Monthly archive December, 2008

Frittata Slumber Parties

For as long as I can remember, I have always planned my travel around the delectable indulgences that await…..even when travel means walking down the block.  As a young girl, my best friend lived up the street, and we would plan our slumber parties with promises of what our parents would cook for dinner. Her...

Holiday Baking Hangover—Part One

It was five years ago this Christmas that I started giving cookies away as gifts.  On a budget and with a long list of people I wanted to give to, baking seemed a good choice.  Not only was I being thoughtful in the it’s-the-thought-that-counts kind of way, but I was also giving time and love. ...

At the end of my rainbow

Pudding, custard, flan—variations on a theme I love:  creamy.  I’m happy set in front of a bowl that contains any variation of these variations.  A plastic cup of the Bill Cosby J-E-L-L-O incarnation has even been known to float my boat.  My favourites though have to be the rich eggy recipes that are little more...

Skylines and ice baths…

Once again, bundling up in my fur trimmed pretty winter coat, purchased in the treasure filled Pedder Building in Hong Kong, I’m feeling sentimental about travel, far off adventures, and the good food that always accompanies such delights. The towering architecture from the Peak, the illuminated night skyline, and the view of Hong Kong island...

Cucumber in my cocktail? Yes, please.

There are few things more delightful than a proper cocktail with good company. I met my first Pimm’s Lemonade while visiting friend’s in London, and have been smitten ever since. The closely guarded recipe for Pimm’s No. 1 Cup, which is the gin based aperitif that is the basis for the tasty concoction, has remained...

Simply Salty…

Sometimes the most delicious meals are the simplest, and in the spirit of simply tasty, I present the ham bun in all it’s glory. I will admit that my first reaction the proposition “Do you want to come over for ham buns?” was not one of excitement and anticipation, but I would soon have my...