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I am lactose intolerant, so dairy and I do not get along well. One of the hardest things to do without when I mostly severed my ties with moo-products was ice cream. I have tried all kinds of soy, frozen yogurts and other things. Today, I tried Coconut Bliss at WordCamp Portland. Holy cow delish. The texture is creamy, rich and with a delightful hint of coconut. Add to that dark chocolate (or the peanut butter chocolate I tried earlier today), and it's positively, well, bliss! I'd write more, but it's calling...
I must admit I have a little infatuation with a slow cooker. It's not just any slow cooker, mind you. This is the Deluxe Slow Cooker from All-Clad, and I'm a little twitter-pated. Here's why: Layers of flavor. Any cook worth their weight will tell you that flavor comes from layers. Saute, caramelize, deglaze - this makes good cookin' good lookin'. This slow cooker can go on the stovetop, which means all those lovely bits come stay with the food. Saute onions, garlic, sear your roast, fire up the slow cooker...
Let me introduce you to my new friend, the "Food Lover's Companion". My lovely hubby got me a gift certificate for Sur la Table for Christmas. Oh yeah, baby. So, after much aimless wandering this afternoon I came across this book. It's been on my "to read" list for a while, so it came home with me (along with a new tart pan & micro planer). Sometimes as I'm learning about new recipes, techniques or foods I come across a real stumper. What the heck is "plonk"? Well, any foodie worth their weight will tell...
Don't ask my why, but I WANT this. Don't you think it would be cute hanging above my kitchen island? LOVE it! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="409" caption="Kitchen Utensil Chandelier from Oobject.com"] [/caption] Is there something you are oogling over for your kitchen? Do share!
I've been on a scavenger hunt. A while back, I was at my local Sur la Table (or surfing their website) and I found the Nigella measuring teacups and spoons. Ok, they were CRAZY cute but of course I didn't buy them on the spot. However, I kept thinking about them and decided that I wanted them. BAD. However, they disappeared from the face of the planet. So, I shed the proverbial tear and moved on. *sigh* Happy little discovery. Then a few days ago, my husband asked me what I'd like for my birthday and Christmas...
What's not to love about a place that serves delicous tea (and soy lattes), yummy pastries and has wifi? There's plenty of goodness to go around at Townshend's Teahouse in Portland, Oregon. I love...
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