Monthly Archive: March, 2010

Kitchenette goodies: dense chocolate cupcakes + raspberry mascarpone macarons

Friday was Final Friday in Cincinnati, and at Park+Vine Megan and I were busy selling Whirly Girl Coffee and peddling Kitchenette goodies.  In preparation I had spent most of the evening before hand and… Continue reading

Carl’s Deli and the perfect sandwich

I’m pretty proud of myself right now.  I just managed to make it from Walnut Street downtown to Carl’s Deli on Observatory in Hyde Park and back downtown to Court Street  during rush… Continue reading

Kitchenette

Its been very hard but I have been keeping a big, wonderful secret.  Megan (of Whirly Girl Coffee) and I have been busy baking and planning and will be unveiling our new yummy… Continue reading

A quiet Sunday morning breakfast

Usually on Sunday mornings Jason and I both sleep in as long as possible, and then go out for brunch.  This morning, however, my stomach wasnt feeling too well (I have GERD)  due… Continue reading

Late night cinnamon bread

When I say late night, I do mean late.   This bread was a lovely after thought in a long day full of exhausting jury duty: when faced with difficult decisions I want… Continue reading

Dessert bananas: 1930’s culinary kitsch

When Patti and I were growing up the banana was the ever-present fruit in our house.  It was great on rice cereal and awesome covered in peanut butter.  The banana often popped up… Continue reading

Greek Baked Chicken in Yogurt

This was Patti’s surprise dinner for her boyfriend Caleb on his recent 21st birthday, Greek baked chicken in yogurt, plus rosemary garlic potatoes.  I don’t know about anyone else but on my 21st birthday I ended… Continue reading

The Mystery of the Macaron: part deux

Final Count: Macaron:1, Julia and Megan:1.  So, technically its a stalemate BUT since there were two of us (not to mention the fact that a macaron isn’t exactly an intelligent entity) I’m going to… Continue reading

Brownies, pure and simple

Why are the Moosewood Cookbook Brownies so legendary?  They are simple, deceptively rich, and taste doubley good after sitting in the kitchen for a night (that’s how you know a really good dessert,… Continue reading