by messienessie_62pahm | Dec 20, 2011 | Holiday Fare, Live
Each year, as I get a little older, I find my must-have list waning. When people ask me what I want, I usually tell them something homemade — a card, a story, a scrumptious treat, a song written just for me (thanks hon!) I’m pretty easy to please. But I...
by messienessie_62pahm | Nov 30, 2011 | Healthful Eats, Holiday Fare, Live, Luscious Desserts
Not long ago, as things with the Emeril promotion were winding down but before Virtual Potluck really solidified into the amazing network of food bloggers it is today, I approached Bob’s Red Mill (BRM) asking them to partner with my blog and to let me explore...
by messienessie_62pahm | Oct 11, 2011 | Holiday Fare, Live, Luscious Desserts
Caramel sauce — you may not think it, but it’s a great recipe staple to have around. You can top eclairs, drizzle on cakes, ice cream and brownies, add it to pancake batter and even use it for dipping apple slices this fall holiday season. Before I hit my...
by messienessie_62pahm | Aug 20, 2011 | Chocolate and Cocoa, Holiday Fare, Live, Luscious Desserts, Treats
Ever since cupcakeries started rising up all over the country, from big cities like NYC’s Magnolia Bakery and LA’s Sprinkles to small boutique stand-outs like Boise’s Buttercup Happy Cakes and Portland’s many purveyor’s (St. Cupcake,...
by messienessie_62pahm | Nov 22, 2010 | Holiday Fare, Live
This year, unlike those in the past, I will not be cooking for a roomful of people. Nor will I be bringing a large amount of oyster and chestnut dressing or pumpkin custard pies, as a guest, to someone else’s shindig. No, this year’s Thanksgiving...
