The Domestic Kitchen

Ah…the tropics. Palm trees, salty air, sandy beaches and teal green waters of the Atlantic streaming in. That is high tide at Peanut Island. “where?” you ask? Peanut Island is a little (90 acres) Island …

Yum. Dirt. Who can resist it? Just kidding. This kind of dirt is different, though. It’s chocolate. with a little pink fondant rose. Who can resist? To make these… I got 12 little terra cotta …

There’s something about a cold noodle dish that’s spicy. It just works. Unlike cold coffee and warm beer… cold noodles work. Really well. This is basic- and you can get away with using regular ol …

As you know, I managed a health food store for 14 years. Before that time I had worked in assorted delis and restaurants, oh yea and as a data processor, too. One of the jobs …

Tofu…it’s like a sponge you can eat. That can be god or bad. Bad- because it has NO flavor on it’s own. Good- because it will soak up any flavor you give it-but there is …

What I have learned about macarons– pronounced like macaroni and very different from macaroons. Which, are also a lovely treat. Maybe I will make those soon, too. It took several attempts to get them just …

ok, I know… I really should have posted about these BEFORE Easter. But, I made them ON Easter-egg shaped, of course. Now, it’s even EASIER! Why, you ask? No egg shapes! Just balls- yay! This …

little bunny foo foo…walking through the forest… little bunny FONDANT found himself a jelly bean… If you made my marshmallow fondant, then chances are you’ve got some leftovers. So… why not make up a bunny …

Okay, let me admit something… I have never made Salisbury steak. Weird, huh? So, when I got these Shiitake mushrooms at my local market, that is the “recipe” that came to mind.  I’m still not …

These were one of those…”I’m craving spinach and Italian nights” and I didn’t want the traditional spinach lasagna. So…I made the noodles and rolled em up. My 8 year old even liked them! To make …

I have to admit it- I am a sucker for two things: big frosted cookies and cake.  So, whenever there is a holiday nearby, I find myself  digging out whatever cutter fits the occasion, and …

Have I told you how good sprouts are for you? Well, they are. Chock full of enzymes. Yes,yes, enzymes help digest food, but did you know that we also  no need enzymes to eat bad …