Victorian House Scones
Cranberry Gorgonzola Walnut Scones- made with Victorian House original recipe scone mix (not pictured below) Yum, yum, double yum! These were so light and delicious that I had to restrain myself from eating all of them myself. I ordered some scone and biscuit mixes, along with a scone making handbook from Victorian House Scones not...
Cole and Kallie make Ramen and Ippudo NYC
A few weeks ago, Cole and Kallie decided to go through the laborious task of making ramen broth from scratch for our family dinner. The ingredients included: 4 lbs pork trotters, 4 chicken carcasses (3 cooked, 1 raw), bones from 3 racks of baby back ribs (barbecued), 1 onion, 2 leeks, 15 cloves of garlic,...
A Mother’s Love Is Never Forgotten
Gardenia (Hawaiian= Kiele) Mom, it’s been almost twenty years since I’ve been without you~ My wedding, the birth of my children, life’s big milestones…all without you, I still miss you. More and more I see you now though, Sometimes when I look at me, sometimes when I look at my children–your grandchildren, But most of...
Life is Sweet and Filled
My life is like Ichigo Daifuku- Fresh Strawberry and Sweet Bean filled Mochi from Shoki Ramen It’s been a bit crazy here lately. I can’t believe it’s almost the end of the school year. Seems like Laurel and Quill have had project after project after project due– big, major ones in science, language arts, history!...
Guava Rose Mochi Tarts
I've been working on these off and on for a while now, and think they're finally ready.
Rose shaped guava mochi atop a buttery shortbread crust.
Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Several days ago, I was delighted with the sight of different colored beets, piled high on the tables at the farmer’s market. Vibrant colors of pink, orange, and deep, deep red mesmerized me. I couldn’t resist, and found myself grabbing a bunch of each color. After I cleaned and trimmed them, I roasted them to...
