Rūpjmaizes kārtojums means layers of bread, in Latvian. I think that I might also incorrectly translate it to super yum. Crumbled rye bread, whipped cream and mashed cranberries combine for a dessert with a look that is perfect for serving during the winter holidays. This spectacular recipe comes from Russian Season, an Eastern European food […]
Continue ReadingLast week after I posted the CRAFT Holiday Gift Guide 2009: For the Foodie, Skip to My Lou sent us a terrific sounding recipe for homemade Irish Cream Liqueur that I wanted to share. And this reminded me that we’d also run a really easy, impressive, and most appreciated Vanilla Syrup recipe. Both would be […]
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Vegetarians need gourmet Thanksgivings too! I personally am thankful for Martha Stewart and this sensational meat-free menu plan. I will never forget the Thanksgiving when my mother made broccoli salad for my vegetarian boyfriend at the time, complete with plenty of chopped bacon. I chalk it up to true lack of knowledge about non-meat eaters. […]
Continue ReadingI’m on an island in Hawaii. And I can’t stop eating macadamia nuts. Let’s see, I’ve found macadamia nut icecream, macadamia nut chocolates, and pancakes with macadamia nuts. Now I’ve moved on to the pure stuff- raw, whole macadamias, of which I took some glamour shots just now for this post. I am loving the […]
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The other day I came across Maya Marom’s cooking blog, Bezakalim, and her photos are gorgeous. They capture those small, satisfying moments that, when added up, make cooking such a soothing activity: The vibrant purple stain left on a worn wooden chopping block after cutting a red onion, ripples of sweetened condensed milk being poured […]
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Spike up a childhood holiday classic with this decadent adult version.
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It’s been one of those crazy weekends, and tonight I plan on unwinding with this deliciousness. It’s a Bumblebee, and I have Cocktailnerd to thank.
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