Yesterday, on the way home from the City, we stopped off to pick up a baguette for Christin who was hungry. She broke off a few pieces in the car and munched. Then came, "it's not a good day for baking, this baguette is soft". Ahhhhh, yes, I said, you are right, Christin. It is not a good day for baking. Secretly, I confess I felt a tiny warm sensation that is appreciation and delight inside - was someone actually listening to my … [Read more...]
A Lemon Lunch (oops) – Lemon Mascarpone Coconut Tea Cakes
light and airy, very flavorful Ever since a friend posted a picture of coconut macaroons yesterday, I've had this "cookie" on my mind. Coconut macaroons aren't really a cookie, they are really more a confection in it's classic sense. They don't have a cookie batter. It is really just coconut, egg whites and sugar. Could I make a hybrid cookie/macaroon that had a little bit of substance to it yet didn't destroy the light and airy … [Read more...]
Enticing Images – Harry’s Bar, Bellinis and Ginger, Peach and Lemon Scones with a Dirt Bomb Finish
beauties from last June Ok, so, I'm skipping ahead a little bit in the produce rotation. But, I'm into images that entice - and those beauties from above do just that. Being in California last week just awakened all the urges to get the seasons going into full gear- and I'm hoping they do, and so….. (What is it with music and me?) Wishin and hopin and thinkin and prayin - playing in my head right now ……thank you to Hal David and Burt … [Read more...]
Love and the Sub-Tropical Dirt Bomb – To See Who Takes the Bait
Love or overt manipulation? There are oh-so-many lessons to learn in the world of parenting - that excruciating teeter-totter of love and happiness, and frustration and difficulty, (are you visualizing the teeter-totter?) we all seem to go into in a relativey blind state. Today, we had a little typical battle of the wills in our house - can't say I don't know where this comes from, and I'm not at all surprised at the outcome - because Ryan … [Read more...]
Nibblin on Spongecake
photo courtesy Edible Santa Barbara - this cake looks perfect to me - has a lovely, sturdy but not tough crumb - not too fine……. Certain recipes evoke springtime in the halls of my memory - one is for Spongecake. Well, you know I just got back from California - currently the land of Strawberry Heaven - during the third week of, yes, March! Not, May, not June, but March! Driving along 101N last week, I could see the bright red awesome … [Read more...]
Cautious State of Affairs and The Orange/Chocolate/Toasted Coconut Scone
one of my pots of thyme from last year, and snow My definition of March: Peckish, Fickle, Feckless, Wavering, Teasing, Impatient, Indecisive, Unsettled, moments of Cranky and Giddy - you know, you're hungry for something but at the same time you can't figure out which way to go - advance, retreat - again and again; cold, warm, freeze, thaw, teasing, tensing and impatient……... Today - Baking and Barking: I've been constantly … [Read more...]
Dreaming of: Swirling Curds and Coulis – The Lemon/Blood Orange Curd Almond Crusted Tart
imagine this: courtesy thetarttart.com with: this ---- that's what I woke up thinking of this morning……….. We all have dreams - good and bad. When I was younger I used to dream about falling out of a high tree. I don't know what this means - perhaps someday I'll consult a dream-analyst. I hope it's nothing terrible in my subconscious! I often dream and then wake up with baking on my mind. Today, my earliest mental activity was … [Read more...]
Banana-Hazelnut Dirt Bombs – In Honor of Cottage St. Bakery
Banana-Hazelnut Dirt Bombs I wrote a little on two other posts earlier today. Then, I walked by that bunch of ready-ripe bananas….. My mind, being in the oxygen-deprived, season-starved state that it is, went to Summer in Orleans, MA and the Cottage Street Bakery. Their Dirt Bombs are famous. One thing led to another and here's what happened: THE BANANA-HAZELNUT DIRT BOMB 10 tlbs unsalted butter, room temp 2 large eggs … [Read more...]
An Italian Baker’s Seasonal Calendar for Spring – Coming Up Soon!
Hello beauties in my house! Duck Fat Beignets - courtesy Southern Souffle (need I say more?) There comes a time in a person's life when they must face up to reality - I wrote the post on Tuesday, "What's in Your Bathroom Mirror" from my heart, I did. And yes, I would like to be tall (haha), thin and toned, yes I would. And yet, if I am to be completely honest with myself, I'd have to say I just may not be destined to win this … [Read more...]
Understanding Marketing? – Snowy-Day Raspberry-Orange Muffins
You know who is here - someone (favorite son) flew in on one of the last planes out of Reagan last night - home for the President's Day Weekend. And, we are so glad he made it - after two de-icings - and, only one hour later than scheduled - whew! Strolled out the door by 10:15pm. My husband gave me a lecture this morning about not understanding marketing. I was complaining that Ryan is not my favorite person to bake for - because he … [Read more...]
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