edibles, general journal posts, images

In Search of Future Pies.

I went apple picking a couple of weeks ago and had a lovely time with the family. The air was crisp and the day was slightly overcast with hints of sun peaking through. The clouds were fluffy and dainty in a sky that was a clean shade of blue. I have never been apple picking so […]

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edibles, images

Time to Bake the Donuts!

I love Sur La Table because every time I go into that store, I see something new I want to try. During one recent visit, my husband picked up a donut pan, one you use to bake donuts vs. frying them. There were a few donut mixes to choose from, and we decided to try the […]

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edibles

Sluurpp!

Homemade smoothies can be a quick and healthy snack for kids, but take that term as a controlled experience, not an invitation to a calorie and sugar fest. In my house, some frozen fruit, 100% juice, an 8 ounce glass and a straw go a long way. Use fresh fruit, but frozen fruit is just […]

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edibles, interviews

Cheesy Dreams–Wendy Makes Mozzarella

Cheese is a dreamy proposition. It is delicious and with so many varieties you can get salty, nutty, aged, soft, hard, sharp, mild, creamy goodness. It makes a piece of bread sing and took cake to another level. Sadly, I am allergic to cheese. I don’t break out in hives, my throat does not close […]

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edibles

Saturday Morning Home Fries

Every Saturday I cook breakfast for the family and without fail it has to be eggs, papas (that’s potatoes in Spanish) and bacon. I usually bake some hash brown patties and call it day, however lately I have been into making home fries. It is really a simple execution. Use a good quality hard anodized […]

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edibles

Ajo-Best Supporting Flavor

The best time I have in the kitchen is when I am getting all my bases started, the prep time as you call it. Slicing peppers and onions, prepping the spices, peeling the veggies, all that believe it or not actually feels very serene to me. More than anything though I love peeling and chopping […]

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