
Lavender Double Vanilla Ice Cream, with dark chocolate and pecans. This was my first batch of successful ice cream, and it's a huge hit around here. I was a little terrified of the whole custard process, but it really wasn't that hard...just labor intensive!
Recipe right here!
I had an Indian cooking adventure today:
( Muttar Paneer and Dal under the cut )
See more at The Cast-Iron Darling!
( Muttar Paneer and Dal under the cut )
See more at The Cast-Iron Darling!
I have had a dislike of Miso soup for years, its not flavorful enough, its weak bathwater like feel in my mouth never satisfied any of my taste buds. Well my Hawaiian Pops told me that I had not had miso till I had it Okinawan style...and he was right. Not only is it flavorful, rich and creamy but hearty.
( Read more... )
( Read more... )

I went on a short trip to the fruit loop near Hood River Or. There are alot of fruit orchards there, and it's cherry season so I bought 14 lbs of Rainier Cherries, and 10 lbs of Bing Cherries. I really like cherries.
( Here's what I did with them )
...with fresh blueberries, fig, ground cinnamon, half & half. On a weekday even.
This is my first time posting on here, although I've been lurking for over a year now.
Yesterday, me, my friend, and her sister made a delicious and beautiful poppyseed pancake recipe. This was a test recipe for a brunch that will be thrown the day after her sister's wedding. So, I share it with you. Trust me on this one, I don't share something unless I absolutely adore it, and this one is phenomenal. Unfortunately, I do not have any photos.
( Clementine Poppy Seed Pancakes )
I would also like to note that these are rather rich, but very good. After making this I thought that a lemon variation would also be good, more tart, but still good.
I hope you enjoy!
~A
Yesterday, me, my friend, and her sister made a delicious and beautiful poppyseed pancake recipe. This was a test recipe for a brunch that will be thrown the day after her sister's wedding. So, I share it with you. Trust me on this one, I don't share something unless I absolutely adore it, and this one is phenomenal. Unfortunately, I do not have any photos.
( Clementine Poppy Seed Pancakes )
I would also like to note that these are rather rich, but very good. After making this I thought that a lemon variation would also be good, more tart, but still good.
I hope you enjoy!
~A
This is my favorite macaroni and cheese recipe in the world. It's absolutely delicious and also deliciously easy. It takes about 5 minutes of prep and 45 minutes of hands-off baking. My boyfriend and I eat this as a main dish all the time, with salads or yeast rolls or . . . cupcakes. Ahem. The sausages on top are optional. Hope you enjoy!
For more info and pictures, visit my food blog, Willow Bird Baking!
Edit: Some comments expressed displeasure about the photo, which perhaps didn't showcase the dish. I decided just to leave you with the simple recipe, but photos are available on my blog. I hope you'll enjoy the recipe.
Oven Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Sausages Recipe By: unknown Yields: 4-6 side servings, 2-3 main dish servings Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 cups dry macaroni 4 cups milk 1 block sharp cheddar cheese, grated (or about 4 cups) 1 package breakfast sausage links (or bulk sauage, cooked) (optional) salt and pepper Directions:
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For more info and pictures, visit my food blog, Willow Bird Baking!
Animal Cupcakes! In case you missed it the first time around... ![]() In other news, we received our first paid order last week! *** |
It's not the prettiest dessert in the world but the caramel was amazing - bf ended up licking it off the baking tray.
- Mood:creative
Taken in Osaka, Japan - Spring 2009


Who doesn't love some cheap and (almost) healthy porn? When I need my fix, I go to the red light district local farmer's market and see what's shakin'.
And then, I see it. Zucchini. Fresh and beautifully green and only $1 for 3 of them. JACKPOT!
( I just want to stuff them... )
And then, I see it. Zucchini. Fresh and beautifully green and only $1 for 3 of them. JACKPOT!
( I just want to stuff them... )

I've always wanted to do some color-inspired bentos, and when I saw both golden raspberries AND golden kiwi at the grocery store I knew tonight was the night for yellow. It's not photoshop, that's really golden kiwi. I didn't even know it existed! Read more at yiddle.net
This month's Challenge was hosted by Sketchy, of Sketchy's Kitchen. And it's a doozy.
In fact, when I first read what the Challenge was, my reaction was holy shit. It took a few weeks to get around to doing this Challenge. It was actually about 2 weeks before the reveal date that I even started on aspects of this one. Unusual for me, to say the least.
The main issue was trying to find actual Skate. That turned out to be impossible here. So I went with 'Previous Frozen fresh Cod, wild caught'- an oxymoron if you ask me. How can it be fresh if it was previously frozen? Hmmm.. Anyway...

As with any Challenge or baking/cooking excursion, I gather everything I think I'm going to need... and then some. And it took 2 days.
( Onward, with a guest appearence! )
In fact, when I first read what the Challenge was, my reaction was holy shit. It took a few weeks to get around to doing this Challenge. It was actually about 2 weeks before the reveal date that I even started on aspects of this one. Unusual for me, to say the least.
The main issue was trying to find actual Skate. That turned out to be impossible here. So I went with 'Previous Frozen fresh Cod, wild caught'- an oxymoron if you ask me. How can it be fresh if it was previously frozen? Hmmm.. Anyway...

As with any Challenge or baking/cooking excursion, I gather everything I think I'm going to need... and then some. And it took 2 days.
( Onward, with a guest appearence! )
- Mood:accomplished
Braised Beef in Polenta Cups
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