I think the very first time I even heard the word “pavlova” I was watching an episode of Martha Stewart Living. Martha made mini pavlovas that she formed into perfect spheres. When they came out of the oven and cooled completely, each one was broken in half through the middle and a perfect scoop of passion fruit sorbet was placed inside. I was intrigued. But it took a long time for me to actually make […]
I started out the day by giving each of my kids a list titled, “10 Things I Love About You.” Sadly they were much more interested in their peanut butter-filled chocolate hearts and getting to school to see their friends and exchange valentines. I can’t blame them, that was my favorite part of Valentine’s Day too. But oh, how I enjoyed writing their lists last night before I went to bed. We aren’t that […]
Other kids would be playing outside during summer vacation, and I did that too, but mostly I would spend the afternoons watching cooking shows on PBS. I paid attention and learned about new foods with names I’d never heard of. I would experiment here and there with some basics I had learned, but it wasn’t until I was much older that I would attempt some of the more sophisticated recipes. Like the other day when […]
Seventeen days ago I turned 30. Yep. I’m counting. Along with days I’m counting wrinkles and white hairs. The white hairs are easy because they stick straight up and misbehave. I won’t lie. Turning 30 got me down. Two days before my big day, I started to sniffle and sneeze. Then my throat starting hurting and I felt like death would be a welcome diversion to my aching and coughing. The day before, which happened […]
Hi Lindsey, Please help! We’ve been invited to my sister-in-law’s for Christmas and there will be 21 adults plus many kids running around. I’m supposed to bring dessert. I am hoping you can give me some good ideas for easily transportable desserts….I love your peppermint bark brownies idea so that will probably be one of the desserts. But, I need more! Many thanks, Karen Dear Karen, I love you for asking me this question! Desserts […]