Soaring, sampling and being spoiled

Posted by Gabi on 28 June 07

I apologize in advance to the length of this post but Rick and I just returned from an eight day road trip to Northern California. It was part anniversary trip and part reconnecting with family and friends that are much missed and not enough seen.
We had a blast as we took off and travelled west [...]

 Gentlemen Prefer Blondies and Brownies

Posted by Gabi on 10 June 07

These “Gentlemen Prefer Blondies and Brownies” brownies are my entry into Browniebabe of the month #3 hosted by sweet Myriam at Once upon a Tart.  I was too late for #2 so Myriam graciously offered to save these for #3.
BROWNIEBABE OF THE MONTH

In the beginning I was going for a Brownie/Blondie combination inspired by Maida Heatter’s [...]

 Saturday’s alright by me

Posted by Gabi on 9 June 07

Saturday and Sunday morning breakfasts are our time for relaxing on the front porch over a leisurely game of Upwords and some delicious morning fare.
Saturday’s breakfast usually ends up being a home made latte and scrambled eggs with toast or some sort of pastry. The pastry is either home made or from our friend Romina at Les Madeleines [...]

 Missing Julia Child

Posted by Gabi on 8 June 07

Julia Child has always been one of my idols. I loved her enthusiam and the way she brought something of herself to everything she did. I consider it a great boon  that I can still go back and see her on tape or read her words in a cookbook. I planted a Julia Child rose [...]