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Are you ready for the weekend? I am! Last week I participated in a race called Women Empowering Women raising support for the Dalit Freedom Network women in India. They are the “slumdogs” or the untouchables and are subjected to trafficking, prostitution and ongoing oppression. You can read more about it on their website. Back…
This year we had a brunch theme for our family Easter dinner. Though I ended up home sick I made these Oatmeal Blackberry Scones to send along. I had blackberries at home so I decided add them to the scone recipe. You could use raspberries as an alternative. Frozen or fresh would work well in…
A light and crisp meringue topped with vanilla infused whip cream and strawberries macerated in limes and powdered sugar.
There is something about spring that makes you smile. I love the light when I get home, I love the sun and the warm weather. Last weekend I became a mad woman decorating my patio and cleaning the grill. In the latest issue of Bon Appetit I saw this recipe for Pineapple Glazed Chicken. As…
I made these Union Square Bar Nuts as part of my recent Oscar party. They are coated with butter, brown sugar, rosemary and a bit of cayenne pepper for that extra kick. They are considered the best bar nuts in New York. Every day at 4:45 they come out of the oven warm and straight…
Pm Lounge Dallas It is time change this weekend and I can’t wait for spring and summer. Today it is a beautiful and sunny day. Did you remember to turn that clock forward? Spring means it is time to grill and I immediately thought of Indonesian Ginger Chicken. When I was catering this was a…
This weekend Southern California warmed up to 80 degrees. It felt very springy and with a big bowl of lemons sitting on my counter I went in search of a “light” lemony (is that a word?) dessert. I found a Meyer Lemon Budino on Epicurious.com. Budino is the Italian word for pudding. I had never…
Before I talk about these Chocolate Pecan Bars let me tell you why it’s been quiet here. This weekend I finally resurfaced in my kitchen. Two weeks ago my little Max had knee surgery. I learned the challenges of working full time and caring for a puppy that is suddenly contained. Today, the sutures came…
Happy Valentines Day! I hope you are enjoying this weekend. Over the holidays I made these Espresso Shortbreads and loved the delicate flavor. For Valentines Day I decided to make a version of those in heart shapes, drizzled with chocolate. They are light with a hint of espresso and a little bit of chocolate. Wrapped…
Is January really almost over? I can’t believe I haven’t had the chance to share the Tagine of Chicken I made for a dinner party last month. The recipe is by Colin Cowie, a party planner and author of several entertaining books. The Tagine is a one pot dish and has this great blend of…
Looking for new cookie recipes I discovered these Espresso Chocolate Shortbread cookies over at Smitten Kitchen. How can you go wrong with espresso and chocolate and shortbread. I was sold at the recipe but then I took a bite.They melt in your mouth. These are from Dorie Greenspan’s “Baking From My Home to Yours”. It…
I am part of the 10in2010 group with the goal of eating healthier and getting more exercise.Looking through Cooking Light online I found these amazing Roasted Banana Bars withBrown Butter Pecan Frosting. People looked at my skeptically when I said it was fromCooking Light. It was all I could do to not just eat the …