Food, Photography and Bon Mots
I’m not naming names, but one of my very good friends has a secret stash of boxed macaroni and cheese. Not judging, either. I know we all have our comfort foods and national events in recent weeks have certainly been excuse enough to tap into…
Comfort food. In normal times, whether it’s an oatmeal cookie or a bowl of this Cream of Mushroom Soup, there is always a place in our lives for the comfort of food. But, these are not normal times. Fierce wildfires are raging here in Southern…
I was delightfully surprised recently when I made this soup for the first time.
First, the broth is very flavorful–rich in cilantro, ginger and garlic flavors.
Secondly, the fork technique for adding the beaten egg is genius. It’s fun, too. In the recipe, you mix cornstarch and Shaoxing wine into a slurry. Seperately, you beat two eggs with a bit more cornstarch. You mix the two and then (wait for it!) pour the egg/cornstarch mixture into the simmering soup through the tines of a fork. The fork pour causes the egg mixture to form ribbons in the soup. Magic. Who knew?
For variety, I’m thinking this broth would be great with noodles and a ramanesque presentation.
This recipe is from The New York Times. This is a link to the original recipe: Egg Drop Soup.
Here is the recipe as I prepared it in my kitchen.
Need a laugh for your morning? Here is a delightful marmalade sequence from the Paddington (The Bear) series: Paddington. Paddington, you will remember kept a marmalade sandwich in his hat for emergencies. Even shared it with The Queen once. This sounds like a decidedly-good idea…
Need a delicious appetizer for your New Year’s Celebration? This Bits and Pieces Party Cheese Ball recipe from Blue Cayenne’s archives might just be the thing! It’s delicious and it uses ingredients that you probably have on hand. While we’re here wishing you a Happy…
This wonderful Stuiffed Date appetizer is a snap to make, freeing you to enjoy your event and to party with your guests.
Here is the recipe from Blue Cayenne’s archives Dates Stiffed With Walnuts.
My friend Ellen Hoffman runs a wonderful Internet and You Tube site for bread making, Ellen’s Bread Machine Recipes. . Her specialty is using her bread machine for the mixing of the bread through the first rise. Here is one of her recipes for pull-apart dinner…
What’s better than enjoying freshly-baked donuts as the early morning sun streams into your kitchen and you read your morning newspaper. Throw in a cup of steaming Darjeeling tea. Just wow. You won’t be alone enjoying. your donut, either. According to an article about the…
Here is a great cookie for your Christmas cookie tray. It is a delicate Swedish Shortbread Cookie.
Here is the link: Swedish Shortbread Cookies.
This Stuffed Eggplant in Curry with Coconut Dal would be perfect as an entree for the vegetarians at your Thanksgiving table. Actually, it would be perfect for anyone at your Thanksgiving table. Here is the link: Stuffed Eggplant In Curry and Coconut Dal.
