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Young & HungryIf you can't take the heat, get outta the kitchen! |
| 29 January |
It was purely by chance that this cake made it into my kitchen. I am not particularly enthusiastic about gingerbread, nor do I tend to make desserts that do not contain any trace of chocolate. I am enthused, however, that my guest of honor who is a fan of both gingerbread and fruit desserts inspired me to bake this upside-down cake. It. Was. Delicious. And pretty! And really not all that bad for you! So if you find yourself in the company of one of those people who doesn’t keep an emergency stash of cocoa products in their purse, car, and desk or if you just feel like taking a bite on the other side, try this cake. I promise even the worst chocoholic won’t be disappointed.
| 23 December |
No, not referencing your dog dressed up in antlers and the ugliest sweater ever seen. This bark is the delicious crunchy, sweet, and salty southern treat that’s so easy to make you’ll feel you just didn’t work hard enough to deserve such a delectable treat! So while a photo of Mommy’s relentless battle to keep that red nose on Sparky might be entertaining for a hot second, these candies will keep you satisfied for day(s) to come! If you have more than a teaspoon of self-control that is…
You know what’s even more fabulous than having a cellophane wrapped bag of bark in your possession? The ability to take this basic recipe and bake it into your heart’s desire. This Christmas I tried two variations on the classic candy: Mexican Chocolate with Spiced Almonds and Fruited Nut. So I leave you with this chocolate topped butter laden Christmas gift and wish you all a fat and fabulous holiday! Ruff Ruff!
| 13 July |
Themes are important . Be it in a book, a menu, or a party, having a theme provides sense of congruence that sets the stage for things to come. Not only must one have a theme, but they must have a good theme as well. One that everyone can really get excited about and put their energy into. My old roommates and I decided to throw a party with such a theme and everyone really got on board. In turn, the result was another successful party.
What was the theme you ask? Senior Trip. Although it makes sense since I still live in my hometown, it never fails to blow my mind how many people from high school are still around and in touch. I’d say we had at least 5-10 people in attendance who were on said senior trip, to Cancun of course, and even more pictures of said people on display. Other party favors included a sound track right out of high school including the classic Kilo, Green Day, and Abercrombie & Fitch songs, leis, Senior Girls t-shirts, Graduation paraphernalia, Malibu and punch. Lest you forget, drinking at 18 is legal in Mexico!
I, of course, was charged with food and my (in)famous drunken pineapple. Despite the fact that we ate chicken fingers at Tony Roma’s more days than not, I went with something a tad more unique since technically we are grownups now. That said, I’m pretty sure some fried chicken cordon bleu bites made an appearance at some point during the night…
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