“One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure…” William Feather What spells Fall? Longer nights and shorter days. Leaves just about beginning to change colour. More serious food choices coming forth. Hola… September’s here, and with it Fall / Autumn in many parts of the Northern … Continue reading Dark Chocolate, Ricotta and Ginger Tartlets with Poached Pears
“A man’s nature runs either to herbs, or to weeds; therefore let him seasonably water the one, and destroy the other.”Francis Bacon, Sr. Do I know my herbs? Well I thought I did, & was basking in my limited glory until I saw Helen’s beautiful Thyme shortbread cookies @ Tartlette. Hmmmmm, I thought, how come … Continue reading GETTING MY HERBS RIGHT WITH PASTA & CHICKEN
“Every oak tree started out as a couple of nuts who decided to stand their ground.”Unknown Doing rounds of blogs is never easy when you have to run a regular life too, full of routine stuff like laundry, grocery & school trips galore. Junior goes to a new grade in another week, so half the … Continue reading NUT, SEED & RAISIN BISCOTTI…Preciously jeweled cookies!
“The revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall.” Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara There’s a great foodie blog I recently discovered & I absolutely love what she does. She bakes WONDERFUL stuff, mainly cakes, & I’m really having a hard time keeping up. Seem to get into … Continue reading Dorothy Mae Brown’s Apple Spice Cake
“Food is so primal, so essential a part of our lives, often the mere sharing of recipes with strangers turns them into good friends. “ Jasmine Heiler I met Gloria Chadwick through Val’s blog & it was a matter of time before we hit it off. We had San Antonio in common…she lives there, & … Continue reading CHURROS…GOING SPANISH ON DOUGHNUTS & A BOOK REVIEW.
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” Oprah Winfrey Like all good things in life come to an end, 2008 has come to an end too. It’s been a good year in blogland, filled with loads of new friends, food & a whole lot of fun. It’s had … Continue reading Fresh Fruit Cake … Adieu 2008!
