak, Peek and Pique: I'm off to Union Square today in spite of the weather. I go to peek, to get fruits and vegetables at their peak and to pique my interest! It is important to seize the day when it comes to maximizing the use of the best fruit at the market or at your farm stand. I love to watch the rolling forward of the produce season - and do tend to hoard things when they are at their peak. But, I have to confess … [Read more...]
Having a Berry-Cherry-Good Time; But, What’s Up at the Market?
mid-western Cherries on my counter OMG - I can't believe it is July 1st! Yikes! I don't know whether I should begin hoarding peaches……. I have seen the squirrels hoarding things for weeks - and it's so early. What does this mean? Question: Can a person be happy and upset about something at the same time? Ahhh, the devil is in the details - or in this case the dysfunction of the "market"…… Market: a profound word - in all its forms, … [Read more...]
Scone “Shortcakes” with Fresh Peaches for Breakfast
I was in the mood to try something different this morning. I took a long look at my 4 perfectly ripe white peaches this morning. Hmmm….. Then I went outside to scope out the raspberries. The ripe ones were gone! Thieves! Rather than bake up a "regular" peach scone, I decided to try something new - how about using a scone as a shortcake? Not like they aren't related anyway……… I was inspired by the Vanilla Bean Biscuits from the … [Read more...]
La Focaccina del Sirenuse (Lemon Verbena and Lavender Scones)
view from the terrace at Le Sirenuse - where the herb pots are I had a most lovely trip to Positano last May. It was intoxicating. During our stay we had a few lazy lunches on the terrace, enjoying the best grilled chicken breast ever (I kid you not) and the freshest tasting salads. Ryan fell in love with a particular Caprese Sandwich. Our meals there proved that old adage that the simplest of foods prepared in the hands of experts, are … [Read more...]
Life’s Great Dilemmas
photo courtesy Angelina Paris I have developed perhaps the best worst habit in the world. Every morning I awake and search the internet for pictures of great pastries. I literally tempt myself into trouble before my brain is firing on all cylinders. With cup of coffee firmly in hand, I begin. This must be some oddity, or worse yet, flaw of human nature(mine)- the absolute (well, not really) of all great self-tempting impulses - a form … [Read more...]
A Poignant Quote from Maya Angelou; Waiting for Fresh-Picked Peaches from Frog Hollow Farm – the Peach Melba Scone
"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you" Maya Angelou Thank you, Maya Angelou - I always wonder why people wait until someone dies to gush all over about them. Not that this was the case with Maya Angelou who was immensely popular and valued in her lifetime. But, yesterday and today, everyone is indeed creating an extraordinary profile in the media of the poet who died yesterday. I wonder how she would have felt … [Read more...]
Floating Aromas: My Dad, Michele and Ryan; Working on a High-Top Raspberry-Orange Muffin
the Dricoll Raspberry Yesterday, I felt obligated to print a retraction to my comment in the post entitled, "To Market, to Market, " (https://www.kitchen-inspirational.com/2014/05/26/economies-scale-supermarkets-control-eat/ ) where I dissed Driscoll's and the supermarket industry for not offering more than one variety of a produce item in their stores. (Yes, I do have issues with Driscoll's.) But, that is a post for another day. Of course, … [Read more...]
Looking for Strawberries in All the Wrong Places – Rhubarb Compote with Sliced Strawberries from Pichet Ong
EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT - STRAWBERRIES COME INTO MARKET RIGHT UNDER MY NOSE AND I MISSED THEM!!!!! Well, after I ventured into Union Square yesterday hoping to find some South Jersey Strawberries, I found these right around the corner this morning! this recipe comes from The New Greenmarket Cookbook by Gabrielle Langholtz - THE new cookbook of the NYC Greenmarket - aka Union Square et al!!!! Check it out - some great … [Read more...]
Glorious Hues – The Rhubarb and Ginger Morning Cake
I think this is my favorite picture of the Spring so far! the glorious hue of fresh Rhubarb Syrup! - useful in a cocktail? One of the things I marvel at during these months of the growing season is the glorious hue to be seen in the many fruits of the garden. Last year I oogled over my Rose Petal Syrup - https://www.kitchen-inspirational.com/2013/06/05/harvesting-rose-petals-for-syrup-and-ice-cream/ for weeks. Today, it is the glorious … [Read more...]
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