Taking the ordinary to the extraordinary one small change at a time.
Every year I can't wait to put my Christmas tree up. I collect ornaments all year. If I go somewhere during the previous year my souvenir will be an ornament. If I go to an event or have a wonderful time with friends and there is a way to commemorate it with an ornament I do.... Continue Reading →
Adorable! I know! And so very festive. And the best part, these are the tri-color cookies I made last July. I wanted to test out how long I could freeze these cookies and have them taste the same as the day they were made. Turns out, I can freeze them at least five months. I... Continue Reading →
What do you have after you purchase an entire box of clementines and a big ol bag of navel oranges and you have enjoyed just the right amount of candied peel and orange flavored desserts? If you are like me, you have a good number of oranges left over. Have those oranges become a little, I don’t know, stale? Oranges... Continue Reading →
I have always treated the notion that people who do not like chocolate as an urban legend, like chupacabras or one size fits all. But I can understand, albeit skeptically, not being in the mood for chocolate. That is where vanilla comes in. And orange and vanilla, um, divine. The recipe from Dianasaur Dishes calls for one teaspoon of orange juice,... Continue Reading →
It's not just the fruit of the orange that tastes lovely with chocolate. The peel pairs nicely as well. Granted, there is a bit more preparation involved with this particular coupling, but it is well worth the effort. All you have to do is blanch the peel. Personally, I never knew one could blanch fruit, I thought it was... Continue Reading →
Okay, actually, clementines and chocolate. But they are orange in color so I think that counts. And the combination is lovely. Oh chocolate, is there nothing you can't elevate? After tasting this pairing, I think not. And during a season where cookies and candies abound, why not offer a healthy alternative that tastes downright decadent.... Continue Reading →
