Composing the Perfect Cookie Jar
- Apr, 03 2011
- By Julia
- Cookies & Squares
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A well-stocked cookie jar
Our good friends recently completed a major kitchen renovation, something we have all fantasized about doing at one time or another – imagining the things we would like to change about our current set-up and the trendiest tools and features we would like to add. The reality of living through a kitchen reno, however, is definitely a case of gain through pain.
~ That was just a taste. Click here for more...Ta-daaaaa!!
- Apr, 01 2011
- By Julia
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It’s not an April Fool’s joke, and no, you’re not lost. Always Leave Room for Dessert has finally had a much-needed makeover!
From this (the old)….
… to THIS brand-spanking shiny new site!
One thing I have learned throughout this process, is how much respect I have for web designers and how much work goes into what they do! I think I’ll just stick to baking and photography…
…and she never bought bread again!
- Apr, 01 2011
- By Julia
- Savoury Baking
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Fresh homemade french-style bread and brown butter.... all with almost zero effort
The other day, as I took a break from all this web-site mumbo jumbo that’s been filling my days, I grabbed a sandwich and turned on the FoodNetwork (what else?). Chef Michael Smith’s Chef at Home was on tv, and he was making soup – ugh. I don’t know if I’ve ever confessed to you
~ That was just a taste. Click here for more...Coquelicot Panna Cotta & Florentines
- Mar, 07 2011
- By Julia
- Daring Bakers, Florentines, Panna Cotta
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Florentine cookies with coquelicot panna cotta
The February 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mallory from A Sofa in the Kitchen. She chose to challenge everyone to make Panna Cotta from a Giada De Laurentiis recipe and Nestle Florentine Cookies.
A true cookies and cream combination! Silky panna cotta, served alongside a chewy oatmeal sandwich cookie filled with rich chocolate….
~ That was just a taste. Click here for more...Eating way across Europe, Part II
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| Café Norden’s Caramel Latte |
As you’d expect, when you visit so many great countries, you get exposed to a lot of really great food, and this trip was no exception. I found a fabulous and super sexy resto-café in Copenhagen, called Café Norden, that serves a killer mushroom pasta with grilled chicken, or, if you’re only in the need of a hot drink to warm you up, sit back in one of their pillow-lined window banquettes and enjoy a caramel latte that had me drooling while I watched them make it… thick, homemade caramel, smeared around the inside of a tall glass, a shot of espresso, topped off with some frothy steamed milk and served with a couple of delicious chocolate almond cookies…. it’s the perfect way to warm up if the wind has gotten to you. If you ever find yourself in Copenhagen, I highly recommend you stop in at Café Norden.
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