Whenever I visited Hilde, my adopted Cuban abuela, she would drink espresso from china demitasse cups she brought with her when her family fled Havana. The afternoon I helped her scrape black beans off the ceiling when her pressure cooker exploded, she made me cafe con leche, and a love for sweet coffee was awakened … Continue reading Cafe con leche
Category: Recipes
I dip, you dip
Even with all of the constant carb bashing you hear in the news, I'll be the first to admit that sometimes a nice chunk of crusty bread becomes a craving that's difficult to ignore. So... I don't. Here's a tempting mixture of herbs, garlic and olive oil that is an amazing dip for breads. I've also … Continue reading I dip, you dip
Egg gravy and toast
A recent Facebook/Twitter conversation had me reminiscing about a favorite breakfast my mother used to make for me when I was a kid, that I now prepare for my kids - egg gravy. Apparently, that isn't a food term many people knew. Being that I love to cook, and love to share what I cook, … Continue reading Egg gravy and toast
Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Mel and Michele have joined forces to host, as they put it, a "... brand-spanking-new, semi-monthly link-up." For the first prompt of December, they've asked for our favorite holiday recipes. Since I made this goodie over Thanksgiving, per my kids' requests, it seemed the perfect fit. Okay, this really isn't a salad, and sure with all … Continue reading Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Friendship Bread, the gift that keeps giving
With the holidays fast approaching, I dug out a favorite gift-giving recipe that is meant for sharing. Not just the final baked deliciousness that you present, but also the actual ingredients. A friend (hence the name) gave me this recipe years ago. An audience participation project, it's also a commitment of time, taking a minimum … Continue reading Friendship Bread, the gift that keeps giving
White chili for a cold day
A chat on Twitter Sunday afternoon with a few friends (Heather, Sara and Molly), about our longing for cooler days, led to confessions of love for fall cuisine - specifically stews, soups and chilies - the perfect cool weather meal. I mentioned that one of my favorites was White Chili, and a request was made to … Continue reading White chili for a cold day
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