Monthly Archives: September 2012

Topless Tarte Tatin

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jennifer Field

You guys, I’ve been gone for what feels like forever! For those of you who don’t know, Wally has been AWOL for almost 2 weeks now.  Sigh. We have been worried sick, and my facebook page kinda turned into a Continue reading…

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Real, Traditional, Authentic, Amazingly Good Butterscotch Candy

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Jennifer Field

Yesterday in the butterscotch versus caramel post, I said that both confections require salt, although butterscotch needs more than caramel.  And then I thought of that 1848 “recipe” for traditional Doncaster butterscotch, calling for one pound each of sugar and Continue reading…

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Yes Virginia, There Is a Difference Between Caramel and Butterscotch

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Jennifer Field

Butterscotch gets a bad rap, I think.  Everyone is all “Oooh, caramel!” and “Oh, I just had some lovely salted caramel.” and “Yes, each caramel has exactly three flakes of salt from Tatooine balanced atop it. Magical!” But try talking Continue reading…

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Sunday Suppers: Smoky Bacon Bison Burgers

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Jennifer Field

We rarely eat red meat, but when Labor Day rolled around, The Beloved was all about having a burger and baked beans. And grilling.  He hadn’t grilled in a Very Long Time, although he has delusional memories of grilling “not Continue reading…

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Sour Cherry Biscoff Crostatas: I Love It When a Plan Comes Together

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jennifer Field

Remember how George Peppard’s character Hannibal used to say “I love it when a plan comes together?” And then there’d be driving in the Rad Van and awesome A-Team music? Well, that’s how I felt when I made an experimental Continue reading…

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Food52sday Recipe Inspiration: Seared Scallops with Spring Onion and Tarragon Cream

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Jennifer Field

So, what’s the deal with Food52sdays anyway? Y’all know I’m not Seafood girl, right? But, The Beloved is Most Assuredly a seafood guy, and since I Adore him, I let him pick a couple of seafood recipes for Food52sdays. This Continue reading…

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PMAT Live! Episodes 21a, b and c: All Things Pie Crust

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Jennifer Field

So, it’s Labor Day here in the good old U. S. of A. And I can’t think of a more appropriate post than this one.  Making pie is truly a labor of love, and making this videos was also truly Continue reading…

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