Pouding Chomeur

Pouding Chomeur

Mmm… maple syrup.

But, wait…. this is poor man’s pudding. Maple syrup isn’t exactly cheap. There are several versions of this recipe and it goes by many names. Pouding Chomeur, Pouding au Chômeur, Sirop Cake, Grandmere’s Sirop Cake, Grandpere dans le sirup… and there’s […]

Cereal Milk

Milk by Christina Tosi might just be my favorite cookbook for all times. For starters, it allows us to attempt the sweet and savory treats of Momofuku Milk Bar in our very own kitchen. It’s also bursting with unique ideas that jumpstart inspiration in my kitchen. And, most importantly, it’s […]

Momofuku Milk Bar

From the simple genius of cereal milk to the creative use of a wide variety of “crumbs” within a recipe, this cookbook is more than just a compilation of recipes to be followed. It’s a source of pure inspiration from cover to cover. It invites you to rethink the ordinary.

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Chocolate Pound Cake

Shouldn’t the cook get first dibs? Nope, not in this house.

What you see pictured (above) is the very last chunk of cake. That little scrap was all that remained after a day in the fridge. Disappearing faster than the speed of light, why was this piece spared? […]

Milk Liqueur

After straining three times, I’m still left with this milky white liqueur. Supposedly, if you repeatedly strain this liqueur it will become clear. I’m using an ultra-fine filter. I don’t even know where to find a finer filter. Hmmm…. I think I’m stuck with this milky white nog. Good thing […]

Old Faithful — My New Oven

I’m a practical kinda girl. Function trumps flashy every day of the week for me.

Why is Wolf king? Dual burners, that’s why. But, we’re not planning a full remodel. We have to work with what we have. That means we’re stuck with a standard 30″ space. That […]

Best Basic Northern-Style Cornbread

Southerners, avert your eyes if you must. This is a delicate, moist, crumbly, yet, somehow cake-y and SWEET cornbread. This is one of our all-time favorites. But, that doesn’t meal we’ll ever give up the sheer awesomeness that is traditional Southern cornbread.

Best Basic Northern-Style Cornbread makes 1 […]

It’s Empire Apple Time!

Super crisp, tart and oh so FRESH! They’re apple perfection.

Dessert Apples 1 apple per person

1 apple lemon wedges tupelo honey

1. Slice apple.

2. Squeeze each slice with the juice of a lemon wedge or two.

3. Drizzle […]

Cantaloupe Sorbet & Fruit Pops

Normally, I like to keep the sugar to a minimum. But, I was in the mood for a sweet treat. So, I added more sugar than I usually would (1/2 cup). The higher sugar content also creates a lovely texture. This could easily be made with as little as 2 […]

Alligator Pear Pops

I’ve been known to make a meal out of 1/2 an avocado and a tiny sprinkle of sugar. So, this is a nice variation for summer when you’re craving something cold and icy. Pops don’t have to be dripping with sugar. Less is more.

A creamy avocado smoothie […]