Feminine Genius Allison posts a terrific recipe for Beef and Guinness Stew. I predict big points from my husband when I make this.
Category: Recipes
Peony’s seven quick takes
1. Got to talk to Pansy today. She’s holding up. 2. Note to self: 3. Baking adventure this week: a Weight Watchers recipe for biscotti. Not a success. 4. Highlight of the day (besides going to Adoration and talking to Pansy): getting a new trash can for the kitchen. 5. Rosie O’Donnell is pretty controversial,… Continue reading Peony’s seven quick takes
Look What I Made!
It’s a cake! With six layers! It looks like a rainbow! Notice how Ian marvels! Today is Ian’s 14 birthday! Happy Birthday, Ian! I am so proud of you! The cake is “white” cake with a lemon buttercream frosting. Ian said it reminded him of Froot Loops. Recipe stolen from this very fun blog!
If I make this….
I may actually go a whole day without being reminded that I am a mean mommy: Buckeye Peanut Butter Cake
Out of the Kitchen, Onto the Couch
MIchael Pollan on Julie, Julia, and the Food Network: How is it that we are so eager to watch other people browning beef cubes on screen but so much less eager to brown them ourselves? For the rise of Julia Child as a figure of cultural consequence — along with Alice Waters and Mario Batali… Continue reading Out of the Kitchen, Onto the Couch
Homemade yogurt?
So I came across this article by Harold McGee that described a way of making yogurt at home — without a yogurt maker. My husband and I have been on a bit of a yogurt jag, so I decided to give it a try. I followed the method carefully — twice — and got nothing… Continue reading Homemade yogurt?
Look what Hambet and I just made!
Fudgies. MMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Giada Freezes
Yesterday on the Everyday Italian, Giada had a show on freezer meals: Giada’s sister has a new baby. Giada shows her sister how to prepare meals you can freeze ahead, from appetizers to desserts, good for busy schedules or when you are just on the go. Since I am an avid freezer-person, this show caught… Continue reading Giada Freezes