Tag Archive | cooking
In My Kitchen, March 2013
In My Kitchen this month are many things. Croissants, Hamentashen, Almond Cakes, so much to give away! My hairdresser got the croissants (some had lovely chocolate in them), Hamentashen went to many Jewish friends, Almond cakes went with the TV crew and one got scarfed by us smothered in lovely berries and vanilla yogurt. There […]
In My Kitchen December 2012
And so here it is, near the end of the year. I love the holidays. The Christmas china gets put in the cabinets to use on a daily basis, parties get planned and attended, my son comes home and all is good. In my kitchen are fantastic cookie cutters for making sugar cookies. The cookies […]
Entertaining
Entertaining is a word that can strike fear or pure pleasure in people. The prospect of entertaining need not be a burden, just have a plan of action to make everything go smoothly. Don’t be afraid to begin planning well before your party. Allow yourself time to work on the details so when your party […]
In My Kitchen October 2012
I went to the new posts reader this morning and saw Celia’s new “In My Kitchen ” post at Fig Jam and Lime Cordial and was shocked at how fast time has flown by. Yikes! It has been over 2 weeks since I have posted anything. Guess when life gets busy, things slip by without […]
In My Kitchen August 2012
Besides being hot in my kitchen this month, there are a few things I would like to share with you. In honor of our kick off event for White Dinners in Charlotte, we did a White Dinner Dessert gathering. So a friend of mine, Joanie, and I decided to make French Macarons and I think […]
Georgian Style Green Beans
Anaida is someone who I consider a dear friend. She is from Moscow, Russia and has the warmest heart of anyone I have met in a long time. I wish I had a picture of us together. She was such a joy to have in classes, she got along with everyone. Anaida, are you out […]
Tuna, White Beans, Artichokes and the “Presto Chango” Effect
Tuna, White Beans, Artichokes and the “Presto Chango” Effect We decided to paint the kitchen ourselves this past weekend. The quotes we were getting to do the job seemed over the top ridiculous. Personally, I enjoy painting the rooms of my dwelling space. I have learned to detest wallpaper and love the instant gratification of […]
What is a Colander? How do you choose one?
Colanders are those strainers you use to drain larger amounts of liquid from things. Colanders stand alone, you do not need to hold them like you do a strainer. Here are some different types: There are some funky ones, like cow and chicken colanders; Colorful ones Stylish ones They can be made from heavy-duty plastic, […]
“Dear Tyler, How to Cook” Series
Starting tomorrow Spoon Feast is beginning a series of posts on the subject of “How to Cook”. As my son was moving into his first apartment, he asked me for a cookbook, “Couldn’t you just write one for me?” He also wanted to share the recipes and methods with his other friends who are also […]
