No bullshitting around, these might be the best muffin to come out of my kitchen. I could talk about being a bit overwhelmed and bummed to be so quiet on my little corner of the internet. I could go on about all the amazing things that I have done, and have in the works. I could muse on
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First of all, I want to send a belated thank you to the readers that entered my Moo card giveaway. Finally, I “pulled” numbers with Random.org. Congratulations to the winners Alejandra, Jennifer C and the grand prize winner Lindsay. Watch your inbox and enjoy your wonderful Moo goodies! Let me tell you something about this recipe. It
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There is nothing less satisfying than using up a jar of homemade canned jam, fruit butter, chutney, pickle. You might think the dearest satisfaction comes from the process of canning – and yes, it is second on the list of amazing food feats. But when you make something, store it away in your pantry, only to dig it out
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Happy Monday, readers! Maybe Mondays aren’t the happiest of days in the weekly line-up, but sometimes a little forced joy isn’t so bad. I have a few quick updates and a recipe to share with you, keeping it short and sweet. FIRST: I’m a finalist in a contest to win a most delicious trip to Seattle! CakeSpy [a
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Maybe it was obvious to my dear readers, maybe my radio silence gave it away. But here’s where I admit it: 2012 started with me in a big food rut. I spent a good chunk of my time home in North Carolina cooking, and much of my time before the holidays baking, and when I returned to New York, I
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Update – July 2012: Hey! If you’ve just found this post, please check out my newer version of this recipe. It’s a much better representation of these bars. Between recovering from a fantastic birthday and Thanksgiving weekend, tackling some big work projects AND the inaugural supper of Whiskey &a Salt Supper Club this weekend, life is crazed. Delicious and awesome
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Thanksgiving, I see you! And I’m coming ready, with a delicious condiment. Tasting of the tart cranberries, honeyed floral quince, and ginger snap. Colored a most beautiful hue and smooth, spreading gorgeously on a whole grain bread, topped with turkey slices. I think I might have stopped everything I was doing when these cranberry quince preserves appeared on
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