Not a Christmas goes by that I don't prepare a roast. There's something ultimately satisfying about seasoning a huge hunk of meat and baking it. The smell of roasted meat permeates the house, causing salivary glands to work overtime. The process doesn't take long and while I'm waiting, I start whipping up a batter for... Continue Reading →
When life hands you lemons – break out the tequila and salt
I love salt. Surprisingly enough, I love salt over sugar. Given that my favorite potato chips of all time are Ruffles, it’s no wonder I don’t have high blood pressure or a serious health-related problem with sodium. When I have potato chips, I reserve it for special occasions like when I’ve had a pretty rough week at... Continue Reading →
Post New Year: Let’s get drunk on cake
Surprising that there is leftover champage following New Year's Eve. Truth is that I was drinking sparkling cider for New Year's Eve and know squat about champagne. But I did pick up a bottle of inexpensive champagne (3 for $10) at the grocery store for the sole purpose of making champagne cake.My first bite of... Continue Reading →
Can’t wait to try this out
Introducing the newest baking tool to my kitchen: the ice cream cone cupcake mold!My friend, Ani forwarded me the a Williams & Sonoma email featuring this mold. I thought nothing of it until I found myself in a Williams & Sonoma store a few days before Thanksgiving and had to get one for myself. Was... Continue Reading →
Rainy Fridays equal baking
I've been craving blonde brownies (or blondies) all week but didn't have the time because of work and exhaustion. It's finally Friday and the rain is setting in for the night. Nothing beats blondies and Tivo'd television tonight.Here's the recipe for a dozen brownies. The batter seems a bit thin when you spread it in... Continue Reading →
My Burning Kitchen... on the road 