I do not hide my disdain for hot weather. So you can imagine how very unhappy I was this weekend when our outdoor thermometer read 92F. No, no, no. I pay extra money to live in a temperate climate here people. They don't put air conditioning in our homes for a reason. So the days leading up to that were less than pleasant and no cooking or baking were done. The deadline for Tuesdays with Dorie was breathing down my neck but all I wanted to do was sit around with the fan on me and drink fruity cocktails. My friend T back in Arizona made the best Sangria each Summer. Unlike normal Sangria, this one was made with white wine and peaches. It was made especially for me since I can't have red wine(it triggers migraines :( ). It was basically white wine(usually Pinot Gris), orange and lemon slices, club soda, sugar and sliced peaches. It did a great job of chasing the heat away. Having that Sangria on my mind, I decided that I would translate that somehow into my madeleines(this weeks pick … [Read more...]
And the winner is…..
First off we have a winner of the prize pack. Using Random.org's Integer Generator the lucky winner is #203...otherwise known as Mary of Shazam in the Kitchen. Congrats to Mary and thanks to all who left a comment. Mary please email me at luvbriere(at)gmail(dot)com so that I can get your address to send you your treats. The first time I had banana bread that was not baked by my mother was the college cafeteria. Not exactly a bakers delight. I had grown up all my life having my banana bread made with graham flour and had no idea that anyone made it any different. And though delicious is not how I would describe it, it did get me think as to what the “average” banana bread tasted like. The banana bread that everyone seemed to grow up on. From that point on I pretty much tried every banana bread I could find. I've had some winners and some losers. But when I saw this bread over at A Yankee in a Southern Kitchen and it had key lime involved, I HAD to try it. So glad I did. … [Read more...]
Ya Know…
As I sit here covered in bruises from hockey, body slathered in Tiger Balm for my achy muscles I can't help but wonder...this exercise stuff is good for you? I know “they” say it is and I do it 6 times a week but oye I don't think my butt should be this sore. :) And just when you start to get less sore, you up your weight on everything and the evil cycle starts all over again. Speaking of evil and exercise, there is my gym. When I lived in my apartment, we lived down the street from an athletic club. It was pretty pricey but it offered many a service and had a nice variety of classes. The people at the front desk greeted you in a genuine way. They happily gave you your towels and asked if there was anything else. Everyone covered themselves up(no bare midriffs and what not) and no one could talk on their cell phones. They also had a good variety of people who worked out there, from the senior citizens I used to take water walking with(when I was injured) to super buff to … [Read more...]
It’s Not Too Late…
There is still time to get in on Northwest Noshings prize pack. If you don't know what I am talking about, go here. The prize pack includes: I Love Crab Cakes Cookbook by Tom Douglas Rub with Love Chicken Rub also made by Tom Douglas Anna's Huckleberry Creamed Honey Moonstruck Chocolate Truffle Duo Fran's Caramel Sauce(which I use a ton of around here) You have until Sunday May 18th, 8pm(Pacific Standard Time) to leave a comment in the Northwest Noshings post to be entered into the drawing. … [Read more...]
