Orange cranberry scones are my favorite morning pastry when meeting clients at coffee shops. Crumbly, buttery with a pinch of tartness. I havn't had a coffee shop meeting in awhile and my cravings have started to hit an all time high. I decided to try my hand at baking my own. YIKES, I know!! I'm CRAZY like that, lol!! I've been trying my hand lately at baking and have been having so much fun experimenting through trial and error. I'm happy to say, these turned out great! My kids loved them as ... continue reading...
Monday’s with Mami – Ooh La, La, Something French!
Well my mami and I made something french for this week's Monday's with Mami. Having just gotten my new issue of Rachael Ray, (Yes, I heart Rachael Ray!) she had a great recipe for Pissaladière. A flaky onion tart. Looked delicious and I had most of the ingredients all ready pre-made! I decided to swerve off her recipe a bit and add homemade crème fraîche seasoned with garlic. It added a creamy spice and brought out the flavors of the sauteed onions and buttery tart!Pissaladière with crème ... continue reading...
Fruit flies… Be Gone!!!
With the abundance of fresh fruit available this time of year, I thought it would be great to share a frugal and natural fruit fly trap. For all of us that indulge in fruits every week, fruit flies can become a nuisance! I hate them and they seem to multiply within minutes!! Well, thanks to Lindsay from Passionate Homemaking, she has ridden my home of fruit flies! I couldn't believe how well this homemade trap works. As long as you have a quart size mason jar and apple cider vinegar, you're ... continue reading...
Homemade Crème fraîche
Crème fraîche, prononced Krem Fresh, is a European style sour cream originally from France. It's taste is distinctively different than American style sour cream. It's tangy yet smooth and it's flavor is amazing. Crème fraîche can be found at local specialty stores, however, it's expensive. Since I've been making my own cultured dairy products at home, I decided to make it myself. It's incredibly easy to make and will definitely be a staple in my home. It's great topped on breakfast scones ... continue reading...
Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24: A Backyard BBQ Spanish Style! (Estilo Andaluz)
This picture pretty much sums up my Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24 post! My mami and I doing what we love to do; chit chatting, cooking, and laughing! We had the entire family over yesterday for a backyard bbq but instead of grilling burgers we did as they do in Spain, cook a beautiful seafood paella outside. Enough to feed the entire block!In the states many people are led to believe that paella is a gourmet food served at fine establishments. In reality, paella is served at outdoor family gatherings, ... continue reading...
