I don’t believe there is anything more synonymous with Twin Peaks than black coffee and cherry pie—and maybe some jelly donuts. I love reading the in depth theories about the symbolism of food in Twin Peaks. The best I have…
The Patronus Charm is a defensive magical spell in the wizarding world that conjures a gust of positive energy, sometimes in the shape of an animal familiar and works as a protective shield. The spell is used to protect oneself…
Red Currants are native to Eastern Europe and have been a banned crop in the US since the 20s due to a blight. You’ll be lucky to even find REAL imported dried currants in US. Guaranteed all you’ll find are Zante…
I may be a Disneyland girl through and through, but I have to say I’ve been horribly tempted and torn by all the images of Diagon Alley at the Wizard World of Harry Potter in Orlando Florida! Apparently, Hollywood will…
This breakfast on-the-go shows that it was just as hard in the 60s to fit fiber into your child’s diet. You had to hide it in a chunky looking ‘milkshake’. Unfortunately, we are still manipulating foods to add fiber and…
Scones are bread-like baked goodies that are usually split in half and smeared with jam or cream as a traditional morning or afternoon tea accompaniment. They are also great for brunches and picnics! Scones can be sweet or savory. My…
Based on the classic fruit rolls, cookie, pastry, and mostly healthy little snack—these guys are packed with dried plums. Newtons are the trademarked fig filled cookies. In the BBC’s Call the Midwife they’re described as treacle wrapped in a doormat.…
Day 5 Vegan Month of Food This was inspired by a recent post on Food52 for Roasted Cantaloupe. I thought it was particularly exciting because I love grilling and baking fruit so much. I’ve grilled watermelon before, but never cantaloupe.…
Many moons ago, I pinned a recipe for quick bread with whole pears baked inside. When I went to make it there was no recipe, just a photo. I found something which I think is similar, but it had to…
Like a spiked ice cream float, this is a fun sugary way to booze it up a bit. No ice cream here, the sugar is all in the schnapps. It reminds me of the shot called a Silk Panty, which…