My Most Favorite Christmas Cookie Recipe, Ever- Is Now Yours! In the old days, this is the kind of special thing, a family heirloom if you will, that might creep into the trousseau of a Marquise or the safe of a New England Brahmin. Now, this little secret of Christmas happiness is all yours -from [...]
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How to Make Killer Christmas Cookies #1 Gingerbread.
Hey There Christmas Bakers, I’ve got just the thing to break you out of the super sweet cookie mold! GINGER BREAD AND COOKIES. This post was inspired by watching the Ace of Cakes on TV last night.* (I love that show. The cakes are very cleverly composed and the cake decorators that populate the [...]
Why Good Cooking and a Good Mood Go Together Or JM Makes the Case for a PBJ Sandwich.
A bad mood tends to cloud ones thinking. In short order, the simple act of chopping an onion can turn into a dash to the medicine cabinet. When in doubt-don’t.
Tangy,Tomatillo Pizza and Pasta Sauce
For the last month or so, Bill has been into making pizza. As you may have guessed, my handsome husband loves to play in the kitchen too! Last December, I was casting around for a cool Christmas present; I somehow managed to wonder onto the kitchen gadget section of Amazon. There it was: a white [...]
At Juliet Mae, We Never Fake It.
On Friday, April 14, Bill was cruising Huff Post and saw this post, ” Many Imported Oils fail Quality Tests”. Naturally, I flipped when I saw this. As many of you know from reading our web sites or talking to us at the market, I spent the better part of last 18 months tasting and [...]
How to Deal with Radiation–Links for March 28th
As a long time resident of Northern California, I have come to love the beauty of the Bay Area. If I am having a bad day, I just take a walk along the shoreline at Crissy Field. It always refreshes me and makes me realize that there are much bigger things in life than my [...]
Spiced Pork Tenderloin with Apple Chutney and Almond Basmati Rice
This is a great main course to serve during the winter as it is a play on contrasting and complementary flavors. The nuttiness of the Basmati Rice is nicely accentuated with the addition of toasted almonds. This lends a nice counterpoint to the apple chutney which in its turn brings out the hidden raisin notes [...]
Juliet Mae Gives A Spice Class
After grinding a spice, use a sieve. It helps to create a uniform particle size and allows the elements of the blend to come together.
What Does Fat Taste Like?
At first I thought this was an early April Fool headline from our friends down under: SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) – People sensitive to the taste of fat tend to eat less of it and are less likely to be overweight, according to Australian research that found human tongues can detect fatty tastes. Click here to [...]
Merry Christmas To One and All!
Ella Sings it Best!! My Favorite Silent Night – Kathleen Battle, Wynton Marsalis