Renaissance life in a post-modern world
Posted in Recipes on Dec 9th, 2008
Don’t forget “Photographic Friday”. The theme is “Celebrating Christmas”. Share your photos that depict the sights and sounds of this holiday season . Remember, the simple and the ordinary are full of beauty if gazed upon from the correct angle.
Today I would like to share a recipe for an absolutely delicious peppermint cake. My daughters [...]
Posted in Recipes on Aug 25th, 2008
Lime juice, limeade, key-lime pie, lemon-meringue pie, lemonade, lemon cookies, orange slushies, lime marinades, tangerine sauces - summer tables are brimming with delicious dishes and fresh citrus fruits. You certainly can enjoy citrus fruits all year long. However, there is something delightfully refreshing about their taste and fragrance that particularly lends citrus fruits to summer menus.
I recently [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jul 11th, 2008
We enjoyed a lovely visit from dear friends a few weeks ago. They left us with fond memories and sweet gifts. One of these was a terrific cook-book by Anne Byrn called “The Cake Doctor”.
It is a creative powerhouse that takes ordinary cake mixes and customizes them, one recipe at a time, into fabulous desserts. The recipes all [...]
Posted in Recipes on Jun 17th, 2008
Cheesecake is a rich, sumptuous dessert created from cheese (usually cream, ricotta or cottage), sugar and eggs. It is found on the menus of the best restaurants. This scrumptious treat is certain to be a favorite when served at any event, formal or informal.
It is a serious dessert with a history. Cheesecake is thought to have been served to the athletes at the [...]
Posted in Recipes on May 10th, 2008
Why bake a cake? The thought of actually baking a cake from scratch can be daunting. Let’s face it: every grocery and package store can fill your cake needs for any and all occasions. So , why bake a cake? It actually can be a delightful experience for you and your family. Children are delighted with cakes you bake [...]
