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Normally, we’d save the cocktails for the weekends. But, a few successful home projects instigated the rare indulgence. This lovely sparkling soda creates an almost instant cocktail. It’s delicious straight, too. Just serve it icy cold with a wedge of orange for a virgin cocktail. Blood Orange Punch […]
Sicilian pizza may as well not even exist in Atlanta. With a very (VERY) limited number of exceptions, the version you tend to see around town is the lowest common denominator of a near approximation to “Sicilian” pizza. So, what’s a girl to do? She makes her own, […]
Nuoc Cham, Nuoc Mam, or Nuoc Mam Cham This incredible sauce goes by many names. To name a few: nước chấm (dipping sauce), nước mắm pha (mixed fish sauce), or nước mắm chua ngọt (sweet and sour fish sauce). It can vary by levels of sweetness, saltiness, intensity […]
In Sweden, this soup is traditionally eaten on Thursdays for dinner. Whole yellow peas give this soup added visual appeal. Lovely and tasty, this soup will be welcome any day of the week. I’ve altered the standard recipe slightly. Pancetta subs for the ham and ham bone. And, a garnish […]
These hibiscus flowers in syrup will garnish tonight’s cocktails beautifully. We found these at a local Whole Foods. Hopefully, we’ll be able to find them again. Don’t you hate it when you find a unique ingredient, fall in love with it, and realize it’s never to be found again? Luckily, […]
I’m not Irish. So, I didn’t feel one ounce of guilt about turning this into a sweet bread. I am, however, Italian. So, ok maybe… just maybe. There was one little itty bitty baby ounce of guilt. It’s not at all traditional. But, this sweetened soda bread was a big […]
Like jambalaya… but, soupier. “Jambalaya” Soup 1 large sweet onion olive oil, as needed 1 large green pepper 1 large yellow pepper 1 large red pepper 6 cloves garlic, finely minced 2 stalkes celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, chopped 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 28 oz […]
Christmas morning wouldn’t be complete without this gorgeous bread as a dining room table centerpiece. But, this lovely sweet bread is too good to make just once a year. Panettone 1/2 cup marsala or moscato 1 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried fruit (citron, apricots and/or candied […]
Martha Stewart’s niece Sophie Herbert demonstrated the preparation of this milk on Friday’s episode. Very timely, considering both my husband and myself are getting over a cold and sore throat. This tea was the perfect remedy. It’s lovely and tasty, too! (I’ve altered the recipe ever-so-slightly. The mace […]
Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler! Sazerac makes 2 4 ounces Rye 1/2 ounce Absinthe (or Herbsaint) 2-3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters 2 teaspoons simple syrup 2 lemon rind curl Place two old fashioned glasses and your bottle of rye in the freezer for an hour […] |
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