We visited our family in Hawaii for New Year's and as usual- loved tasting the "local" food scene. I am a huge fan of the many tropical and Asian inspired flavors that are abundant there. For years (even before Whole Foods and Trader Joe's carried them) we have been big fans of mochi ice cream. With it's unique, almost gummy-like texture mochi is oddly satisfying and ...
coconut
Coco-mocha Cookies—Easter nest cookie treats with coconut oil, chocolate, and macadamia nuts!
Many moons ago, just before Easter, I was born. It was one of the few times in my life that I was exceptionally early (6 weeks to be exact). I came home from the hospital just before Easter Sunday. Since then Easter and my birthday have shared a close proximity and I've often ended up with Easter-themed cakes and treats. Somewhere my mother has a photo of the time I climbed ...
Poisson a l’Indonesienne
( Indonesian Fish Casserole) When I traveled to France for the first time in my life a few weeks ago, I was completely amazed by how much seafood everyone ate! I love seafood. However, when the hostess at my bed and breakfast informed me that she planned to prepare an Indonesian fish casserole for dinner one night, I was not exactly excited by the sound of it. To my ...
How to toast coconut—or nuts—easy trick in the MICROWAVE!
It has happened to me a hundred times. A dish is almost done— just needs one more tiny thing and it will be perfect! I decide to add a few nuts or toasted coconut but want the best flavor so...I pop them in the hot oven for a few minutes only to be overwhelmed by a cloud of smoke a short while later. If, like me, you tend to get distracted and slightly overdo the toasting ...
Marshmallow Peeps
A Very Chick Spring Treat Spring is here! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and marshmallow Peeps are in almost every store. Though I am not a big fan of their flavor, they are pretty cute—and my husband "needs" to enjoy one or two every Spring. I thought this would be a fun way to incorporate them into the decor of a spring table setting for a dinner party or ...
