Yearly Archives: 2011
Everyone knows the way into a man’s heart is…
http://youtu.be/JEHtq8VEBH4 High heels, red lipstick, perfume... although they are effective tricks in wooing your guy, nothing is more powerful in the game of romance than the smell of a steak and homemade french fries. You might be able to change a tire, play Fantasy Football, or even talk baseball stats , but when it all boils ...
Challah Eggnog French Toast with Brandy Apples and Cherries
I can remember as a child that first glimpse of the Christmas tree, twinkling lights and presents overflowing. Santa always forgot to wipe his feet, and his muddy boots left a wet trail around the tree to the plate of half eaten cookies. Here in our home it seems that Santa is still Santa ...
Apple Brandy Eggnog
Mirror mirror on the wall I am my mother... after all! I remember as a little girl thinking my mother was so beautiful, she was and still is. As a teenager I completely rebelled and couldn't find any common ground with the woman. Until just recently (that's a whole lot of time in between) I've constantly battled with ...
How-to roast garlic and an Eco-friendly Salad Bowl and Server GIVEAWAY
This recipe and video are for my friend Sarah. Yes, I know that the video says, Pacific Merchants - it's for them too. Geez Louise! has partnered with Pacific Merchants to do a series of quick how-to videos. This is where Sarah comes in. Sarah is my girlfriend who is a little ... well, let's ...
Holiday Baking Tips – Peppermint Tea Brownies
A pinch more of this, an additional dash of that, and an extra splash of you know what.. How do you re-create recipes? I don’t think I’ve ever used a recipe “as is”. Call me a rebel, a know it all – I don’t care, I’ve been called worse. It’s not in my nature to follow the norm, I have to at least “try” to make something better, just ask my husband. We all know that in the kitchen you can be as creative as you would like to be with savory foods, lending your own creative twist without much risk. But in the pastry kitchen, it’s a different story all together; it’s more like a science experiment.
