yesterday was a small price to pay for today - as I can say only on a day like today Perhaps the most-asked question inside of my head, year-round, is "Where Do I Belong"? Don't get all crazy now - it's not quite the existential question it seems on the surface! It's really just the Big Weather Question that I struggle with on all days when the sun is not shining and the temperatures are not in the temperate zone. Is the answer … [Read more...]
Why I Love the Blenheim Apricots from Murray’s Cheese – The Blenheim Apricot and Maple-Glazed Bacon Scone
today's weather - not my cup of tea so, into the kitchen I go Back in May, my daughter gave me a class at Murray's Cheese on Mozzarella making. I'm a big fan of Murray's Cheese on Bleecker St. and I biz around in there very often. The two of us had a fun evening which included tasting, making, and exploring affinities. Aside from the cheese and wine, my favorite part of the evening was enjoying the bright flavor of the dried … [Read more...]
The Photographer and the Pastry Chef: Scones Caught in an Instant of History – Doris Kearns Goodwin and Barack Obama – The Pumpkin-Maple Scone
Barack Obama, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Scones - photo courtesy Vanity Fair and Annie Leibovitz I just love this photo - and for so many reasons........... First, I love, DKG's outstretched hand, President Obama's comfortable thoughtfulness...... And then, it sent me off into a compete haze of imagination and fantasy - the best of kinds........ it was the plate, on the table - and while it is almost out of view and could have been an … [Read more...]
If There Can Ever Be a Good First Frost – Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
Today, I awoke to this. And, this: But happily, these were still here: Survivors of this morning's frost: And, so, it seemed quite appropriate for these: This recipe is easy, quick and just what you might need for a mid-morning snack today. Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts - adapted from Live Well Bake Often (only makes 6, so double if desired) 1 cup all purpose flour 1/8 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp … [Read more...]
Gotta Dance, Gotta Bake – Gluten-Free Pumpkin-Apple Cider Pancakes with Cinnamon Maple Syrup and Granny Smith Apple Pie Scones
Everyone knows where that famous line "Gotta Dance, Gotta Dance" comes from. Well, yet another day of this weather - right smack during the weeks when it should be stellar, sunshiny, bright and crisp, is sending me sinking and so I was off in search of some happy inspiration this morning when I thought of this iconic scene from "Singing in the Rain". Here, go ahead, cheer yourself up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpCLxnVpgbo Before I … [Read more...]
Chelsea Morning Granola
Country Breakfast This post is dedicated to Cathy Barrow who got me singing Chelsea Morning in my head early this am with her Facebook post - "Woke up it was a misty morning." Ok, so this morning I was wishing I was back in Santa Barbara to attend my favorites - the Montecito Farmer's Market on Friday and the Downtown Santa Barbara Farmer's Market on Saturday - particularly to scoff up some of those cosmic organic strawberries. these … [Read more...]
Baking without Babe :( – Bend Me, Shape Me – The Blueberry-Lime Turnover Scone
<3 <3 <3 Two things have settled with me already this morning - first and foremost that baking without Kit - aka known as "babe" and a myriad of other loving nicknames, under my feet is a totally different experience - and I'm not happy about it. We'd always have this little game where she would come over and wait for any spillage to become her territory. She'd be under my feet while I was mixing, rolling and after whatever went … [Read more...]
In the Heart of a Dog – Kayaking and Kit in Orleans
Kit happy in Orleans July 2015 What a gift it is to sit and write. Hmmmm, is there a book somewhere where you can be well instructed on how to grieve the loss of a deeply beloved pet? Would that help? Most assuredly, no. And so, on goes the process......... It is quite amazing how completely one can get thrown off course by a single change. (today must be a day of sailing metaphors) What on one day can seem quite safely off into the … [Read more...]
For the Love of a Great Dog; My Tribute to Kit
11/19/02 - 8/6 16 Our loving family: The word void has a whole new meaning now. The range of thoughts and emotions I've gone through over the last 2 weeks is as wide as it is taxing. And, it carries with it much testing, effort at rearranging, coping and processing. There are millions of dog people and there are millions of dogs. I find myself trying to put into perspective the loss of a dog like Kit. But, there is … [Read more...]
Therapy for the Waiting Game – Fresh Cherry and Chocolate-Almond Biscotti
This past week wasn't designed to be this way. I knew I would be doing a lot of waiting (airports, unconfirmed deliveries, cable company customer service lines) - but not the hole in your heart, lump in your throat kind......... I was off last Wednesday to deliver my son to grad school and supposedly to have a little bit of SoCal fun in the middle of Summer harvest-time. Well, the best laid plans....... My beloved dog, Kit, who is 13 1/2 … [Read more...]
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