“Live each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influences of each. “ Henry David Thoreau Stone Fruit Crisp – Peaches & Plums… This is quite the best time of the year to get inspired by summer fruits in food. This summer is special … Continue reading MAKE MINE A CRISP…PLUMS n PEACHES!
“If life is a bowl of cherries, then what am I doing in the pits?”Erma Bombeck Mixed Berry & Nut Clusters Aaaaaaaargh…it’s just another of those days when time begins to run out on you even before morning has nicely broken!! Day before was a busyish day. I made cookies out of dried berries & … Continue reading MIXED BERRY & NUT CLUSTERS….Cookies, Cake & CLICK
“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” La Rochefoucauld Pistachio Olive Oil Brownies…the healthy choice & TRUE!! I made these yummy brownies & I made them with olive oil!! Believe it or not…they were scrumptious. If you are looking for butter laden, rich, dense brownies then these are not for … Continue reading PISTACHIO OLIVE OIL BROWNIES…Tried, tested & true!
“It is impossible to think of any good meal, no matter how plain or elegant, without soup or bread in it.” M. F. K. Fisher Hamburger Buns…made at home “To yeast or not to yeast” seems to be my call these days. It’s been a while since I gained my yeastly confidence, & now, every … Continue reading HAMBURGER BUNS…TO YEAST OR NOT TO YEAST!!
“On vacations: We hit the sunny beaches where we occupy ourselves keeping the sun off our skin, the saltwater off our bodies, and the sand out of our belongings.”Erma Bombeck Are back from Chennai down in the South of India, where it was baking hot…& yet we had a great time. For me, obviously anything … Continue reading SOUTHWARD BOUND & BACK…Captivated in Chennai!
“Friendships develop over food and wine” Prince Nicholas Romanoff I made this cake once again yesterday…really enjoyed doing it. The basic cake is an orange flavoured sponge from a book by Sue Ross. It’s sandwiched with an almond whipped cream & topped with a dark chocolate ganache…really excellent. I made the one below using this … Continue reading TIME TO PASS IT ON…an excellent award!
