Here is a lovely and creamy spinach soup with a hint of cumin, cayenne pepper, and freshly grated nutmeg. Creamy Spinach Soup 7 Tablespoons unsalted butter1 cup chopped onion1-1/2 pounds fresh spinach; stemmed, rinsed, dried, and finely chopped6 Tablespoons all purpose flour1 Tablespoon Dijon-style mustard3/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground red (cayenne) […]
Arctic Blast on the Way!
The wind chill is in the single digits and snow up to eight inches is expected. So guess what I am going to do today – stay inside and keep warm, working on my new cookbook shelves! I was going to post a photo now, but think I will wait until I get more done. […]
Someone Else with Shelves of Cookbooks
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 […]
