It's December already. I feel like it was yesterday I was setting up my classroom for the beginning of the school year...preparing myself for a whole new set of students, a whole new set of stories, and feeling just slightly more ready than I was last year. It's an odd feeling to know that in … Continue reading Chocolate Tart
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Apple Tarte Tatin, Mezze, And DC
Hello All! It's been a while. The past few weeks have been a flurry of long car rides, students, grading, parents, plane trips, and apples. It's been tiring. I got back yesterday from DC very very late, and very very exhausted, but for the first time in a while, I fell asleep without an alarm … Continue reading Apple Tarte Tatin, Mezze, And DC
The Generosity of Others
The generosity of others always makes me smile. Today, I was on my knees, scrubbing the bathroom floor with Tilex when I heard the doorbell. And poof, five minutes later, I was sitting down with some coffee, taking a much needed break, and munching on a cupcake topped with the most beautiful sprinkles I had … Continue reading The Generosity of Others
Creme Brulee and a New School Year
So there's been a lot going on in the news lately what with the straw poll in Iowa, and Governor Perry entering the race for the Republican Nomination while Pawlenty drops out. The Texas Legislature approving massive slashes to the family planning budget (2/3s of the budget), and President Obama going on a three day … Continue reading Creme Brulee and a New School Year
Ruby Red Peach Reduction
So we got married. It was fantastic, and everything I thought it'd be. Oddly, I feel the same, and I love it. He's my husband, and I'm his wife. It's simple, and right. I don't feel like writing any more on it quite yet, so maybe later? We also just drove along the entire coast … Continue reading Ruby Red Peach Reduction
Raspberry White Balsamic Fruit Tart
The wedding in is 6 days. Sometimes it's hard for me to feel excited about this, and I was scared this would be one of those things. It's not. I'm crazy excited for the wedding. I'm crazy excited to be tied to T- in a legal and love way. We have been through so much … Continue reading Raspberry White Balsamic Fruit Tart
Besan (Indian Chickpea Curry, Gluten Free)
So the great thing about being home--amazing Indian food. There's nothing like what Mom makes. No Indian restaurant can compare...although that makes sense since most Indian restaurants are have north Indian cuisine. Actually it's really interesting--the different regions of India have lots of different types of cuisine. The ones represented in restaurants are usually north … Continue reading Besan (Indian Chickpea Curry, Gluten Free)
Sandwich Boats
So I have been slowly changing my diet. I have always been a vegetarian, same with the rest of my family, but I have been looking more closely into what I eat recently. It started when I read Michael Pollen's, In Defense of Food, a great book that presents a cohesive argument about why we … Continue reading Sandwich Boats
Cocoa Brownies with Salted Peanut Butter Frosting
So I really should be working on my essay. Really, I should. But I have a rough draft done, so why not celebrate? Rough draftish. Judge away. These were made while watching an episode of "Bones" Anyways -- I stole this recipe. Seriously. Stole. I started reading a new blog, Not Without Salt, and it's … Continue reading Cocoa Brownies with Salted Peanut Butter Frosting
Cherry Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Cherry Almond Buttercream!
Better home and garden would be PROUD! So yesterday T- and I were sitting in Borders and doing that thing that's making them go out of business -- reading in their store without buying anything. I just bought myself an iced tea latte and when a cupcake book caught my eye... My good lord, there … Continue reading Cherry Vanilla Almond Cupcakes with Cherry Almond Buttercream!
The Clumsy Cook 