My Lesson in Mise en Place Corn Bread Muffins Mise en Place A lovely French phrase. Translated I believe it means all things in place. In English it means gather all your ingredients so you have what you need so you don’t leave something out, or you don’t make a mess … [Read more...] about Corn Bread Muffins
Archives for 2012
Braised Pears in a Caramel Sauce
Don’t let my mediocre awful photo deter you from making these braised pears. I fear you will flee from the site and never return, but really this is delicious. Who would not like caramel and fruit? It is easy, with few ingredients, and you could make them early or have them … [Read more...] about Braised Pears in a Caramel Sauce
It’s All About The Cookie
Cookie Preaching If I were a cookie preacher this is what my sermon would be. Gather all ingredients. Start with good ingredients. By that I mean if you add mediocre butter into your cookie, the oven does not make it miraculously gourmet. … [Read more...] about It’s All About The Cookie
Pluot and Pound Cake
When it to too hot to make anything, go to the freezer and pull out that cake. You know the one I told you about, Lemon Yogurt Cake. Pluots are in season; slice up a few. They are so pretty with there pink flesh. Whip some cream with a little powdered sugar and some vanilla. … [Read more...] about Pluot and Pound Cake
Four Minute Brownie Pie
I got this recipe from Nancy, at a communal table. I have used several of her recipes. I have incorporated many of her recipes into my repertoire. I have used her flatbread weekly. In fact I make up a batch, separate them with wax paper, and tuck them in my freezer. … [Read more...] about Four Minute Brownie Pie
Almond Chocolate Cookies
I seldom make anything chocolate, except since I started this blog. After all it is/was to be about my love of lemons. However, as the days go by I seem to be in a chocolate mood. … [Read more...] about Almond Chocolate Cookies
Zucchini & Ricotta Crostata
You say potato, I say patahto – you say….., well you know how it goes. So when it comes to the French gallete or the Italian crostata the only thing you need to remember is, this is really yummy. … [Read more...] about Zucchini & Ricotta Crostata
Chicken with Grape Seed Oil
Roast Chicken and My New BFF – Grape Seed Oil Ok, I almost did not blog about this, because I was so anxious to dig into the food. Then on a last minute decision, I pulled out my camera and clicked off a few shots. This is not a photo of the most browned chicken breast … [Read more...] about Chicken with Grape Seed Oil
French Grandma Baking
French Grandma Baking ~ Also known as cuisine grand-mère or grandma baking or cooking. Back in the pre-blogging days, or at least before I was aware of blogging, I was reading a magazine about a style of cooking called grand-mère baking or cooking. This intrigued me because my … [Read more...] about French Grandma Baking