It has been warm enough in Charlotte to summon the daffodil bulbs out of the ground. The plants at the edge of my drive are on the cusp of showing their blooms. The sight of these golden heralds of Spring boost my mood. As luck would have it, the forecast calls for temperatures …
Archives for February 2014
Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
The Quartermaster in U.S. land armies is the person/unit in charge of acquiring and distributing supplies and provisions to the troops. Parents, especially parents of perpetually hungry teenagers, are expert Quartermasters! Occasional, as well as occupational, Quartermasters will …
Three Cheese Soufflés
Do you have something to celebrate? Try serving a soufflés for your special occasion. Soufflés have an almost magical quality about them. What starts as a batter in a ramekin will quickly climb and rise high above the dish. This light, fluffy, and cheesy dish will impress your …
Chocolate Fondue
Have you ever wondered, “What doesn’t taste good covered in chocolate?” If you are a chocolate lover, the answer is EVERYTHING tastes better coated in chocolate! Thinking is one thing, but the only way to know for sure is to experiment. If you are looking for a fun and …
Blackberry Blueberry Muffins with Blood Orange Icing
Happy Valentine’s Day! Earlier in the week, Sally shared with you a recipe that is great for a Valentine who prefers the savory to the sweet. Today, we have a recipe that will appeal to any taste buds. Why not extend your Valentine’s Day into the weekend? These Blackberry …
Bacon Bourbon Polenta Hearts
Valentine’s Day is only a few days away. Have you decided what to do for your Valentine? My valentine is a big fan of chocolate, especially when peanut butter is involved, so I know exactly what to do. In this sugar filled holiday, what do you do if your valentine lacks a sweet …
Grilled Tangelo Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin
Another storm (PAX) is coming to the sunny South and people are flocking to the grocers for bread and milk. I joined the flock. Forget the bread and milk. I made a bee line for the meat department. Pork Shoulder, Pork Tenderloin and Chickens for the fryer. I needed the …
Creamy Almond Cheesecake with Amaretto Caramel Sauce
Back in the dark ages, before instagram and the internet, there were cheesecakes. Darn good ones…Sweet and savory. Baked and unbaked. New York style and Philly style cheesecakes. My internal Pinterest board (my memory) carries an image of a particular pumpkin cheesecake from a …
Caramel Sauce
Yes, you can buy your caramel sauce at the store, but why deny yourself the magical experience of transforming white granulated sugar into a beautiful rich brown caramel. This recipe uses the dry caramelization method, which involves heating granulated sugar until it melts and …
B&B Mango Bellini
I count myself lucky to have a gal pal like Mrs. S. She is a visual artist, a vintage jewelry maven and a Bellini over Martini kind of lady. We can’t always get together (“Real Life” can be ill-mannered and cut in line), but, when we do, the conversation picks right back up where …