Haven't made a pie in a while and since peaches were in season ... and on sale, I bought some last week and finally got around to making a pie today. I used a recipe for the filling that I found on line here.


( Read more... )

I've enjoyed the rum baba (baba au rhum) bought at a local Italian bakery over the years and kept meaning to try making them myself, but the cost of the molds kept me from the attempt. And then I retired and decided to splurge ( Read more... )

I've never had this dish before so I don't know how authentic it is. But it WAS tasty. I used a recipe I found on Youtube here. I'd definitely make it again.


( Read more... )

You know your life is dull and boring when you squee at having new sinks and taps installed in BOTH your bathrooms


( Read more... )

It's been six seven months and I got bored so I thought I'd post a couple of pictures of things I made lately. I've made both dishes before and posted them on my LJ and my blog.

Japanese chicken curry using a boxed curry roux.


( Read more... )

Have a great Christmas ...


( Read more... )

After 15 yrs of being a part of my brother and SIL's family, Ricky has crossed the Rainbow bridge and will await them on the other side until they are reunited. He has his favourite ball to play with and lots of fun companions. You'll be missed ( Read more... )

I had plans for today. Actual plans ( Read more... )

Cooking for one or two can be fun even if you end up with half empty cans of things. Next time, I'll use the entire can of cream of mushroom soup and a bit more milk to end up with a creamy sauce.


( Read more... )

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

I went easy on the Thanksgiving spread this year. (Okay, I was lazy and couldn't be bothered doing much except the bare necessities.)


( Read more... )