Archive for the ‘Desserts’ Category

The High-Tech Irish

Irish Pub Biscuits, Irish Oatmeal Shortbread, Potato Soup O’Brian, Waterford Wilted Cabbage Salad James McElligott  immigrated from Ireland a long, long time ago.  He often spoke of his favorite pub.  When his great grandson left on a business trip to the old sod, he asked him to “have a pint for Papa”. After the young [...]

March 19, 2010 · Jude · Comments Closed
Posted in: Biscuits, Potatoes, Shortbread, Soups & Stews, Vegetables

Love is in the Air – It’s Valentines Day!

Valentine’s Day is coming soon; and  we all know what that means – chocolate, and lots of it. But alas, that ever so sweet and luscious box of chocolates, has its critics. There are those who will tell you that chocolate is fattening, bad for your skin and teeth, and has no nutrition value whatsoever.  [...]

February 10, 2009 · Jude · Comments Closed
Posted in: Chocolate, Valentines Day

Convenience from Cows

FETTUCINI ALBERTO, PAIN D’ SPICE, MAPLE SYRUP ALA CRÈME In addition to the necessities in everyone’s cupboard; moth beans, kippers, banana ketchup and freeze-dried okra, we all have our quirky favorites. You might have a chest full of chipotle peppers, a horde of havarti or a lode of linguini or perhaps, as I do, a [...]

July 24, 2008 · Jude · Comments Closed
Posted in: Desserts, Pasta, Syrups

Recession-proof Dining

COBB SALAD, CHOCOLATE SAMBA The other day, media mogul Ted Turner predicted that, as a result of global warming, in 30 years or so, we will all be cannibals.  I don’t know about you, but I don’t have that cookbook.  In fact, the whole idea makes me want to jump in my car and drive [...]

April 23, 2008 · Jude · Comments Closed
Posted in: Chocolate, Salads & Dressings

The Peaches of Summer

PRONTO PEACH GELATO, PEACHY KEEN COBBLER PIE, BELLINI Believe it or not, autumn is just around the corner, and before we know it, the Jacks (O’Lantern and Frost), will be tricking and nipping. In the meantime, let’s take time out to enjoy the last peaches of summer. Peaches (Amygdalus persica) have a long and interesting [...]

September 23, 2007 · Jude · Comments Closed
Posted in: Cobblers, Cocktails, Desserts, Fruits, Gelato