OK, I admit it, I have pumpkin on the brain!  But if you're like me & you have more of that Libby's pumpkin puree than you know what to do with, these pumpkin recipes are here to help! These Iced Pumpkin Cookies are a great way to ring in the holidays. They are a perfect … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2006
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Morsels & Musings:  Very interesting, Lingonberry Daiquiri Scent of Green Bananas:  Yuuummm, Sam Choy's Cooking with Amy:  Pickled Radishes Recipe Simply Recipes:   Leftover turkey ideas Slash Food:  Jones Soda says goodbye to the glass bottles & … [Read more...]
Libby’s Pumpkin Roll Cake Recipe
  This morning I was staring into my pantry looking at the next culinary victim, when I noticed a few leftover cans from Thanksgiving of Libby's packed pumpkin puree. So, my mind got to thinking & I found this delicious recipe for a Pumpkin Roll Cake that I'm trying … [Read more...]
Gnocchi with Mushrooms & Butternut Squash Recipe
I stumbled upon this Gnocchi with Mushrooms & Butternut Squash Recipe last week on Epicurious & I will be trying it out on the husband to night. I'm looking forward to the savory gnocchi mixed in with sauteed mushrooms & yummy squash. Why don't you take this recipe on tonight … [Read more...]
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Morsels & Musings:   It's almost time for Ambrosia!! Scent of Green Bananas: Coffee Meringues recipe  Cooking with Amy: Raddish Penne recipe (tell me what you think about that one!!!) Simply Recipes: Spicy Crab Cakes with Horseradish Mayo recipe … [Read more...]
How to Cook Winter Squash- the Right Way
After pulvorizing some of my winter squash last night, I thought it might be time for a quick refresher course. Some people think of winter squash as fruit cake, a necessary evil during the holidays. But after this post I know you're going to have a better understanding … [Read more...]
Chinese Steamed Red Snapper Fish Recipe
Now, don't get frightened & trust me. OK?  In China, they prefer to eat their fish whole & all together; head, tail, skin & all. In the US, we do not commonly go this route, so if you're feeling adventurous come along with me. This Chinese Steamed Red Snapper Fish … [Read more...]
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Dessert Comes First:Â Â Dreaming of Krispy Kreme.... The Food Palate:Â Â Happy belated birthday! Morsels & Musings:Â Â Happy International Onion Day!!! The Cupcake Diaries:Â Â There's nothing better than fresh basil, is there? Scent of Green Bananas:Â Â Â For next … [Read more...]
Steam Ovens Provide Fast & Healthy Cooking
Using steam to cook food is a tradition that goes back centuries when your dinner was steamed in reed or bamboo baskets & gobbled up by the family without hesitation, or napkins. Today, steam cooking has come a long way and now offers a better way to stay healthy & to cook … [Read more...]
Sake-Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger & Green Onion Recipe
You'll have to go to Japan to jump into the sake spa swimming pool, but I can offer a sumptuous treat with less travel. This Sake-Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger & Green Onion recipe will knock your socks right off! Besides being completely & totally delicious, you can rest … [Read more...]
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Dessert Comes First:Â Â Best holiday / Christmas gifts for the food lover on your shopping list The Food Palate:Â Â World Bread Day celebrations Morsels & Musings:Â Â All kinds of bean recipes for the winter weather, wherever that is The Cupcake Diaries:Â Â Wine, … [Read more...]
Japan’s Yunessun Spa a Holiday Travel Gem
  Welcome back, everyone! I trust your Thanksgiving was a delicious one, make sure to include your new memories to our looking back post from last week. Well, the Turkey Day is behind us & you know what that means! Christmas / more holiday fun is on the way … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Memories
For the last post before Thanksgiving, I thought we would share some Thanksgiving Day memories. I'll go first! Thanksgiving to me means festive, warm, inviting smells snaking from the kitchen & snuggling your nose. It means comfortable family smiles, old & shared recipes, … [Read more...]
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 Dessert Comes First:  Yummm, a taste of Provence The Food Palate:  Delicious ideas for mini breakfasts Morsels & Musings: Divine! Ricotta, Strawberry & Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe The Cupcake Diaries:  Alterra Coffee review Scent of Green … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Cooking Gadgets
 We need all the help we can get our hands on this time of year & with Thanksgiving Day tomorrow, we better get crackin'. This morning we are going Thanksgiving gadget hunting. So, get those wallets out & come along, I've found some true goodies! Now don't be afraid … [Read more...]
Emeril Lagasse Andouille Sausage Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
We don't have to wait for celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse's new Gulfport, Mississippi restaurant to open in order to enjoy some great Lagasse cuisine! This Thanksgiving, why not try something a little new, a little different? This Emeril Lagasse Andouille Sausage … [Read more...]
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 Dessert Comes First: Lazy Pie recipe, very interesting! The Food Palate: Delicious Short Out Cake recipe Morsels & Musings: Hazelnut Meringue Cake, ummm- quite possibly the most perfect cake?! The Cupcake Diaries: Roasted Garlic Rye Chips, yummm! Scent … [Read more...]
Chef Emeril Lagasse to Open Restaurant in Gulfport, Mississippi
Famed celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse is planning to open one of his signature restaurants at the Island View Casino in Gulfport, Mississippi. Lagasse will be treating his beloved fans to his famous cuisine at the New Orleans Fish House on the Gulf House next … [Read more...]
Chef Sara Moulton’s Braised Stuffed Turkey with Maderia Sauce Recipe
Now that we know what Chef Sara Moulton recommends for Thanksgiving Day preparations, let's try on one of her most famous & celebrated recipes.  I tried this Braised Stuffed Turkey with Maderia Sauce Recipe a few weeks ago & my family still can't stop talking about it. And … [Read more...]
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 I Love Milk & Cookies:  A lunch affair Chocolate & Zucchini:  Apple & Squash Compote with Vanilla recipe Cooking with Amy:  Great Mystery Meals Chitterlings:  Potato Salad recipe Simply Recipes:  Yummy Scalloped Potatoes recipe … [Read more...]