archive for October, 2007
Baked Apples
Posted under desserts on October 28, 2007
To me, fall means baked apples. Simple. Delicious. Sweet. Warm. Comfort.
The other day, my older son asked if we could partake in our favorite fall ritual and bake up some apples. I was busy with a bunch of other cooking projects so he took matters into his own hands, cored a couple of apples, stuffed [...]
Lee’s Banana Birthday Cake
Posted under desserts on October 21, 2007
Banana bread. Banana cake. What’s the difference?
Last night we went out with our friends Debbie and Mike. They are quite the non-profit duo. Debbie founded the timely and super innovative Wellness Initiative, while Mike runs Progress Now. Two cutting edge organizations out to make the world a better place. What could [...]
Cream Cheese Frosting
Posted under desserts on October 21, 2007
Cream Cheese Frosting
¾ heavy cream
1 cup cream cheese
¼ cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Whip heavy cream until stiff
In a separate larger bowl, whip cream cheese until smooth, then blend in agave and vanilla
With a rubber spatula, gently blend whip cream into cream cheese mixture
Enjoy this cream cheese frosting on carrot cake or banana bread.
Stuffed Dates
Posted under desserts on October 14, 2007
Dates are as as sweet as candy, so of course, children like these treats. Adults enjoy the delicate blend of flavors. See for yourself, this dessert of Middle Eastern origin is quite tasty.
Dates Stuffed with Pistachios
1 cup pistachio nuts, shelled
¼ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 pinch celtic sea salt
20 large dates
In [...]
Soothing Chai
Posted under beverages on October 7, 2007
Today was the first day since June that I did not wear my flip flops. That means only one thing: the cold weather is here.
Although yesterday was warm and sunny, today we will dip down to a low of 35 degrees! For me, this chilly weather calls for one of my favorite beverages: homemade [...]
