For those who love football, the Super Bowl XLVI seems to have drummed up more excitement than before.  Perhaps it's due in part to the Giants making a comeback or the media obsession with Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady.  Whatever the cas... read more

I always like to wait until February of a given year, to finalize my New Year resolutions. A bonafide procrastination technique: my excuse is that I begin THINKING about resolutions at the beginning of January. Then let them marinate. Until I fina... read more

Rumor has it that there's a Big Game this weekend. To be honest, I had to Google 'Super Bowl' to be sure. It doesn't have much of a following here. It is broadcast here, live on some channels, but it starts after midnight, on a Sunday night. You c... read more

INGREDIENTS 1cup softenedbutter 3/4cup firmly packeddark brown sugar 1/2cupgranulated sugar 2largeeggs 1tablespoonvanilla 1 1/2teaspoonsbaking powder 2-2 1/2cupsall-purpose flour 1/2teaspoonbaking soda 1/2teaspoonsalt 1cup crushedtoffee pieces, ca... read more

There's nothing more cozy than cuddling up on the sofa with a book and a box of chocolates on a chilly Winter day. And it seems I'm not alone in my love of pairing chocolates with a good read. For Valentine's Day this year one of my favorite choco... read more

15 snack ideas for the Super Bowl. read more

Per il suo compleanno Gallinella ha avuto una gradita sorpresa:  una torta decorata con panna e fiorellini dalle figlie di 14 e10 anni. – – Le video ricette del pasticcere: clicca qui per le ricette Scarica sul tuo IPHONE l’app di Blogdolci Clicca... read more

And there it goes again — the reference to the Super Bowl. This drink from The Slow Roasted Italian, called the New York Cocktail, was “invented” in honor of the New York Giants which I’ve only vaguely heard of. Categorized as a “ladies... read more

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It means a lot to us when a customer comes back for another cake order. Trish emailed us back in October and asked if we could create a sweet 16 cake for their daughter’s sweet [...] read more

KoMo Fidibus Classic Grain MillExperience the taste of fresh home-milled flour and add a stylish aesthetic feature to your kitchen with a grain mill from online specialists, BakeryBits.co.uk. The fantastic Fidibus Classic Grain Mill from KoMo help... read more

If you cook the same thing over and over and over again, eventually you get really good at it. That’s what happened with me and chicken: I’m really good at cooking it. And though there are many who find chicken boring, that’s usually because chick... read more

Zeppole are one of those much loved traditional sweets that seems to have as many variations as there are Italian nonnas. You'll find the arguments begin in how the dough should be made - there are versions that use a choux type batter,  othe... read more

Having treated myself to a house cooling present or two, I'm now moving on to the new house. A fifties fibro down the coast. We have a yellow lacquered front door, and these two treasures from StuffAndJunque will fit right in. What have they got t... read more

Can you tell we moved?  New counter! Tonight's dinner was Chicken and Chorizo Romesco with Spanish Potatoes and Kale because I just needed a little something different.  I have a huge stockpile of chicken in the freezer that I got ... read more

The cheese pies we make in Guyana is a riff of the Portuguese Egg Tart, pastel de nata. And, in essence, it is like a mini quiche, drawing influence from the British proclivity for custards baked in pastry. I suspect that what we did in Guyana, as... read more

Today I have been in the kitchen baking chocolate cupcakes. Since Valentine’s Day is soon approaching, I thought that some pink fondant hearts and a little pink sprinkle on the cupcakes would be in place. I have frosted them with Angle Feather Ici... read more

Panna cotta (creme cozido) é uma sobremesa italiana feita misturando-se creme de leite, leite, açúcar e gelatina dissolvida em água quente. É original da região italiana do Piemonte embora seja ingerida por toda a Itália, onde é servida ... read more

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A few weeks ago I was sitting in what I sometimes describe (depending on my mood) as my favorite restaurant in the world: Ken's Artisan Pizza in Portland, Oregon. It's a tradition my dad, stepmom and I have every time I spend a few days in town; w... read more

click to enlarge 2010 was my year of hearts. Bryan and I don't make a fuss over Valentine's day. Throughout 2010 I served up hearts on a few occasions. If you are planning a special meal to celebrate Valentine's Day... read more

Note: Sooo, this post is sort of the opposite of my previous post. There's no food porn in this post, no recommendations for where to eat. It's a pretty long explanation of why I'm changing my diet. Euh. wheeeze WHEEEEEEEZZZZE... read more

