Granita is a magical dessert. It’s pretty much guilt free, it’s refreshing, comes in any flavor you can think of & works well with or without booze. And it’s a perfect foil for a rich chocolate dessert. Don’t get me wrong, I am a lover of baked sweets of any sort from the finest fare to…
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Why Did The Chicken Cross The Road?
I’m not 100% sure, but if it were me, it would have been to luxuriate in a bath of Sticky Fingers Smokehouse’s Carolina Classic Barbecue Sauce. Full Disclosure (& I realize this is an odd time to announce this, but): I am now a Pescetarian. However, that doesn’t mean the sight of perfectly grilled chicken doesn’t get me salivating. I know…
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1-2-3 RED WHITE & BLUE NO BAKE CHEESECAKE BERRY FLAN
The inspiration for this dessert was the one and only Jacques Pepin. There’s nothing more liberating (and cool) than having someone of his ilk tell you he uses pre-made cookie dough. And since it did (in a video I recently watched), I thought I would & could. Then I thought: heck, why make custard when I…
You Won’t Want to Passover (LOL) This Awesome Cookie
EASY ALMOND COOKIES * YOUR NEW PASSOVER FAVORITE WHAT YOU NEED: 1 egg white 2 c sliced almonds 2 T sugar (raw or white) 1 pinch salt 1/2 t vanilla extract (optional) WHAT YOU DO: Whip up the egg white for 20 seconds…
Make Your Hot Valentines Date Even Hotter!
Photo courtesy of askottowa.info I’m Canadian, read: I love beer. Let the other gals sip their Technicolor cocktails, just gimme my ale. So what could possibly be more sensual than dipping into fondue together with your Valentine? How about fondue on tap. Troegs’ Dream Weaver’s spicy tart flavor will add kick to the mellowest of cheeses. For even more of…
Power Bars to the People But Not Mommies
Man cannot live on power bars alone. Yeah? Tell that to the billion dollar industry that has given the chocolate bar the best damn facelift in history (barring Katharine Chancellor’s on-camera visit to the OR on The Young & The Restless, circa 1984). Talk about dystopia! Originally, the concept of the protein shake, the power…
Party Girl
I sure love throwing parties, I just kinda hate going to them. I love choosing a fun theme and all that entails, but once the elephants have done their dance and the acrobats have shimmied down my chimney, I’m not so sure I need to be there. I obsess over my parties like an artist…
Granita to the Rescue
Puree your favorite fruit together or boil it on top of the stove with some wine and a bit of sugar as needed -not all fruit was born equally sweet. Put it in the freezer and scrape it with a fork every hour or so until it’s frozen. It’s perfectly refreshing, especially after a heavy…
Thanksgiving
I feel super guilty for not posting my Thanksgiving recipes before Thanksgiving, so just think of this as a head start for next year. Things I’ve learned: Putting herbs, fresh or dry under the skin of the bird makes a huge difference (details to follow) Adding Earth Balance or olive oil under the skin with the…