Today, Don and I have to shop for a few missing ingredients for his Pad Thai Shrimp dish, and I need to pick up some fresh flowers both for the table and for the bathroom. I have set music aside that I like (Tuscany dinner music) and once more will check the bathroom for “sparkle”. Nothing…
One day to go
Hah! I got all the cleaning done yesterday and now I just have the silverware to clean. Easy as pie! Without scrubbing or using polishing cloths, take a 9 x 13 inch baking pan, cover the bottom with tin foil. Sprinkle the bottom with baking soda making sure to cover the bottom. Lay the flatware…
Silent Panic Martini
This serves 2 1/4 cup white cranberry juice 2 dried figs, chopped fine 2 cloves, cracked 1 fresh fig, cut in wedges 1/4 cup citrus vodka In a shaker combine all the ingredients except the fresh fig and let stand for twenty minutes (patience required here) and now add: 3 oz. brandy 1 oz. orange…
The Difference Between…
The difference between appetizers and hors d’oeurves is appetizers are served at the table and hors d’oeurves are served away from the table. Always prepare ahead with small plates, napkins, cocktail knives or individual forks (usual 2 tines) to allow your guests to serve themselves and have on hand, all the ‘equipment’ needed to comfortably…
Two days to go
We belong to a Supper club which meets once a month and we are hosting one Friday. 17 people will be here. Whew! Now it begins, clean house, make sure the bathroom shines (and again the day of) and this means clean towels, mirror, t.p. at the ready and a small sprig of fresh flowers…
Pumpkin Turtle Pie
Even with a few packaged foods, it is still from scratch.( If you made it, it’s from scratch) A great NEW pie for Thanksgiving Dinner. Try it! 1 graham pie crust (ready made) 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. caramel ice cream topping very generous 1/2 cup pecan pieces, divided 1 cup cold milk 2 pgs….
Book Signing
For those in and around our area, I have a book signing coming up on October 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 2330 Centre Street, Abbotsford. Come one and come all. Hostess is Sharon Stobbs. Wonderful lady who has the best snackies around. This is a dream come true and I look forward…
Poppy seed cake with White Chocolate Frosting
This is a lovely tasting and moist cake. The icing is the perfect topping. 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup Crisco oil 1 1/4 cups sweetened coconut 1 cup poppy seeds 1 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder Pinch salt 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1 tsp. chocolate flavoring Preheat oven to…
What a lazy day
Sunday, raining, read the paper, fooled with the crossword puzzles (many more on Sunday) and found the brain not really in gear. Don and I had a wonderful “McD” brekkie at home where it is much better and the ambience of eating and sitting across from each other in pj’s and uncombed hair BUT with…
What a meeting!
The 3 brains behind Damn! I can do this.com (maybe 2 1/2) had a great meeting today and we think we discovered a way to make wilted carrots and parsnips “healthy” again. We will showcase recipes, signature drinks, menu ideas and pictures of table settings for any number of guests or simply the two of…
Food Fare-2nd Time
Well, we got the date right this time. Lots of people attending. This year the food was better and larger than 1 sliver for 6 tickets. You buy food tasting tickets in packs of 10 or 20. Best food, for me, was Milestone’s (kobe mini burgers, butterscotch “pudding” with the darkest chocolate ever on top…
Disaster when you least expect it.
Oh sure, aren’t I the show off. We rarely get “pop ins” but today we had two. I tried making the chocolate mousse cake, but because two separate friends were coming close together time-wise, I put the cake together without waiting for it to cool completely. I know! I know better BUT in my defense,…