My beloved husband went off on a Boy’s Adventure Weekend. This left me with the entire house and kitchen to myself. When this happens, I become a bit like a mad scientist left alone in my laboratory. So, it was just me, the cats, and that most dangerous invention, Food Network. After some house work, [...]

Posted July 1, 2007 by TowerGirl
Categories: Kitchen. Tags: cheap wine, cold cucumber soup, cold soup, cold treats for hot days, emeril, food network, Homemade, Kitchen, lunch, Meals, pinot grigio, salad nicoise, soup, summer, sweltering heat, twin fin, wine. 3 Comments.

Like so many women, there are days when my desire for chocolate is nearly overwhelming. However, perhaps because I am a tad high maintenance, my cravings are not satisfied by a mere candy bar. When I crave chocolate I want something rich, decadent, and freshly baked, I want chocolate cake.
When one of these cravings coincided [...]

Posted June 17, 2007 by TowerGirl
Categories: Kitchen. Tags: cake, chocolate, chocolate cake, chocolate craving, chocolate frosting, chocolate ganache, chocolate glaze, cravings, Dessert, ganache, Homemade, joy of cooking, Kitchen, Meals, rich chocolate, strawberries, summer, Sweets. One Comment.