Yeah that's a mouthful, imagine if I had included "With Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Buttercream" but I'm saving that for a separate post because it's so damn tasty it deserves its own damn write up! So carrot cake, people either love it or hate it, … [Continue reading]
Pistachio & Chorizo Cake
October 13, 2008 by 1 Comment
Recently David Lebovitz posted a version of this recipe that he adapted from Chocolate & Zucchini. I have to say this is an excellent savory snack cake, perfect for afternoon nibbles, cocktail parties and picnics. I made it for a day with the … [Continue reading]
Saying Good-bye to Mother’s
October 10, 2008 by 1 Comment
Mother's cookies has closed their doors and filed for bankruptcy protection. For those of us who spent any time on the west coast these cookies were a tradition. I'm not a fan of the frosted animal cookies. I LOVED the chocolate chip cookies, ever … [Continue reading]
Wilde’s Tomb
October 7, 2008 by 3 Comments
Oscar Wilde's TombGerman tourists adding to the desecration of Wilde's tomb. Music by Edith Piaf "Enfin le Printemps" The tomb of literary genius Oscar Wilde in Pere le Chaise Cemetery, Paris. If you're reading this in an RSS feed and don't see … [Continue reading]
Train through the Belgian Countryside
October 7, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Train ride through the Belgian countrysideOn the train from Bruges to Paris. - Music Jacques Brel "Il y a" On the train from Bruges to Paris back in May I decided to pull out the Flip and get a little scenery on video. Music is by the … [Continue reading]
The Sahara Hotel & Casino – To Be Avoided
October 6, 2008 by 3 Comments
I don't normally use this as a platform to complain, some notable exceptions like being ripped off in Paris aside. But this time I have to share and hopefully prevent others from making the mistake of staying at the Sahara Hotel & Casino in Las … [Continue reading]
Recent links that caught my eye
October 5, 2008 by 2 Comments
Welcome to the latest edition of "I Can't Possibly Eat, Bake, Cook, Taste Everything on the Internet." Summer Meatballs Hot Cross Buns Saffron & Cardamom Panna Cotta (can't wait to try this one). Caramel Apple Cake (I might be making this one … [Continue reading]
Walking amongst the dead…
October 4, 2008 by 2 Comments
The Scariest Skull Ever... For my dear friend Ruth who got married this week. (She's at the end). Congrats to you both, Chris you got one of the best, treat her well. Ruth, ditto to you my love. … [Continue reading]
Hearty, Healthy, Wholesome, Whole Wheat 3 ways
September 28, 2008 by Leave a Comment
I recently acquired a copy of The Breads of France which I'd long ago added to my wishlist, but never received. Cut forward a few years I've completely forgotten about this book and one day my coworker Mimi brings in some books that she was getting … [Continue reading]
Fashion! Turn to the left, Fashion! Turn to the right, Oooh, fashion!
September 9, 2008 by Leave a Comment
It's Fashion Week in NYC and mostly what that means to me is it's a real pain in the ass to get to my favorite coffee place. This time though there's something special going on, a tribute to the awesome career of Valentino Garavani. The exhibit … [Continue reading]
