This is, without a doubt, the best sweet nibble to accompany your espresso.
Anise Biscotti
2 1/4 cups AP flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1 1/4 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 Tablespoon anise seed, freshly […]
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There are two styles of bread pudding. There’s the creamy custardy type with chunks of identifiable bread. The other type is a dense, heavy (bordering on clunky) style that can be sliced into wedges. I enjoy both. The denser, sliceable style opens itself up to a number of sauce options. […]
…And, beach plum jam I could buy some. Nah, that’s too easy. I think I’ll try to devise a convoluted recipe. This is my current plan: I Wanna Be Beach Plum Jam 1-2 large bunches of tart grapes, halved & seeded 2-4 […]
Fig + Ginger + Sugar = Yum
This isn’t really a recipe. It’s a bit like recycled food. After two weeks of fig preserve, we wanted something new to accompany our morning toast. So, I took what was left over from my 5 cups of […] Pepper & Onion Egg Sandwich One of my all-time favorite breakfasts!
Then, for dinner… peppers & onions with Pollo alla Cacciatora I like to plate it up with the peppers & onions on top. Then, I serve a saucer of red sauce on […] Another mostly healthy granola bar… yeah, I know. Boring. But, these were really, really good. And, I don’t want to forget the recipe. It’s super-simple and quick. They make a great small meal or a hearty snack. Peanut Butter Granola Bars makes 1 8×8 square dish 2 cups quick […]
Scott Peacock made corn muffins on Martha Stewart’s show this Monday. Given it’s similarity to an Italian polenta cake, it was a recipe I had to make immediately. But, of course, I had to add my own little touches of Italy. So, his buttermilk corn muffins become my savory […]
I first purchased green coffee about 7 years ago. While looking for a source of high quality chicory, I found Sweet Maria’s. Sweet Maria’s offers dozens of green coffees from around the world (not to mention the top quality chicory I was looking for). I placed my order for green […] Roasted Chicory Used as a coffee additive or substitute, chicory is inexpensive and caffeine free. It adds a distinctive roasted flavor with a rich full body. When used in moderation, it makes a pleasantly mellow cup of coffee. If used in excess, the sour characteristics become unbearable for me.
This mildly sweet treat works as a small breakfast, snack or light dessert. Not too plain… not too sweet. And, I love the delicate crumbly texture. Sweet Almond Polenta Cake makes one 8 x 8″ square 1 cups AP flour 3/4 cup polenta, fine 1/2 cup […] |
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