The Barbie Cake is a sugary creation of epic proportion. My daughter has been a Barbie fan for years. And so for years at her request I’ve made her a Barbie cake for her birthday. She just turned 17 and requested a Barbie cake. She usually had a particular actual Barbie she wanted in the…
Chocolate Cake
This is perhaps my favorite all time baking recipe. I was in search of the perfect, simple, fool-proof chocolate cake. For two years I tried multiple chocolate cake recipes, tweaking this and that. After much experimentation, this is the one. It’s fast to make and tastes just like a good chocolate layer cake…
Parsley Primer
This green, green herb has a long and important culinary history. Often relegated to the role of garnish, parsley deserves some attention as a culinary mainstay. It’s fresh, nutritious, and mildly savory. Parsley (petroselinum hortense) is the best known member of its botanical family — the parsley family. Other parsley family herbs include cilantro, caraway, carrot,…
Salt-preserved citrus
I have a beautiful Persian lime tree in my back yard, and a good friend has a super productive Meyer lemon. Two months ago my lime tree was covered with fruit, and my friend brought over a grocery bag filled with lemons. So, instead of lemonade, I made salt-preserved lemons and limes. This is an…
Asparagus Primer
It’s Spring, so that means asparagus. Distinctive, delicious, and sophisticated asparagus is a seasonal treat in my kitchen. Taste it raw and you’ll appreciate its grassy, green notes and distinct flavor. So, what is it? Asparagus is the new, fresh growth shoot that springs out of the ground from the underground root stock of an…
Granola
Making your own granola is simple. I think this basic granola tastes better than just about any granola you can buy at the store. Once you’ve mastered this recipe, personalize it with your own flair. Ideas for variations and additions below. 8 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 2 ½ cups raw slivered almonds ½ cup brown…
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