Summer has arrived with a vengeance. It’s hot in LA, very hot. Laying on the couch my thoughts drift back to childhood. The sounds of Mr. Softee , Good Humor, Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices bring a smile to my face. My mouth begins to water at the thought of a creamsicle. Ah, the taste of summer. How do I update that taste of summer for my more sophisticated adult palate? Melon … [Read more...]
Bow & Truss–LA Beer Week
Wine pairing? Why of course. Beer pairing? A no-brainer. A beer and dessert pairing? This I had to try…and I am happy to report this pairing menu was good, make that very good, in fact one pairing really wowed. Bow & Truss in North Hollywood invited me and a few other foodies to sample their beer and dessert pairings as part of LA Beer Week. The beer selections on the … [Read more...]
Lychee and Cherry Clafoutis
Lychees, lychees, lychees. If you haven’t tried them now is the time. Lychees have an unusually bumpy/prickly peel that hides their sweet, juicy fruit that surrounds a ruby lacquered pit. I had never seen them before I stumbled across them in A-one grocery store years ago. But once I tasted their sweetness I was sold. So you can imagine my delight when Oakley over at … [Read more...]
Rhubarb Tart
Rhubarb was all over the place in Copenhagen when I was there in April. I made a crumble that kind of looked like this, but was devoured by friends before I could snap a shot. I used Christina’s Cucina’s no fail recipe: a recipe that should be bookmarked by all. My friend Mette made some rhubarb porridge. Which was an absolute wonder in its simplicity and taste. The … [Read more...]
Chocolate Walnut Cake
This is my go to birthday cake. I've been making it for years. It's got everything I want in a dessert--crunch from the walnuts, cinnamon, two types of chocolate--Ibarra Mexican chocolate in the cake and bitter sweet for both whipped and melted ganache. Chocolate Walnut Cake The cake 6 egg yolks 5 egg whites 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cake crumbs 1/2 … [Read more...]
