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...]
These Are the Yolks, Folks – My Gluten-Free Pumpkin, Bacon and Maple Griddle Cakes
proof positive that my Mom is always with me Yesterday, with all the news about the latest firing at the top of the media chain, as is often the case, one of my dear Mother's pet phrases popped into my head - "He Cooked His Own Goose." Need I say more? Today, another one of hers popped in - "These are the jokes, folks." It popped in as soon as these fell into the bowl - only the jokes were the yolks......... (I need humor in … [Read more...]
My Own Personal David Lettermen Top Ten on Thanksgiving 2017
Here is my own personal "top ten" as made famous by David Lettermen, for Thanksgiving 2017! You can imagine each one on a flash card! for turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, homemade rolls, cranberry sauce, pies, and a pumpkin cheesecake for Ryan (against all odds) and a glass of champagne with loved ones (ok, got that out there) for my children and husband with whom I share love, values, faith and hope for the future and for friends … [Read more...]
An Addendum to the Pear Post: My Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles
I don't get onto the pumpkin bandwagon when most people do - like on September 1st. I wait until mid to late October to buy my pumpkins for outdoor decorating and I rarely bake with pumpkin until then or later. You know, I'm still dragging out my Summer state of mind as long as there are tomatoes, corn and peaches in the Farmer's Market. Now, for me, it IS time for Pumpkin baking and cooking. I have used Ellie Krieger's recipe for … [Read more...]
Pear Thee Well
Pear Thee Well, Great Heart! Act 5 Scene 4 Ok, I have finally just about let go of my mourning for peaches. It is November 18 after all. I actually asked my son to go to the Farmer's Market yesterday in LA and see if there were any peaches there, knowing full well that there weren't. He knows enough to ignore my mis-directed, off-season, but wistfully hopeful predilections ...... ("Mom, you're so annoying" is always the reply - in a … [Read more...]
Mind Games and Folly for Fools Like Me
juicy white peaches from Santa Barbara Farmer's Market 10/28 Anyone else still waking up an hour early? Yep, I have circadian rhythms that must be deeply steeped in the old brain of my evolutionary ancestors. This is a condition that sets me up for challenges for 6 months of the year - a condition that has led me to a myriad of behaviors that may appear odd to some who don't quite understand. I have spent the last three months since my … [Read more...]
A Visit to the Studio of Frances Palmer
An Invitation Yesterday, I hopped into the car, cast aside the drizzle and gloom and trundled up to the Merritt Parkway. As I went over the new Tappan Zee going eastbound for the first time I once again marveled at how quickly they got this project done and of course wondered why other projects, like the rail bridge in Summit take forever. Where there's a will, there's a way, as my Mom used to say. I had already been over the the new … [Read more...]
The Toasted Coconut Vodka St. Germaine with Lime
So, it's felt a bit like Summer the past two days. What better way to embrace the gift than to enjoy a fresh Summery cocktail? The honey and toasted coconut make this variation of a Vodka Gimlet extra special - just like a 77F day in early November! Hope you enjoy! The Toasted Coconut Vodka St. Germaine - makes 1 cocktail 3 oz Belvedere Vodka 3 oz Sparkling Water (not seltzer) ice 2 tablespoons honey on a small plate 1/2 cup … [Read more...]
When Blue and Green Go Well Together in the Kitchen – The Matcha-Blueberry Scone with Almonds
Hmmmm, color affinities and food.......... When I read and see all the food photos on the sites I follow each and every day I sometimes wonder about the difference between pleasing and, for lack of a better phrase, thrown together (the off-putting word slop comes to mind but then again so many iconic dishes could be said to look, well, messy - consider cassoulet or chilis or stews, for example). I am sometimes offended by plates … [Read more...]
Turning Into My Mom? – The Orange Poppy Seed Cake with Plums
Orange Poppy Seed Cake with Plums Every once in a while, and more so lately, when I pass a mirror, I think I see my Mom. It scares the bejesus out of me. But, truth be told, I should be so lucky. How did it become the last week of September? I have barely had a moment to think back on my Paris Summer and my 4 weeks on Cape Cod it has been so busy here. Arrggghhhh........ September and October are my two favorite months of the year … [Read more...]
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