The first time I had Nutella was in 1978 in the south of France when I was 15 years old. THIRTY-SEVEN years ago. Continue reading
Tag Archives: heavy whipping cream
Polar Vortex, Reprise and REAL Chicken Pot Pie
It’s cold again around the nation’s capital, yet my crazy son Ken wears just a sweatshirt hoodie and walks gloveless out to the bus stop. Continue reading
Filed under Family, Food, Main Dishes
Homemade Ricotta And A Cool Crostini Spread
For Father’s Day, I signed up Kurt for a cheese-making class at Sur La Table. Continue reading
Part 2: First Variation On The Theme – Coffee Panna Cotta
Although I’m a traditionalist about my panna cotta, I am open to trying something new. Continue reading
Part 1: The Theme – Italian Panna Cotta, Vanilla– With Variations To Follow
With all the classical music I’ve heard over the past two weeks, I decided to write about variations on a theme. Continue reading
My Panic Attacks With Tres Leches Cake (Or What Happens When You Doubt A Cook’s Illustrated Recipe)
My husband Kurt has an extreme predilection for tres leches cake. Continue reading
Filed under Baked Goods, Family, Fancy Cakes, Food
a cougar in the kitchen 