For a household that relies almost exclusively on wine for libation, we have a liquor cabinet that is filled to capacity. Rum, brandy, vodka, whiskey and a variety of liqueurs--all opened, in varying degrees of almost-full. What is the shelf life of alcohol anyway? Opened bottles of wine ... Read More
Vanilla Lemon Swirl Bars
During a quick visit to Anthropologie last week I picked up a cookbook dedicated to vanilla recipes. Of the two camps, vanilla and chocolate, I have always been loyal to the latter but lately I've found myself craving vanilla flavors. I believe that part of my aversion to vanilla as a child ... Read More
Vanilla-Brownie Ice Cream
My husband said to me just recently, "You are obsessed with food". Really? It's actually no recent revelation on his part. I must have been going on and on about food...again. We are currently on a trip; my senses are alight from the sights, smells, sounds but my taste buds are the most lit ... Read More
Truffle Brownies
In my previous post I mentioned that I baked two desserts for a recent get-together. Unfortunately, with all the craziness that has surrounded my life lately (mostly good stuff), I failed to note that my second recipe would require more time than I had set aside for it. My husband ... Read More