Obviously, I did not make this gelato. I bought it for a specific reason, and I’m so glad I did. I wanted to buy some high-end chocolate bars for my husband; but since my car’s air conditioner works whenever it wants to, I was afraid I was not going to make it home in time beforeContinue reading “It Takes Talenti!”
Category Archives: Still life
Banana Walnut Muffins
I have both of Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbooks, and this muffin recipe is from her first one, “My Father’s Daughter.” It is very easy to make, and pretty healthy. I, as usual, used what ingredients I have in my house, so it’s a little altered from hers. Banana Walnut Muffins 1/4 cup plus 2Continue reading “Banana Walnut Muffins”
Spicy Fruit Bars
These are really rich, but delicious. I did not have any prunes, so I used Craisins instead. But they still turned out really good. Ingredients 1 cup pared chopped apple 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup prunes (I used Craisins) 1/3 cup molasses 1/4 cup orange juice 1/4 cup butter 2 cups flour (I used gluten-freeContinue reading “Spicy Fruit Bars”
Lucini – Snapshot of the Day, No. 141
I’ve been trying to get a good shot of my new favorite vase for a while, but haven’t been able to do it. But I had success today! The key was not using it as the main subject, but as a background element. These two things were sitting next to each other on our kitchenContinue reading “Lucini – Snapshot of the Day, No. 141”
Greek Basil – Snapshot of the Day, No. 91
A friend of mine grew a lot of herbs from seeds this year, and after planting all she had room for, brought the rest to work to share with others. I brought three home, but have yet to plant them. I placed them in the kitchen window; but in order to get this angle, IContinue reading “Greek Basil – Snapshot of the Day, No. 91”
Photos and Migraines 