So, about that pavlova. If you saw our last post, you probably noticed that Stacy was in the middle of making a pavlova (her first) when I stumbled dripping into the kitchen to tell her the mower was at the bottom of the pond. I just want to say that…
Category: In the Kitchen
In the Garden
Fresh Radishes
The French breakfast radishes are ready! Baked a special loaf and bought a half-pound of deep yellow butter in celebration of them. All things in their season.
In the Kitchen
Apple Strudel
Sometimes it’s all about the textures. I’ve been craving strudel lately. Creamy soft apples and rum-soaked golden raisins, with just a hint of cinnamon, wrapped in a super flaky crust and simply dusted with a bit of powdered sugar. The challenge is (of course) to get that dough as thin…
In the Kitchen
Migliaccio Napoletano
Migliaccio Napoletano Recipe Migliaccio Napoletano is a traditional Italian dessert that hails from the vibrant and culturally rich city of Naples. This delectable sweet treat is deeply rooted in Neapolitan culinary heritage and is often associated with celebrations, particularly during the carnival season. Migliaccio is a type of baked pudding…
In the Kitchen
Porchetta, a Favorite
Porchetta Preparation and Cooking Note on advance preparation: Ideally the Porchetta is seasoned, rolled and tied several hours (or even overnight) before cooking, so the seasonings can infuse into the meat. With a sharp knife, butterfly the pork belly so you have a single piece of meat that is half…
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Garganelli
Made with duck eggs. Hand-rolled and shaped, according to tradition, on a “pettine”, and served with a tomato sauce loaded with bits of sizzled pancetta, hunks of artichokes, and just enough red pepper to give it a satisfying zip. Inspiration from @pastagrannies . Note that the duck eggs are monsters – they…
In the Kitchen
Ultra-Moist, Super Chocolatey Cake
Sometimes you just need a chocolate cake. This is Stacy’s ultra-moist, super chocolatey cake with boiled chocolate frosting. The whole thing rendered even better through the use of @jailo_maine ‘s home-brewed vanilla essence. The ideal fuel, in short, for shoveling lots of snow – it will be interesting to see how much…
In the Kitchen
Thanksgiving and Pie
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who celebrate it. We find we have a great deal to be thankful for, even in these challenging times, and hope that all of you are healthy, safe, and free from hunger. In acknowledgment of the very small group at the table this year…