wow - goodbye to the US version of La Cucina Italiana This classic song title comes by way of the British band, Queen, and the song, a Grammy-winner, is circa 1980. These lyrics so totally apropo for this announcement: "and another one gone, and another one gone, Another one bites the dust." You have heard me go on about the loss of my favorite culinary publications - like Gourmet Magazine after a venerable 68 years! - and the old … [Read more...]
All Hail 2014! – Frigid Temps, Use of “Food Porn” and the Boomerang Effect
fireworks over Sea of Cortez Today I am in, what you would call, a state of disrepair - deep into what I call the boomerang-effect. Two days ago I was in paradise...... I think I saw an article yesterday about seasonal affect disorder - but because I am deep in the state of it, where I can not keep a line of thought in view, I can't remember where I saw it. I can't get the lyrics from "Price Tag" from Jesse J, out of my head from the … [Read more...]
All is Calm, All is Bright, Except………..
one clear picture: dried, dead, frigid, reluctant sun I am officially in post-Christmas mode now. I am over all the little anxieties about getting everything ready in time, hoping everyone is happy with their day, presents and the food. Yesterday was a day of re-grouping for me - cleaning up the house mostly. Things look neater now. That's good. So, all is calm, all is bright..... and I just heard the most glorious bird outside singing … [Read more...]
The Morning After; Feast of Stephen and the Omnipresent Push to 2014
Mom's Apple Pie - choice for Christmas Dessert Our Christmas Day this year was very kitchen-focused - loads of fun for me. Then, there is the day after........ Is anyone else exhausted and looking forward to a day of vegging? I am. There is always something transitory about the day after Christmas isn't there? It's some sort of a mixture of relief and letdown. I padded down the stairs early this morning, around 5, made coffee and … [Read more...]
Christmas Morning Cake – The Raspberry-Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
MERRY, MERRY - HOLLY JOLLY! On the menu this morning: My Crabmeat Frittata, Crepes with Fresh Fruit and this cake. While I am going to get into big trouble for using all the raspberries which I forgot were for the Crepes, I am hoping everyone will be happy with this offering today. I really didn't want to make Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls! THE RASPBERRY-CINNAMON STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE- adapted from Saveur Topping: 8 tblsp … [Read more...]
Christmas Eve Afternoon Fondue and Taralli w Christin
Today has been especially busy - running around to the grocery stores, etc., just to pick up a few last minute things........ But, later on I got into the kitchen with Christin, as she was inspired to bake - WOW! Ryan made a last minute trip to the mall and decided upon a nap. Fire's on and we are all happy and relaxing ............. This morning I decided to start a new tradition - Christmas Eve afternoon of Fondue, Prosecco and … [Read more...]
Oysters and Martinis – Selection de Rigueur; Classic New York Christmas, Uptown and Down
courtesy goodfoodstories.com courtesy seattleite.com image courtesy Eats on Lexington image courtesy Keen's Steakhouse thisweeksf.net courtesy hauteliving.com Is this not all that is beauty and perfection in a few choice ingredients? Yesterday, I had a little day in the city. It was filled with memorable visual and sensory vignettes of classic New York Christmas. There was all the expected hustle-bustle but sans the … [Read more...]
The Name of the Dance is the Peppermint Twist; Don’t Scare the Kids
Joey Dee and the Starlighters circa 1961 - you must watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WIvZu4dPQQ I would have to say that, generally speaking I do believe it isn't a good idea to have your children view you in situations which lead them to question your sanity and thereby threaten their overall sense of security. However, this morning I actually played a youtube video of this wonderful classic from 1961 for Christin. She was … [Read more...]
Yes, We Have No Bananas – or Raspberries; Strawberry and Chocolate Scones
Today I somehow landed in Vaudeville - although when Christin is around unexpectedly, sometimes it does seem like our house could be a scene from there. " Yes, We Have No Bananas" was the title of a song from 1922's Broadway revue, "Make It Snappy", written by Frank Silver and Irving Cohn and sung by Eddie Cantor. Ok, this was the year my Mother was born and I obviously have no recollection of any such show so I can not say why I know … [Read more...]
Me, I Want a Hula Hoop……Please Christmas Don’t be Late; White Chocolate, Almond and Cranberry Biscotti (Definitely Not as Good as Roseann’s)
image courtesy Wikipedia.org It's 1958 in my head today and what's playing? Who can forget the Chipmunks' famous lyrics, "Please Santa, don't be late": ......me, I want a hula hoop, we can hardly stand the wait, please Christmas don't be late"................ Yes, The Chipmunks began their still famous career in 1958 and even appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show - that's before their career took off in earnest (aka in … [Read more...]
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