Did you drink all your coffee this morning? Do you have a spare cup left over? If not you can use water, but coffee accentuates chocolate. … [Read more...] about Crazy Cake
Archives for January 2014
Improved Lemon Curd
I saved a tree today, but not the complete tree. It is looking sort of strange. It is missing a few limbs. I have spoken previously about my neighbor that has this wonderful prolific lemon tree. It feeds the whole neighborhood, a few joggers that jog by, and a few gardeners. … [Read more...] about Improved Lemon Curd
Golden Lentil Soup
Golden Lentil Soup and Developing My Palate It’s been years since I first discovered my favorite restaurant. I think I mentioned this before. I loved the food at first bite. I loved the atmosphere and the people. Almost Always, when it is my turn to choose my choice would … [Read more...] about Golden Lentil Soup
Mini Almond Cake
Last week I posted about presentation or plating. I made both Crème Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis. I really hope you will give it a try. I spent time trying to make my food appealing. This week it is about what to put on that pretty plate. I suggest you make Mini Almond … [Read more...] about Mini Almond Cake
Crème Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis
Crème Anglaise is another recipe you need to put in your culinary toolkit. It is classic. Previously I made Crème Fraîche. It has so many uses for both sweet and savory, but now it is all about Crème Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis. These recipes will fancy up the most humble … [Read more...] about Crème Anglaise and Strawberry Coulis