**UPDATE** A lot of folks had trouble finding Amaretti cookies. I’m lucky to live in an area where these are not an exotic item, but you know where I get them? Amazon!** This week, one of my favorite food bloggers, Holly of Phe/Mom/enon, picked 15 Minute Magic Chocolate Amaretti Torte, which you can find on […]
14
Apr
TWD – 15 Minute Magic Chocolate Amaretti Torte
Posted by Madam Chow Published in cake, chocolate, nuts, Tuesdays with Dorie11 comments
8
Apr
There are times in life when I really, really wish that people like The Equalizer, or the folks on Leverage existed in this world, and that they were on my side. Or that I could conjure up Machiavelli, ply him with food and wine, and get some sound advice on how to deal with nasty […]
7
Apr
Recipes to Rival – Steak Diane Finally Arrives
Posted by Madam Chow Published in beef, Recipes to RivalFolks, as I’ve mentioned before, things have been mighty hectic. I’m catching up with cooking, reading all of your blogs, and posting. One of the dishes that I actually made on time, but haven’t had a chance to post, was this month’s Recipes to Rival challenge – Steak Diane. In case you’re not familiar with […]
7
Apr
Banana Cream Pie. BANANA CREAM PIE. Just the name sounds wonderful, and I have wanted to make this for more years than I can remember. This week, thanks to Amy of Sing for Your Supper, I finally made it! Check out her blog for the recipe. In the spirit of frugality and in the interest […]
7
Apr
TWD, Part 1 – Blueberry Crumb Cake. Banana Cream Pie to Come!
Posted by Madam Chow Published in blueberry, bread, coffeecake, Tuesdays with DorieI’ve been traveling, got a headcold, and have been busy with LIFE – you know, the stuff that happens that interferes with baking, cooking, and blogging. Later today I will post the Banana Cream Pie that the TWD bakers made this week, but I wanted to go back and post the Blueberry Crumb Cake of […]
31
Mar
Say Goodbye to your Local Farmers Market and Farmstand
Posted by Madam Chow Published in cake, cookies, Daring Bakers, Gus, Ina Garten, UncategorizedUnless you act now. Meet Congress’s latest nightmare. If you don’t think this will apply to your small backyard garden (Factcheck.org is dead wrong on this issue), then check out this provision in the bill: Here is how this bill defines who is included in “Food Production”: (14) FOOD PRODUCTION FACILITY- The term ‘food production […]
27
Mar
Just got back from a trip, and have a combination of a head cold and allergy. Oh, and my new refrigerator is leaking water. Stay tuned!
17
Mar
TWD – French Yogurt Cake sans Glaze
Posted by Madam Chow Published in cake, lemons, Tuesdays with DorieThis week, Liliana of My Cookbook Addiction! chose Dorie’s French Yogurt Cake with Marmalade Glaze on pages 224-225 of Baking: From My Home to Yours. The result? We have another winner! I loved this cake, which resembles a French poundcake, known as a “Quatre–quart.” It has a tight (but not dense) crumb, and it is very […]
14
Mar
You Want Pies with That? Herbs & Spices on Pi Day (March 14 – 3.14!)
Posted by Madam Chow Published in quiche, You Want Pies With That?I’m going savory on you again with this month’s “You Want Pie with That?” theme of herbs and spices – I made a quiche for the first time in about twenty years! Thanks to Elizabeth of Cake or Death for choosing the theme. I was inspired by a Tastespotting post I saw several months ago […]
10
Mar
TWD – Lemon Cup Custard, and Enter the Giveaway!
Posted by Madam Chow Published in custard, Giveaways, lemons, Tuesdays with Dorie***Remember to enter the cookbook giveaway!*** UPDATE ON MARCH 11, 2009 – WE HAVE A WINNER!!! ikkinlala from Canada!**** This week, Tuesdays with Dorie host Bridget of The Way the Cookie Crumbles chose Lemon Cup Custard on page 387 of Baking: From My Home to Yours. Because I know Master Chow, my honorable husband, prefers […]
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