I'm back from the land of potatoes...into the land of uncomfortably hot! Ugh, seriously, our region was not made for 94F weather. I would be loving some a/c right about now. Luckily for me, while we were visiting Idaho, my mom made a Rhubarb-Mandrian Orange Crisp to take over to my aunt and uncle's for dinner that night. I only brought my point and shoot camera so the photos aren't that great but so be it. It's definitely a humble looking dessert but certainly tastes good. Vanilla ice cream is a must with this since rhubarb runs on the tart side. That's all I've got today...7 hours in the car with the dog sitting or leaning on me has worn me out. As you can see from below she too was more than happy to get out of the car. No baking for awhile, I am seeing something frozen in the future...that's if I can photograph it with it going to be almost 100F around these parts in the middle of the week. Did you hear that? It's the sound of me melting. :( Rhubarab-Mandirian … [Read more...]
Out, out damn spot…
Today I answered the door my hands stained in red and my apron the same, the UPS guy just says “making jam?” I said “no, just cake”....in which he replied, “well, it is cherry season”. I told Crazy Cocker Spaniel to take note that the next time we feel the need to murder someone in cold blood, let's do it during cherry season. That way the UPS man will be none the wiser. Oh sure the body might come up as an issue, but I would cross that bridge when it came. ;) It's that time of year in Washington state. Rainier cherry time. Purist would scoff at me for even putting them into something (they like to eat them raw, as is). I think that they aren't purist, just lazy. Too lazy to sit around and pit all the cherries needed to go into pies, cakes, or whatever concoction you are making. And though it is well established that I am lazy (I did stay in my pj's all day and did the laundry today without separating). Yet, I stood there for quite some time … [Read more...]
You say it’s your birthday….
...it's my birthday too. So THE day is finally here. 37. Since you all know I have a long list of things to accomplish on my birthday today, I will try and make it quick. One can not help but reflect on the past as one looks towards the future. It got me thinking about foods I loved as a kid. Some I still love and some, not so much. Not so much: Spaghetti O's with Franks. Those candy dots that you end up eating more paper than candy. Those wax bottles that have liquid in them. Pop rocks (how is this a smart idea...food that explodes in your mouth). Magic Shell (things just shouldn't harden like that...well, at least not food). Capri Sun (those damn things always squirted me). Chicken McNuggets (pressed chicken parts...enough said). Fun Dip (sweetened chalk that you dip into sour powder). Hawaiian Punch (I can still actually drink it and like the taste...I just always seem to spill it and that crap don't come out). Still love: Anything from the ice cream man (especially a … [Read more...]
