on Aki and Alex about
We have always enjoyed the flavor of strawberries and celery. Using lovage upped the flavor. We utilized the rotary evaporator to concentrate the flavors while keeping them bright and clean. This approach to ripe fruits and aromatics has expanded how...
on Between the Pages about
These Little Mermaid cookies feature Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, starfish, and seashells.
on Clockwork Lemon about
Sparkly spring cupcakes and a cute party table from Minted.com (plus a chance to win a $50 dollar giftcard to spend on sweet sweet stationary)
on Amanda and Linda about
Wisconsin cheesemakers have been hard at work in America's Dairyland for over 160 years, so there are more than a few fun facts and stories about how they make their cheese. Here are five of my favorites!
on Mary Helen about
So you guys might think this is a stretch, writing about a comic convention on a food blog. You might be right on another food blog, written by another author, but for me, nothing could be more relevant to my...
on Simona about
Many thanks to all who illuminated my week by contributing their images to edition #84 of Black and White Wednesday - A Culinary Photography Event. And a big thank you to Susan of The Well-Seasoned Cook who created the event...
on What Matters Most Now about
More often than not, I am asked to bring salad when gathering with friends or family. Perhaps this salad recipe is the reason for this request. I am not exagerrating that this Strawberry Spinach Salad is the most requested recipe...
on Bitten Word about
Looking for an asparagus recipe for spring? We'll lobby hard for this Stir-Fried Asparagus with Shiitake Mushrooms. The sauce, rich with Asian flavors, is absolutely delicious paired with the mushrooms, which soak up a bit of the sauce, and the crisp-tender asparagus.
on Kathryn - Collage Diva about
I am energized by creating gorgeous painted papers and using them to create collages. I often use these collages and design elements in my journal pages. The journal page pictured above is one of the new journal pages designed for...
on Tammy Donroe about
That's what this groovy cheese board is made of: Slate. Husband got it for me for Mother's Day so I can showcase my precious, precious cheeses. Want one, too? Visit Brooklyn Slate. As for the cheese, this one is from...
on Steve about
Imagine my excitement when I found this recipe in the June issue of Cooking Light. It was the "Kid in the Kitchen" feature for the month, and as you all know, Oui, Chef is all about getting kids busy in...
on Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) about
Wow your guests with this dish of jumbo shrimp and Meyer lemon dipping sauce.
on Bryt about
Seated on the divan beside Langdon, Sophie drank her tea and ate a scone, feeling the welcome effects of caffeine and food. Sir Leigh Teabing was beaming as he awkwardly paced before the open fire, his leg braces clicking on...
on We Know Stuff about
My daughter has recently fallen in love with fruity pebble cereal bars. She loves taking them to school for snack and I am happy she is bringing something she will actually eat. The problem is, I can't find them any more. I have been searching high and low in my three local grocery stores - but no luck. So instead of completely stressing out, I figured that I could make them at home.
on westwards about
After hiking, we spent a day in Scotland's largest city. The focus of our sightseeing trip through the industrial town was Charles Rennie Mackintosh, a 19th century Scottish architect...
on Pots and Pins about
As the Mother of the Groom, you would think I have nothing to do but putter around all day while waiting for the big event...and you would be wrong! I do know some MOG's who did nothing but walk in...
on Camper English about
In my research on the Paloma I have come across many variations on the drink, so I thought I'd link to them here. Typically the Paloma is made with tequila (always use 100% agave!), grapefruit soda such as Squirt or...
on Luisa about
It's a holiday here again, one of a few this month that gives us a nice, stretched-out weekend and a Monday that is eerily quiet. Max left early this morning to get some work done back in Kassel. When the...
on john donohue about
Once upon a time, I was six. And once, even, I was eight. But never before have I been a parent of a six-year old and an eight-year old, and I have to ask, does it have to be so...