In preparation to make the ultimate chocolate bacon cupcakes, I both listened to your comments and did a little research on my own. I stumbled upon caramelizing bacon – something I’d never tried or even seen done before. Sugar + bacon? This was something I had to try! It was amazing! Look at that shine […] Read more…
Chayote is another one of the unusual ingredients I’ve found to have several aliases. In different countries it is known as sayote, mango squash, choko, chuchu, chow-chow, chocho, christophene, custard marrow, xuxu, mirliton, and the most fitting, vegetable pear and pear squash. They really do look a lot like pears, except a bit more wrinkly. […] Read more…
Life has been pretty busy lately. I’ve been out of town quite a bit and also had family visiting in between trips. It’s starting to settle down, but of course now I’ve caught a cold. So, no baking this week, but instead I thought I’d share what we had for dinner the other night. Russ […] Read more…
After my fun experience making tiny poached quail eggs a few weeks ago, I jumped at the opportunity to try goose eggs. I also found these at a Whole Foods, this time from a local goose farm. Now all I need to do is find fresh duck eggs – unless there is another egg I’m […] Read more…
While my next planned baking adventure is making the best bacon-chocolate cupcakes possible using your suggestions, first I carried on my new found love for homemade marshmallow and made a total classic: Rice Krispies Treats. A little butter + marshmallow + cereal = a gooey, sweet, fun dessert bar. They’re simple and easy to make. […] Read more…