Food for Thought

The Center of the Universe
Yesterday was an interesting day. My oldest son came to town for an interview and we had lunch together. He’s staying with a friend, so it was nice to spend a couple of hours with him and to hear the enthusiasm in his voice about a possible paid internship [...]

Bollywood Inspired Cooking

What would Mr. Darcy Say?

I stumbled upon a a Bollywood movie this morning before work and got sucked right in. “Bride and Prejudice” my not be exactly what Jane Austin thought of when she wrote the legendary book, “Pride and Prejudice,” but then, would any modern-day movie do the book justice? Bride has [...]

It’s Late, but…

My Federico Fellini Moment, Perhaps?
I received mail today about new features added to site I use for some of my videos and I couldn’t help trying it out tonight (this morning) after my nighly favorite blog reading session.
You’ve seen the photos before, but not like this. Animoto, a site I registered with a couple [...]

Pasta — Pleasure or Pain?

A great idea came to me last night. I have everything at my disposal … crazy cappuccino machines, ice cream makers, food processors, stand mixers, juice extractors and more, why not make use of some of it and educate myself at the same time?

Pilgrimage to The Church of Food

Spontaneity

An idea came to me this morning after I confirmed that I was not scheduled to work today. As I walked back the the house, enjoying the mild breeze, I thought, why not head downtown to the Museum of American History to see the exhibit featuring Julia Child’s kitchen! What a great [...]

Julie & Julia Are Still on My Mind … and in My Kitchen

Still Cooking
Come on in, take a seat, let the stress of your day roll off your shoulders for a few minutes and look what I made for dinner tonight! I decided to have one more crack at rich, decadent, buttery, creamy, cheesy, ooey, gooey Julia Child goodness. I picked up a pound of shrimp [...]

Picture Perfect and Oh, So Delicious

A Movie-Inspired Dinner

Or was it a Julia inspired dinner? Or a Julie inspired dinner? It’s difficult to say, really, but all three played a role in a wonderful evening with friends. I’d been waiting for the movie for a very, very long time. I’d heard about Julie Powell after stumbling [...]

Go Ahead, Try Not to Drool

Tempting and Tantalizing Treats
I spent a lot of time with sugar and heat yesterday afternoon and the results were pretty darn incredible, if I do say so myself.

I’ve never had Salted Caramel Ice Cream, but I just had to make it after seeing the recipe in last month’s Gourmet Magazine. Yes, making ice cream [...]

No Matter How You Say it, I Call it Happy

Do you say Car-mel or Car-a-mel?
I think it’s a regional thing, but I say Car-Mel. Well, now I say Car-a-mel. I’ve trained myself. But I still say Flaar-da, Arrange (orange), mirrer (mirror) and draws (drawers). I’m sorry, it’s just a Jersey thing. Thankfully I don’t have the hair. Ok, [...]

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