fat free opinions on a food centric life
It's a bit humbling to realize that when you've been denied access to your computer, that life just isn't the same. Actually, it's pathetic. And nearly three days of sustained denied access? It's downright painful. No kitchen, no computer, garden all spiffied up…what was I …
If I think about it, I’m only a day behind on my production for our 12 Days of Cookies Extravaganza, and that’s not too bad. If I hadn’t gotten into the kitchen early this morning, I’d be two days behind because no sooner had I …
Day Seven of our 12 Days of Cookies Extravaganza brings a bit of sunshine on a day that surprisingly absent of it, which makes it a very pleasant day to be baking. I’d like to say that Bing is crooning holiday songs on the Bose and there’s a fire crackling in the family room, but I’ll have to wait at least a week for that.
My 16-year-old chose these delicately lemon-flavored “glittering” cookies from the stack I’d bookmarked because he thought they’d be a nice change from the others I’ve been making. At first, I wasn’t thrilled because citrus-flavored baked goods make me think of Spring or Summer, but I’m glad I listened to him, because these are quite the lovely treat.
One of Gourmet’s Favorite Cookies from December of 2008, I’d say this is the best recipe I’ve tried so far. They aren’t fussy to make even though they appear to be headed for a bridal shower or elegant afternoon tea. In one or two bites, you’re treated to an exterior crunch of sugar, a flaky cookie, and a light butter cream that only hints of lemon.
Absolutely perfect.
Day 4 of The 12 Days of Cookies is starting a bit better than yesterday ended with the last cookie attempted. Being the planner I am when confronted with a lot of work, I not only chose all 12 cookies I’d make, I organized them …
Amidst the sawing and banging that is going on in my home right now which escalated to an unbelievable level yesterday, my kitchen — usually the most “used” looking room in the house — was an oasis of calm. Okay, so maybe not. But it …