I usually post each experiment with a recipe one day later. Mainly because I usually serve my recipes in the evenings and it takes some time to edit my pictures and write the post. That was not the case for this recipe and it was super simple. After a lovely evening, I decided to surprise…
I know I have been doing a lot of deserts and drinks, but they tend to be the more luscious and tasty recipes. I will also admit that they are quicker and easier to make. Today I have something that is a bit of a desert and drink combined, Pistachio Affogato. The recipe is from…
On Sunday instead of a regular cup of java, I spiced things up with Cafe Atole. It’s originally from south of the border, and that alone tells you that things are going to heat up. Atole is a popular Mexican hot beverage thickened with masa. What is masa, you might ask? It is essentially the…
I had a bunch of asparagus left over from the previous night, so Saturday I decided to make Chilled Asparagus and Ginger Soup. This is a fresh and soothing light meal, perfect for a Saturday lunch or supper with little effort. It makes for a great presentation without slaving over the stove your entire Saturday.…
Various cultures have long given ode to asparagus for its aphrodisiac potency. The infamous Kama Sutra advises drinking asparagus as a paste and there are many Greek romantic poetry that mention asparagus. In French culture it is said that they dined on three meals of asparagus before their wedding to increase libido for the wedding…
I have to admit that chocolate is my ultimate passion. My husband is content with that fact because it’s our passion. We love just about anything chocolate and if you offer us a libation that includes chocolate, then we will be happy and all giggles. Continuing on with luscious thirst quenchers, on Thursday I served Hot Chocolate…
My husband came home late yesterday and I thought a little “pick me up” was in order. We have had an extended summer and it had been a scorching hot day. Iced Coffee seemed like the appropriate drink that would offer a wake up call and create a little stimulation, yet the chilled drink would be soothing…
Yesterday I served Mushroom Ragout from InterCourses. It’s an interesting combination of ingredients which creates a rich color to the dish. Chocolate is not traditionally used in main courses. However, Latin dishes use chocolate in such accompaniments as Mole sauce. It’s quite a seductive concept and a savory taste. However, I must admit that my…