I'm in quite the mood today. But you know, somedays one just must listen to French music all day in the office, and daydream about running away to Paris to eat proper cheese and butter and be in love with each day.

I blame:

* imaginarycircus for her posts from her current trip to Paris
* Finally getting around to reading Little Brown Pen, which I've had ( Read more... )

Can you even imagine this with marshmallow creme on top?
http://www.seasaltwithfood.com/2009/06/sweet-potato-ice-cream.html
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Today is beautiful because the grass has become a brilliant green and glittered in the morning light, millions of remaining raindrop prisms making ordinary lawns a sight to behold.

Why isn't quince grown in the Midwest???

Jet lag and wine do not mix well.

Praise Song for the Day ( Read more... )

http://www.ironicsans.com/2009/01/the_breakfast_cereal_club.html

I've been EXTREMELY spoiled this Christmas. I received a box of Rabitos Royale Fig BonBons. Though after actually eating one (because just seeing the box made me excited), I called my friend to rescind my thanks- because these aren't just an incredibly indulgent, amazingly decadent treat, they are more addictive than heroin. Seriously. She ( Read more... )

OMG. Just got done with the Pear Butter... it is SOOOOOOO delicious, I can't even tell you. I had several recipes, and had attempted one recipe first, which didn't work out well for me, and I didn't even bother canning it.

But this time I used this one:
Epicurious/Bon Appétit Spiced Pear Butter

( Cut for full recipe, I never want to lose this! )