by TT on February 1st, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
While it may seem silly to be planning your Valentine's Day menu so much in advance of the day, there are some definite benefits. First, there's no need for last minute panic and shopping. Second, you have the opportunity to try the recipe before the actual day, so that you are able to perfect it. Third, if you make a sample round of the dessert, you get to eat an extra dessert!
This week's dessert idea is a wonderful combination of wine, pears, almonds, and mascarpone. Not only is it a delicious dessert, but it also has a beautiful presentation.
by TT on January 30th, 2012 | Soups & Stews
Having one person that is vegetarian in our house doesn't make meal planning difficult, usually. When there are four or more of us for dinner, I simply substitute the meat item with a non-meat protein, and everyone is happy. In fact, quite often I make two of the non-meat protein, as I enjoy a good number of vegetarian items.
The tricky times are when there are only three of us dining. It feels more cumbersome to make two different entrées for a party that small. Our of deference to our vegetarian, I make a meal that is vegetarian and (hopefully)
by TT on January 18th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
If I asked you what food you think of when I say Valentine's Day, I would be willing to guess that most people would respond, "Chocolate." Although I am not an adoring fan of that addictive treat, I appreciate that most people, such as my children, are. So, what better way would there be to continue our Valentine's Day series than with a second chocolate treat?
This week's recipe comes to us courtesy of
Chef Greg DeMichiel, who has been featured on WE TV's
My Fair Wedding and VH1's
Famous Food. With his recipe for Flourless Chocolate Cake you will
by TT on January 16th, 2012 | Breakfast Dishes, Recipes
My husband and I went to a fabulous winter farmer's market this past Saturday. Both the quantity and quality of products available were amazing. In addition to typical items, such as chicken eggs and root vegetables, there were veal, lamb, goat, ducks, pâté, lobsters, mushrooms, and greens. Being a bigger market, there were more cheeses and baked goods available than usual.
Obviously, visiting this farmer's market was quite a treat for us. Not only did we get to make some great purchases and sample some yummy tidbits, but we also found sources for illusive items, such as homemade sausage and
by TT on September 23rd, 2007 | Breads, Breakfast Dishes, Recipes
Scones have been a favorite breakfast treat of mine for quite some time. They are easy to make and are perfect for both a leisurely morning or a quick start to the day. Additionally, once I have made the base for the scone, I can divide the dough, making chocolate chip scones for the kids and fruit scones for the adults.
One of the newest admirers of these scones is Little Jake, the youngest in the group. The first time that he had one, he misunderstood the name. Afterward, he requested a batch of chocolate chip stones. Since then he has learned both the name
by TT on September 2nd, 2007 | Recipes, Sandwiches
Being without children the other day, we were able to browse while grocery and
baby shopping. As we walked leisurely through our favorite small and funky grocery store, we were able to find new products that we had not tried before.
When we arrived at the condiment aisle, we discovered many unique sauces and dips. One that was particularly interesting was a roasted red pepper and artichoke tapenade. Having just seen a cooking show that made muffeletta, we were inspired to create our own sandwich.
With this tapenade as a base, we began to brainstorm options for the
