This was originally intended to be a pumpkin pecan tart, but guess what? I finished all my canned pumpkin stock and since it’s impossible to find any in Mexico, I improvised and made a sweet potato pecan tart. That’s the … Continue reading
I think I should explain the chopsticks first. It was actually us trying to improvise because my friend didn’t have enough flat wear for all the guests and we decided it looked cute with chopsticks. On to the rabbit explanation. … Continue reading
We started off the Cajun – Japanese night with some panko fried oysters and remoulade. I actually made two variations: one came straight out of this cookbook and the second one I made with sriracha. Both were very good and … Continue reading
Sometimes the best plans are when you just let go and wait for everything to fall into place. Last weekend a friend of mine threw a dinner party and I jumped at the opportunity to cook something – or everything. … Continue reading
I always like having dessert with my weekend breakfast. I usually start off with juice and something savory and eventually a big cup of coffee and some pastry I made a day in advance or if I’m pressed for time, … Continue reading
Coddling an egg is just an easy way to get soft cooked eggs. All you need is an egg coddler like the one in the picture I got at Williams Sonoma. It’s essentially the exact same method as poaching an … Continue reading
I’m not quite sure we have gotten to the part where I explain how obsessive –compulsive I am. I think it’s time I should mention that I have the same thing for breakfast every weekday—that is to say, 5 times … Continue reading
A sweet (and tart) ending to my New England Soiree. This Lemon tart is pretty easy to make, you just have to keep an eye on the eggs when you make the curd, or else you’ll end up with scrambled … Continue reading
Probably the only thing better than a Lobster Roll with fries is a Lobster Roll with fries served in homemade fresh-baked bread. This was the main event to my New England Soiree. I also made homemade mayo…so much better than … Continue reading
This Clam Chowder is seriously a meal on its own. I served it right before the Lobster Roll and fries at my New England Soiree and barely made it to dessert. It was also so good and satisfying that thankfully … Continue reading
