~ adapted from Martha Stewart ~Whisk 1/4 cup sugar and 1 cup heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Chill it.Fill 4 coffee serving cups with 1//8 cup Irish Whiskey.Fill with strong coffee.Dang Irishmen, lol. … [Read more...]
Don’t Say It
Rose-Colored Glasses (11)
Hope remains... Orgreenic Kitchenware with a stay-cool handle, non-stick, aluminum alloy core, PTFE & PFOA free... Have always liked Cadillac's emblem, a wreath, a crown, and fowl-- "There were no negatives," GM Marketing Director Gordon Horsburgh, "Cadillac's first small car," the Seville... On bird watch... "Birds of a feather flock … [Read more...]
A Woman’s World
Turnips Lightly Fried with Asparagus and Broccoli Slaw
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~If you don't like turnips you might like these. You can't tell that they're turnips really. Dad would have loved this dish-- he adored this vegetable: the turnip.Heat 1 tablespoon ham grease and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in extra-virgin olive oil.Lightly brown small peeled sliced turnips, broccoli slaw without the dressing-- … [Read more...]
M&M’s Pretzel Blooper
Strawberry Butter
~ adapted from Martha Stewart ~Whip 2 sticks softened unsalted butter, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar.Add 1/2 cup coarsely chopped strawberries, making sure that the butter has a chance to turn light pink.Resembles frosting with chunks of sweet fruit, just right for that favorite bread or English muffin... perfect for Spring and Easter right around the corner. … [Read more...]
Grandma Friendship’s Raisin Pie
~ adapted from Kristen Aiken ~Have chilled (1 hour) pie crust: Have pre-made in a food processor-- combine 3 cups flour, 1 cup unsalted butter plus 2 tablespoons, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup ice water-- more if needed. For the filling: Mix together 2 1/2 heaping cups dark raisins, 2 cups cold water, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 3/4 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons … [Read more...]
Rosemary Butter Lettuce Cucumber Sandwiches with Cranberry-Rosemary Fennel Rye Bread
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~In a small dish, add 1 1/4 cups warm water to 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeastand 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir with a fork, let rest to bloom-- 10 minutes.Coat 3/4 cups cranberries in 3 cups bread flour,1 cup rye flour, 1 tablespoon pressed fennel seeds,and 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary.Add 1 tablespoon salt, place in the bowl of a stand mixer … [Read more...]
Corned Beef Porcini French Onion Soup
~ Skirt in the Kitchen ~Bring to a boil in a saucepan Earthly Choice (1.06 ounces) Dried Porcini Mushrooms in 3 1/2 cups corned beef broth (left over from slow-cooking a corned beef brisket) and 32 ounces regular beef broth. Only skim the settled fat off the top; leave small tidbits of corned beef.Add 1 bay leaf and 1 sprig of savory. When brought to a full … [Read more...]