I am thankful for Alice Medrich and the word “never”…and chocolate. And for you foodies out there, yes, THAT Alice Medrich. While she will most likely never remember me, I surely will never forget her.
Many years ago I took a series of classes with her in Dallas and she taught us how to make some of her most famous recipes. I was having a bit of trouble with something, and when she came over to help me Continue reading
Those fluorescent red blobs garnishing many a drink may look pretty, but they lack so much in the way of flavor. I’ve been seeking a cherry worthy of garnishing my drinks for ages and have concluded it’s time to make my own. I came across this recipe a couple of years ago after cherry season had passed. And last year…well, let’s just say that last year during prime cherry season it was all I could do to find time to pit and freeze the ones I did buy.
So here I am now, a couple of years Continue reading
Today marks the beginning of The Ultimate Blog Challenge. I don’t remember how I came upon it, but I signed up as soon as I saw it. The challenge runs the entire month of July. I have committed to writing 31 blog posts in 31 days.
As many of you are aware, I have had this Continue reading
April was a bit vicious here in parts of Texas this Spring, so we are hoping for a milder – yet pleasant – May.
Today was so beautiful! Our windows and sliding glass door were open to the slight breezes and 70ish weather. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I was even able to get in long walk around our neighborhood. Perfect day in my book… Continue reading
Today I harvested what will probably be the last of this season’s basil. I carefully washed and dried the leaves, and they now wait for me to transform them into pesto for the freezer. The scent of basil has become the day’s perfume, both on my hands and in my house. I am drowning in its aromas…and I mean that in a great way! Continue reading