I can't believe that they are gone! You all know I am in mourning this week - at the loss of my big garden obsession - my Morning Glory collection - right outside my side door. It was a glorious Fall with them and even though they didn't do much all Summer long, I got to enjoy them, along with the bees for several of the last 8 weeks or so. What a late Summer gift. I don't know why but their intense color inspires a happiness in me and … [Read more...]
On Aging, Attitude and Promise, in the Kitchen and Elsewhere
Paris July 2014 A few words about aging today. Those words are "step away", "think independently", and "resolve". If you look and listen closely, as with so many big social issues in our country today, the perspectives around aging, the science and the sociology, are changing, and dramatically for the better………. Could it possibly be that I feel younger and more invigorated than I have in, say, 50 years? Looking in the mirror every … [Read more...]
Went to the Cupboard and the Cupboard was….Pear, Ginger and Rum Popovers
Post #402. Who knew? Ok, so I confess. I went looking for trouble this morning. I started off very well - with a broccoli omelet. But, I wasn't happy. I was craving something crunchy, flaky and sweet. I went searching. Was I close to a great pastry shop? No. Was I in the City? No. I opened the refrigerator door. Puff Pastry was frozen - no, again. What could I do? I began to feel an inkling of desperation. … [Read more...]
They’re Pearable; Unable to Pear-it Down – More Pear Scones for Sharing
beautiful little seckel pear from D&D Ok, so I'm chuckling to myself around all of the food metaphors and puns I can think of. So, I'm silly, so what? On the other hand, serious people do indeed spend an entire career trying to imagine, test, describe, define, refine what wines are parable with what foods. Nowadays, you will find many experts say to drink whatever wines you feel you like with your foods. The old guidelines don't seem … [Read more...]
Bosc Beauties – On a Tear with the Pear; Double Ginger and Pear Cake
Bosc Beauties last week at Union Square I'm kind of into the terroir of the pear these days - the pear-oir, if you will……... In addition to marveling at these beauties as still lives, yes, I've had a good week in the kitchen with the great pears from Union Square and Melick's we got last week. Once again, I can't help but thinking about all those painters for whom fruits became their muse. These Bosc beauties were wonderfully juicy and … [Read more...]
Gloomy Weather Brings Cozy Dishes – Sweet Potato and Pear Gratin
Keep this handy for your Thanksgiving table! Yum! I love Gratins - sweet and savory. There is nothing more soothing on a cold, nasty and gloomy day than a dish such as this - ooey-gooey, warm and satiating - healthy (well it does have cheese and cream) - and gluten-free, too! Ok, so I proved to myself that I can indeed do something productive on a rainy day. Focus, focus, focus. Today was a good example of how to divert oneself from … [Read more...]
She Bakes – Subtle Highlights for the Elusive Flavor of Pear
A lovely grouping of pears in the trencher ! - This Fall Favorite Needs Subtle Highlights! Yes, She Bakes. She Bakes, Rain or Shine…….. Ok, I'm not psychic. I might be mildly intuitive. But, I do have a vivid imagination - one that brings into focus, often at the oddest times of day and night - lots of iterations of baked goods. Also, incidentally, I am great at self-deception!!! It's one of my favorite and most-needed coping … [Read more...]
Junk in the Trunk Cookies – Oatmeal Cookies with Toasted Coconut, Pistachio, Cranberries and Chocolate Chips
First Frost Warning Last Night! What do we all love to pull out of our pantries on the first really cold morning in October? How about Cinnamon, Oats, Coconut for toasting, Nuts, Chocolate and Dried Cranberries? Enough Junk?? Well, surely, not junk in a literal sense - just a lot of "stuff" - good, earthy and satisfying ……. I just sort of thought this was an appropriately fun moniker for these lovely little treats for a cool Autumn … [Read more...]
Three Little Maids from School – The Orange and Nutmeg-Scented Brioche – Day 2 of 2
Three Little Maids from School are we…….. I don't know, they were just so cute and perky - and I thought of this little libretto ………. I awoke this morning and tried to squeeze my eyes shut for a little while longer. I thought it was going to rain today and I didn't want to face it. But, then I thought of my dough in the fridge and so I got up and shuffled down the stairs. I hauled out the bowl after one sip of coffee and went to … [Read more...]
Playing Around in the Kitchen – Orange and Nutmeg-Scented Pumpkin Brioche – Day 1 of 2
Anyone who follows my Facebook Page, In Food Today will notice today that I have gotten stuck in neutral on brioche recipes lately. Over the weekend it was donuts. Today, I moved on to Pumpkin Brioche recipes. Perhaps I am already being overcome with the anticipation of Thanksgiving? Well, at least it isn't Christmas - I saw decorations in a Pier One store in New York last Friday - ugh! Well, the best laid plans didn't work out today and … [Read more...]
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