My niece at last appeared on my doorstep ready to claim her Christmas present, a cooking session with Aunt Janet.
First, we got set up with ingredients and tools and clean hands, of course.
Then we went to work. Kierstin, unlike her brother (although maybe it’s an age thing), is very focused on her cooking tasks. After [...]
Christmas in August brings taco salad, heavenly sugar-mint fruit
August 19th, 2008 · 6 Comments · Food preparation, local food, recipes
Tags:family·salads·summer desserts
Lime granita is perfect end to summer meal
July 23rd, 2008 · 2 Comments · recipes
Yes, the spaghetti and meatballs were fine, but the lime granita for dessert was what got my guests’ attention the other night. (Well, that and the marvelous Ultrafast Avocado Soup that Angela brought as an appetizer. An amazing recipe and dish.)
I don’t own an ice cream freezer and have had mixed results in the past [...]
Tags:granita·summer desserts