Dix. Crème Brûlée~La Cuisine Française

The cookbook Barefoot in Paris called it right-Crème Brûlée is the “ultimate guy dessert.” So I told my “guy” to make the dessert, omitting the part that says “make it, and he’ll follow you anywhere.” He deserves kudos and a bow. Fantastique, and to die for. Of course, my ultimate devious plan was for him…

Saintly Meals-Pão-por-Deus

Today in my place of worship and in many places of worship across the world, we will celebrate “All Saints’ Day.” In a very simple and humble explanation-It is a time for Christians to give thanks for the lives of those that have gone on before us. In my local church context, we will honor…

American Apple Pie

“As American as Apple Pie”- if you were born in this century, you’ve surely heard this. It’s means through and through American. Did you know that the apples we eat today were not born in the USA? Crabapples were the only native apples we had in this land. Apple seeds came over from Europe in…

A Mutual Affection for Reading and Cooking

The librarian asked me to write a review for a novel a few months back. It was an author that I liked and she knew how much I might enjoy reading the book. It took me a couple of days to read the book but over 2 months to do the review. Why? I truly…

Cupcakes and Farm Food

You ask what the two have in common- nothing except me. I am working this spring and summer on a cupcake series based on the cookbook “Hello Cupcake!” Not to be outdone by cuteness, I will be cooking a savory component using local in-season farmer’s market ingredients from “The New Southern Garden Cookbook.” And because I need another…