Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Great Search Term Round Up: Volume 4

Pin itI love the end of the month.  For 14 seconds, we have money, until it all goes out the door to pay the bills.  Also, it’s the cusp of a new month, and that’s exciting.  Last but not least, … Continue reading

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U-PMAT Class EF102-A&B, Offering Certification in Egg White Foams by way of Discussions of Macarons and Soufflés.

Pin itWelcome to U-PMAT Certification Class EF102-A&B in which you will be Conversant with–nay, Eminently Qualified* for–making Items based on Egg Foam.  Qualification:  We shan’t be covering sponge cakes, genoise, et al, in EF102-A&B as that was covered in EF101, … Continue reading

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Sunday Sippers: Pitcher Mojitos

Pin itSo, I’m back from the beach.  I got home Friday, and The Beloved had already left to go brew beer with his brewing buddy in Charlotte, so I had the place to myself until earlier today.  Guess what I … Continue reading

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A Short Hiatus. Very Short. You Probably Won't Even Realize I've Gone Anywhere. But Just In Case You Do…

Pin it…I will be at The Beach!  I’m leaving very shortly.  Not with The Beloved.  With my best friend.  I have a trashy romance novel, plus another not-so-trashy novel.  I have my camera.  I have my phone and our GPS, … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers, Monday Edition: Chicken, Three Ways

Pin itI know I was supposed to post this yesterday, but there was Revelry at our house on Saturday night.  Revelry that lasted into Sunday morning.  Revelry that kept me from my appointed blogging duties.  I apologize. So, I teased … Continue reading

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ReddiWip? We Don't Need No Stinkin' ReddiWip. Around These Parts, We Whip Our Own Cream.

Pin it[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOmKy6ANmyM&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b]Fun Whipped Cream music for your listening pleasure. When a company substitutes fake words, such as “Reddi” for “Ready” and “Wip” for “Whip,” rest assured that they are Toying with You.  Case in Point:  Krispy Kreme.  Don’t get me … Continue reading

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These Ice Cream Treats Are Only "Guilt-Free" if You Are Medea.

Pin itFirst, the good news:  Big Congratulations go to Anna from Very Small Anna for knowing that Cool Whip should never be considered an appropriate topping for anything.  Yay, Anna!  By the way, friends, Anna is off to culinary school … Continue reading

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Cobbler Redux: An Example of The Biscuit Method (plus another method and a few techniques)

Pin itThere were some lovely, lovely plums at the store on Sunday, perfectly ripe and fragrant.  While some might choose to use the plums in a salad, not a bad idea, I always lean towards dessert.  So, I bought ten … Continue reading

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It's Hard Being a Chicken

Pin itI have just taken a pair of heavy duty scissors and cut open a chicken.  Right down its little back.  I am horrified and pleased in equal measure, so I thought I’d present this as a teaser for next … Continue reading

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Sunday Sides: Marinated vegetables

Pin itWell, we harvested the produce that the deer, rabbits and birds didn’t harvest first:  cucumbers.  They are lovely, but they stand alone.  We had visions of gazpacho made with our own tomatoes and sweet peppers as well as the … Continue reading

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