pim, bearing pain d’epices, originally uploaded by caseyell.
now if dorie would drop by with some world peace cookies and nigella would bring clementine cake..
Tis the season to booze cherries (http://caseyellis.blogspot.com), originally uploaded by caseyell.
In case you weren’t reading this blog in 2007, or if you were but have forgotten about this seasonal treat, I’m going to link to my own ancient post. Heaven forfend that you go through the holidays without these marvelous little morsels..
Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »>My latest knitting project, originally uploaded by caseyell.
cook Thanksgiving dinner this year, I’m going to spend Thursday just lounging around tending to my knitting.
Happy Holidays, All.
Cavallo Point, originally uploaded by caseyell.
Snicker if you will, but J and I recently booked the “date night special” at Cavallo Point — the gorgeous resort housed at the foot of the Golden Gate bridge, its historic buildings once the officers quarters for Fort Baker.
Included was a four-course dinner at Murray Circle, the resort’s [...]
After watching the delightful Julie and Julia I felt compelled to cook something from my battered 1968 edition of Mastering.
Cassoulet may seem like a strange choice for an August dinner party but I figured it would be cold and foggy at the beach house and that even if it wasn’t, my guests still [...]
I know; I know. It’s been a while.
The last eight weeks have involved a birth, a health scare with my mom in Georgia, a trip to Texas and– last week–one helluva head cold, plus plenty of plain old summertime procrastination. But, Margin Notes is back –with a great souffle recipe (and [...]
Figs awaiting Nigella-ization, originally uploaded by caseyell.
Fig season is so brief (about five minutes total for the huge tree in our backyard much beloved by the squirrels) that I’m usually content just to eat these juicy morsels as they come from the market, accompanied by thin slices of walnut bread smeared with Gorgonzola or Roquefort.. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments »>He had me from the Author’s Note: “I apologize to those whose stories were left on the cutting-room floor.
I also apologize to those who wish their stories were left on the cutting-room floor.”
Th author is John DeLucie and I hope he’s already at work on a second book because I consumed this one [...]
She shredded green papaya with amazing speed, using a funky little tool that resembles a Cub Scout craft project gone awry.
Green Papaya Salad
[ a simplified version of Ms. Vy’s}
Shred enough green papaya to measure 100 grams. of short strands.
Rinse in fresh cool water, then soak in cold water for 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
Shred a [...]
Meeting Ms. Vy — restaurateur and cooking teacher extraordinaire — was one of the highlights of our Viet Nam trip. After a delicious dinner at her newest restaurant, Morning Glory, I was looking forward to the cooking class the next day, and it didn’t disappoint.
Informative, encouraging and witty, Ms. Vy spoke [...]