It has been a long time since I’ve been up for researching and playing with recipes. Or documenting my cooking. Bit of a kitchen-centered block, I suppose. Due to a combination of general life busyness and, more insurmountably, growing moroseness at the state of the world beyond my own culinary safe space. It felt like... Continue Reading →
Let’s Just Eat…
The Creamiest Cheesecake with Peaches and a Meringue Cloud Topping Serves 8-12, depending on how thickly you slice it. As are so many of us, I am struggling with the events of the past week. Too disheartened to speak on it any more than that, I am going in search of comfort. Old-school, ie, Golden... Continue Reading →
Chapter Seven: Let’s Eat!
AKA: My macarons have feet! I made macarons! With feet! It was great fun to imagine a meal of small plates that our characters would enjoy in this particularly unforgettable locale: partway up a Walking Statue! All dressed up for their first visit to the Lightsinger Theater. Here are a few dainties worthy of being... Continue Reading →
Chapter Six: We have reached dessert at Renaer’s!
AKA: Triumph over Trifle Raspberry Almond Trifle to be exact… Certain occasions just beg, shamelessly and vociferously, for a spectacular dessert. And, while there are multiple components involved in creating the layered delight that is a trifle, they can be prepared well ahead. Or not prepared at all: use whichever combination of home-made versus store-bought... Continue Reading →
It’s Springtime: Let’s Eat…flowers!
I am so excited to present the first of (hopefully!) many appearances by our guest chef! My very gifted sister, PP, channeling Kintsugi and going full Spring-time Eladrin with two gorgeous recipes. They feature seasonal flowers: acacia/locust blossoms and elderflowers. The fragrance is guaranteed to enchant any Air Genasi in your life. And they taste... Continue Reading →