It wouldn't be a kitchen without a spice rack. I have two wooden spice racks that spin and take up a lot of space on my counter top... so I'm looking to buy a wall spice rack instead. Now... can I find a wall? lol My kitchen is so not the dream ki... read more

I've always liked having friends over for dinner parties with tons of food... the stress involved beforehand, not so much. It takes years of practice to select just the right dishes that won't leave you frazzled when your guests are here - even m... read more

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I love Christmas cards including the ones that come in via e-mail. So here a few of my favorites!La cocina mexicana, nuestro legado al mundo.And this on the prehispanic custom of eating Romeritos from Chef Claudio Hallof La Fonda del Refugio ... read more

From Umberto Eco's The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana, translated from the Italian by Geoffrey Brock:They brought me tea. The nurse had me sit up against my pillows and placed a tray in front of me. She poured some steaming water into a cup with ... read more

How cool is this?? I just found out about PlanetBox, a stainless steel lunch box for kids, and I'm so excited I just had to break my bloggy silence and post something about it! Finally, it looks like someone's getting it just right!If I had to des... read more

Hello all, my name is Lee and I am honored to guest-post tips on food photography for Renaissance Culinaire. We are going to try to make this a monthly feature, so send us feedback with questions or suggestions on what we should photograph next!Av... read more

We're taking off early for an extended holiday. Wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving! See you next week. read more

I am now taking my ginger brew (salabat) with honey. Here's why. Read the Health Benefits of Honey and Ginger [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] read more

I know it’s quite popular to combine sweet and savory flavors, but I guess my palate is not sophisticated enough to really enjoy some of the more unusual combinations people suggest. This pretty pop combines strawberry and basil. Even if it sounds... read more

24 Super-Fun Cakes – Birthday Cake Designs for Kids – Parenting.com. read more

50th birthday cakes 50th Birthday Cake Ideas | LoveToKnow Thinking about 50th birthday cake ideas is a great opportunity to get … Even if a 50th birthday celebration is a bit more refined and conservative than … 50th Birthday Cake ” Pink Cak... read more

with spring vidalia onions, basil, and oregano.  And extra-ripe, discounted tomatoes.  :) read more

Congratulations to Chocolista Colleen who has just had her second son. He was due June 4th, but was eager to arrive, born Mother's Day! Celebrate with us, by joining in the fun and festivities at the Mommie Daze Virtual Baby Shower now through Jun... read more

Sustainable fish are basically fish whose stocks are not in danger and which provide excellent alternatives to current popular fish choices. Choosing a sustainable fish will help take pressure off fish like cod, tuna, salmon, haddock, and prawns. ... read more

Colorfully painted Pepsi bottles found in a gift shop in Old San Juan Puerto Rico. read more

Chestnut yogurt cupcakes recipe ingredients: 2 eggs 200 grams sugar 100 ml oil 100 ml yogurt 100 ml milk 130 grams chestnut puree 1 tablespoon rum 300 grams all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 50 grams nuts, grind 50 grams chocolate sprinkl... read more

Shrimp is one of those wonderful items that, with just a few simple ingredients and minutes of preparation, can easily deliver full-on flavor. The next time you’re craving shrimp, why not try this recipe on for size?Ingredients 2/3 cup olive oil J... read more

Still in it's embryonic stages, not entirely perfect but this is what the techno-nerds refer to as Beta: our new blog, revolving entirely around that most perfect of foods: chocolate. For those of you who still drop in occasionally, do call round ... read more

If Barcelona is like your hip, younger cousin then Rome is like your old, widowed Aunt who doesn’t bathe anymore, chain-smokes, and drives way too fast without her glasses. Her projects always include a phallic symbol. They are everywhere…al... read more

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Apple Themed-Decorated Wedding CakesCaramel Apple Wedding Cake3 tier stacked oval 7" 10" 13"Light blue faux fondant iced (butter cream)Chocolate butter cream decorations scroll workCaramel apple wedding cake topper w/sheer blue ribbon cascading d... read more

Gratitude: thanks: a feeling of being thankful to somebody for doing something.I'm grateful for sunny days and white sandy beaches. Specially on weekends.I'm grateful for this sweet life I got to live.I'm so grateful for my family and friends all ... read more

I want to thank everyone for their kind words and suggestions. Ramsay came back home a week a go, and then he had a relapse and had to go back into the hospital. He is back home, and has been for two days. He is on strict rest, and tranquilizers, ... read more