February 19th, 2010 § 0 comments § permalink
March 2009 . Ice Cream: The Delicious History
Here’s to another wonderful weekend of good books. I tend to read rather heavy food books but Ice Cream: the Delicious History by Marilyn Powell surprised me — it was a quick, fun, and light-hearted recount of how ice cream made it’s mark in life (but it’s also not all that factual, so it’s best to treat it as a fictional story).
February 10th, 2010 § 1 comment § permalink
October 2009 . Dry Farmed Apple
Make a tart!
It’s well into a new year, new decade, and I promised to dedicate more time on this blog. Life intervened and sadly, writing took a seat at the back of the bus. Fortunately, during this brief hiatus, I’ve been able to free myself and recharge my juices. The results look promising. Sudden bursts of inspiration have captivated my mind, leading me down new avenues and possibilities. (And yes, sometimes my posts tend to get published out of order.)
February 9th, 2010 § 3 comments § permalink
February 2010 . Soy Lemon Ice Cream
Four years ago, during a time I like to refer to as Sacramento’s great summer heat wave, I decided to venture into the realm of homemade ice cream. Little did I know, my life would completely transform and I would never look at ice cream the same. The whirling machine hummed as it churned the smooth creamy mixture. When I took my first lick, my taste buds were so delighted with the frozen creamy goodness that I stopped buying ice cream from the grocery store and never looked back. In general, I’m not a big ice cream eater, but when I do have some, I savor each and every moment. » Read the rest of this entry «