The first time I heard of Far Breton was on Anthony Bourdain’s visit to Brittany years and years ago. He was invited to someone’s house for a cozy home-cooked meal the only part of which I distinctly remember is the oval-shaped baking dish holding this delightful treat coming to the table. Far Breton is a […]
Chocolate Pudding Cake
I could eat Chocolate Pudding Cake all day long. Now, I finally understand why they call it “Death by Chocolate.” I could eat this stuff til I burst and collapse, but what a glorious way to go. I love chocolate. Really, who doesn’t? Well, I know a guy, but he’s a bit strange. So, you’d […]
Mom’s Mixed Vegetable Dolma
Mom’s Cooking Everything Mom makes is delicious, even the stuff she throws together with whatever’s in the fridge and, while whole stuffed vegetables are not a culinary revelation, per se, her version will slap your taste buds and leave you grinning like a village idiot. Granted, I am shamelessly biased by my mother’s cooking, but […]
Churro Waffles
Souvenirs Who says you can’t have sweets for breakfast? Most breakfast food qualifies as dessert, anyway, plus you have all day to work it off. And, now that everyone’s throwing all kinds of stuff into the waffle iron…pizza, brownies, cookie dough, even tater tots…we’re making Churro Waffles. Pâte à choux dough scented with Mexican vanilla fresh out […]
Yummy Cocktails
The Cocktail Hour: Dragon’s Kiss
Dragon's Kiss Cocktail came about one Friday night when I stopped by the grocery store on my way home from work. Brain-dead and ready for the long weekend, my stomach was grumbling like a caged beast. What usually happens in situations like this one is that I push the shopping cart up and down every ...
Did you say Chocolate?!
Chocolate Pudding Cake
I could eat Chocolate Pudding Cake all day long. ...
Chocolate Espresso Cake
Unforgettable It all started when my Li'l Nugget ...
Almond Honeycomb Candy
Snack Attack When the news comes on, it's ...
