does this need "added sugar"? A very good argument can be made for training our palate and particularly for weening ourselves off the superfluous use of added ingredients in our cooking and baking. This can be for many a reason, not the least of which is to allow the flavor of central ingredients to shine through. While this tenet may apply in many regards, today's discussion is about superfluous use of sugar. I consider myself to be a … [Read more...]
Photographic Memory – That Very Moment
just as the sun lifts over the tree line and begins to cast its magic No, I'm not blessed with a photographic memory in the most well-known sense. But, the term can be aptly applied in another sense……. On mornings such as this, I sit and wait. There is nothing like that very moment when the sun just lifts its way over the tree tops and begins to shed light over the landscape. There is about an hour in the early mornings, albeit a bit … [Read more...]
Provençal Peach Scones – for Winston and Joanie
rare beauties from Melick's Town Farm Yes, I've had a few slobbery moments, chin over sink over the last week. I still have a few of those great peaches I picked last Saturday. They are just perfectly ripe right now. Those of you who are familiar, as I am, with Melick's Town Farm in Tewksbury know Winston and Joanie well. From time to time, they get into mischief at the farm. Last week when I was there Joanie was having some issues … [Read more...]
Well, Tickle My Fancy; Return on Investment and Reflections on Finding a Vital Life After Your Kids Move Out
Winston Go ahead, you can call me odd. There comes a time in a person's life when they hopefully connect to their innermost passionate impulses and re-direct themselves to pursuing them with abandon. If you're lucky, this happens in childhood when one is unspoiled by the later-developing, all-encompassing onslaught of responsibilities, obligations and all of that noise that begins with "I should". If you are lucky enough to hold onto or … [Read more...]
You Put the Lime in the Coconut and Call Me in the Mor-or-or-ning….. The Harry Nilsson Lime and Coconut Scone
Limes figure into high Summer in so many ways……. Find yourself drinking mostly iced-tea these days? I find a nice slice of lime and a sprig of mint added to a large glass of iced black tea is especially reinvigorating. If like me, just as the sun begins to relinquish its hold on the day, you're also yearning for a little tidbit to go with your tea, see below. You're sitting on the patio, terrace or at the pool and the question becomes, … [Read more...]
Let’s Be Perfectly Cool – Say It With Peaches
my 2 favorite shots from Melick's last year - camera is ready and waiting for this year's outing Just in case this dastardly, distasteful humid air mass that was found rolling in this morning has the potential of sapping you of your inspiration, here's just a little reminder/invigorator-post for you to keep you going…….. Yesterday, in the early afternoon I set off for Califon, NJ to Melick's Town Farm Orchards for my annual u-pick and … [Read more...]
Study of Craggle* and Crumb – The Egg White Scone with Lemon, Verbena, Blueberries and Nutmeg Sugar
Can a person come to obsess about the texture of their scones over a lifetime? Then, can one become obsessed with getting the photo which best depicts what you are trying to convey? It seems that I have. BTW, craggle is a word which technically refers to messy-looking hair, often seen first thing in the morning. In my book, craggle* is a derivative of craggy, the texture sought most dearly in the baking of a good scone. Nick Malgieri, … [Read more...]
Got Lunch? The Turkey Club Lettuce Wrap with Basil and Avocado
Got glorious Heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil? A perfectly ripe Avocado? You've got the fixins of a great lunch……….. Follow me………. Here is my favorite summertime gluten-free lunch. It's simple, fast and satisfying! Two of these is the perfect portion for a hungry girl like me! And, it's rather sinfully delicious! 2 large organic romaine leaves, washed and dried 4 slices low-sodium turkey breast, high quality 4 thin slices … [Read more...]
Scenes from a Summer Garden – My Life in Pictures
Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? with silver bells and cockle shells and pretty maids all in a row…….. English Nursery Rhyme circa 1744 reminiscent of the french horn, my favorite brass instrument I spent a little time capturing the mid-summer garden this morning: the ultimate in rudeness Pollen Count, Deep Throat (post Watergate version) plus … [Read more...]
Think Pink
Right now I'm running at a huge pink deficit in the garden, particularly in the Rose Department. Pink is my go-to color always, but particularly in the Winter. I find it brings me a big pick-me-up. While I am also infatuated with blues and purples in the landscape, because of their rarity and especially this year, pink tends to be my all-time favorite. The range of shades is really amazing. I adore them all. What do color infatuations say … [Read more...]
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