English Muffin Bread

English Muffin Bread

English Muffin Bread makes 1 loaf

2 1/2 cups AP flour 1 tsp fine sea salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 TBSP yeast 2 TBSP honey 1 1/2 cups milk, warm

butter, for baking pan cornmeal, for baking […]

Café Au Lait, Flowers & Butterfly Art Plates

Eva Gordon Purple Flower & Butterfly Art Plate

When you were little did you dream of daily tea parties? Every day you’d set the table with linen and lace and your favorite china. Right? Well, if you had those day dreams, you probably had china […]

Chihuly & Crepes

Chihuly Glass Installation

It goes on…

..and on

Are they abstract art, flowers, or some form of exotic sea life? You decide.

Again, we were mesmerized by Chihuly’s art.

The Baking Bible

The Baking Bible By Rose Levy Beranbaum

I have and have loved The Cake Bible, The Pie & Pastry Bible, and The Bread Bible for years. (Though, I must confess my love for them lists them in a different order. I have a favorite. But, that’s my own private little […]

Baked Apples

Lady Apples

These little apples work beautifully to create a sweet ending to any meal. Their small size allows for a sweet treat without the unfortunate feeling of excess or over-indulgence. Any small apple can be used. But, these and small empire apples are two […]

Roasted Sunchokes

Quick To Shrivel

By the time the third sunchoke hit the plate, they’d shriveled even more.

Love them or hate them? Neither, but, they’re tasty. And, I’d make them again. Next time, I’d like to try some very young ones. […]

Squash Blossoms

Male Squash Blossoms

These beautiful blossoms were jam-packed into a plastic wrapped container and slightly wilted. But, they weren’t bruised. (If they’re bruised, they won’t perk up as prettily.) And, for about $2 they were easily worth the minimal investment of time and effort.

Malaysian Chicken Curry — Kari Ayam

Candlenut = Kukui Nut

Long ago in Hawaii, the oil of the candle nut was used to make light. Also, the nuts were strung together in a way that each burning nut would measure the passing time. It would take roughly 15 minutes to burn from one nut […]

Malaysian Fried Rice

I love all things Malaysian. And, this dish is one of my favorites. Though, it never comes close to the version at my favorite restaurant. But, when I’m trying to fill a craving, this is a decent substitute.

Nasi Goreng makes 2 servings

2 cups cooked […]

Blanched Asparagus

Asparagus might be even tastier cold than it is hot. It makes a pretty addition to a simple salad.

Bring salted water to a boil. Then, add asparagus. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes. When you start to smell asparagus, let it cook for about […]