my Chocolate "Ribbon" Cake ICE Culinary May 11, 2011 It's that time of year again and everyone is busy envisioning their perfect Valentine's Day celebration. The reels and wheels of my social media feeds are featuring all manner of eye-popping and intoxicating treats to make for your sweetheart. This week, as we ponder how to celebrate and perhaps, what to make in our own kitchen, the topic of Chocolate will become central. On this … [Read more...]
Seasonal Intrigue – Blood Oranges, Meyer Lemons, Key Limes and More
I fell in love with this picture a few weeks ago. It was posted by Bouchon Bakery in Yountville, CA, a place I have happily visited, spent several mornings and evenings peering in the windows and oogling their croissants on sky-high proofing racks. (I also visited when they were open I am most happy to say, but I confess to having a peculiar love of oogling through bakery windows). This photo made me feel nostalgic, a feeling that Thomas … [Read more...]