If you have been reading my blog this week, you know about my basement project of building new shelves for my thousands of cookbooks. I came upstairs at one point and started reading the Chicago Tribune. On the front page of the business section was this photo of Chef Charlie Trotter, and the story about […]
Bake-Off # 36: Fudgy Bonbons; And a Tribute to an Incredible Young Man
Every time I make the winning recipe from this 1994 Bake-Off, “Fudgy Bonbons,” I feel sorry for the winner Mary Anne Tyndall, a former school teacher from Whiteville, North Carolina – because this was the last Bake-Off before the million dollar prize went into effect – and Mary Anne deserves a million dollars for this recipe! […]
The Culinary Cellar Make-Over- Day Two
Before I went to sleep last night, I had to go in the basement and smell that beautiful wood aroma! Even though the transformation has barely begun, I can see it all in my mind’s eye. I feel asleep anticipating today’s work. These beautiful shelves are being constructed by my sister-in-law’s husband, Larry. Larry makes […]
It’s Make-Over Time for The Culinary Cellar!!
My Culinary Cellar looks like a disaster zone. Since I started this blog two years ago this month, I have tried to keep up with all the new books, gadgets, dishes, and other items I have accumulated for my basement playground. However, it finally got away from me and now it’s time for a make-over. A big […]
Another Recipe Today from Perla
I can never seem to get enough of Perla Meyers’ recipes. Scroll down to find yesterday’s savory tart with cabbage and bacon. Today is a beautiful dessert of poached pears in an orange sauce. Both of the recipes are wonderful for the cold weather months. Poached Pears in Orange Sauce 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juiceWater, to cover […]
A Savory Tart from Perla
Here is a flavorful and interesting tart from one of my favorite cookbook authors, Perla Meyers. It’s wonderful for brunch or dinner. Cabbage and Bacon Tart Tart Shell (recipe follows) 1 small head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), quartered2 Tablespoons unsalted butter1/2 pound slab bacon, finely diced1 medium onion, finely mincedSalt and freshly ground white […]
Someone I Would Love to Meet
The snow is falling here in Chicago, as promised by the weatherman. It’s the first significant amount of the season, and actually very late. We usually have a lot more by this time. Whenever the snow begins, all I want to do is stay in the kitchen and cook all day and warm up the […]
Low Fat, Low Calorie, Big Flavor Soup
Soup has healing powers, or so they say, working wonders for the body and spirit. Author Judith Barrett says it also is an ideal meal if you are counting calories and grams of fat. When she decided to shed some pounds, she found the appeal of healthy ingredients in soup to be part of a sensible eating plan. Soup […]
