The Art of Racing in the Rain **** by Garth Stein ****(Xanax, and Kleenex maybe required) I’m joining Jain in with this edible book review at Food for Thought, where in her words, pages from your book magically mix with the kitchen and your camera. Books, Food & Photos, my three favorite things all…
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Megan’s Birthday Trifle
I’m contributing a Lemon Berry Trifle Recipe for Foodie Friday this week. The basis for this recipe was a Tyler Florence recipe, Lemon Curd Trifle with Berries. I made a short-cut version with lemon curd in a jar. I went one step further and made Lemon Fondue you can see Here. Tyler’s recipe called for folding the whipped…
Harvest Time by Johnson Brothers (Lottie’s China)
I’m joining Susan for Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps on the Porch. Last week with Spring on the Horizon, I had a botanically inspired tablescape to share. This week, our weather has taken a nose dive. Last weekend’s weather was a teaser. Winter is still here, scarves, gloves, and coats are…
Lemon Fondue
This is my Foodie Friday contribution this week–a perfect solution for a quick and light dessert. This is a great recipe for a shower or ladies luncheon. Lemon Fondue 1 (11 ¼ ounce) jar lemon curd 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk ¼ cup half and half garnish: lemon zest…
Portmeirion Botanic Garden
I’m joining Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Tablescape Thursday. I thought I would pretend Spring was already here, instead of early morning temperatures we’ve had lately in the 20 degree range. This is my everyday pattern, Botanic Garden by Portmeirion. It’s available almost…
Photofiddle
I’m joining Susan (and company!) at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday. This is a photo that I uploaded at Photofiddle. I ran across it in a gift guide in the avalanche of holiday catalogs and magazines I received back in November. I was so happy with the results, I thought I’d share! The process…
Chasing Fireflies
Chasing Fireflies ***** by Charles Martin I’m joining Jain with my edible book review at Food for Thought, where pages from your book magically mix with the kitchen and your camera. Books, Food & Photos, my three favorite things all in one place! I LOVED this book. It had all the elements that appeal to me: colorful characters, a vivid setting…
La Cucina
La Cucina by Lily Prior ** I’m joining Jain in her bi-monthly edible book review at Food for Thought, where in her words, pages from your book magically mix with the kitchen and your camera. Books, Food & Photos, my three favorite things all in one place! After finishing this book,…
Ain’t She Sweet?
Ain’t She Sweet? ****.* by Susan Elizabeth Phillips I’m joining Jain with my edible book review at Food for Thought~ where pages from your book magically mix with the kitchen and your camera. This is one of my favorite books of Susan Elizabeth Phillips, but not her most recent. I also listened to the…
Red Velvet Cupcakes
This is my contribution to Foodie Friday this week. I ran across this mix at Sur La Table and couldn’t pass it up! Conflicting information and urban legends abound on the origin of Red Velvet Cake, but no one disputes its beautiful red color. The package directions said it…