Weekends in the Kitchen and Beyond
We rang in the New Year with some fountain fireworks in the backyard. [The kind of fireworks that don’t go higher than 6 to 9 feet!] We saved the fountain fireworks from our July 4th, Independence Day celebrations. It was worth it! The sparkling lights in the ultra-frosty air, with some added firework-noises to disturb […]
This morning, we were pleasantly surprised by the snow that fell overnight. It wasn’t a lot, but I’ll take it! What was even better was watching our neighbors–a pair of foxes–come out to enjoy the fresh snow. This one took a water break poolside. For several years in a row, foxes have made our backyard […]
New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and I find myself in need of figuring out an appropriate appetizer. I don’t feel that a cheese ball or an artichoke, hummus, or guacamole dip would fit the bill. I am looking for an appetizer that could be passed around while guests hold a glass of […]
After a couple of weeks of baking holiday cakes and cookies, I was in need of baking something quick and easy. I returned to my all-time favorite, the chocolate chip cookie. But since it’s wintertime, and winter and spices tend to go hand-in-hand, I decided to try out a spiced chocolate chip cookie to shake […]
I was interested in finding new Christmas desserts from around the world, and I came across this traditional Spanish dessert called “Marquesas.” I was especially thrilled to learn that these cakes use mainly almond flour and are gluten-free. I was looking for a traditional yet gluten-free dessert for my mom for Christmas, so Marquesas fit […]