Need a last-minute gift idea? This chai tea mix is fairly simple to put together, not terribly expensive (especially if you have access to bulk spices and some jars in your house), and looks lovely. It is great for the holidays and you can keep a few on hand for hostess gifts as well. Chai […] Read more…
December 2010 archive
Week 50: Taro Root
There’s only 2 more weeks left of this 52 week challenge (more on that later this week) and I’m running out of steam. A couple of days ago I realized I had nothing planned for this week – nothing written, nothing photographed, not even an ingredient chosen, much less purchased. I wandered through my local […] Read more…
Week 49: Caul Fat
We recently celebrated my friend’s birthday in style – her wonderful husband prepared a 5 course dinner party using Thomas Keller recipes. Russ and I arrived early to help him cook and set up. The 5th course, Braised Prime Beef Short Ribs with Root Vegetables and Sauteed Bone Marrow (we omitted bone marrow, as we […] Read more…
Kitchen Play: Spicy Pumpkin Soup Shooters
In October, I introduced you to a new food site called Kitchen Play when I made White Bean Bruschetta and Peach Bourbon Cocktail. Kitchen Play’s goal is to connect food bloggers with PR professionals through sponsored events. Each month, 6 new bloggers are chosen to participate in a Progressive Party, where they’re assigned one of […] Read more…