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Gracious Goodness: Let them eat cake!
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Thursday, February 3, 2011. Let them eat cake! Everything in moderation.including moderation! So, we've already discussed how I have a little bit of an over-celebration problem and the birthday cake that I made for my friend Meagan's 24th birthday last weekend is a PERFECT example. Making cakes for my friends has become a tradition with me, but I will openly admit that I went a little bit overboard on this one. But hey, everyone loves a little extravagance on their birthday! It is truly sinful. Served wi...
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Gracious Goodness: September 2011
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Sunday, September 4, 2011. In more ways than one! Find something you are passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it." -Julia Child. Since I last posted, there have been many changes in my life. I'll go ahead and cover all my bases since I get the same questions on a daily basis. 1 Yes, I am now living in Huntsville, AL. 2 No, I have not graduated. 3 Yes, I plan to. 4 No, I am not in school now. 5 No, I am no longer planning on attending culinary school. Sort of moment, but as she always does...
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Gracious Goodness: A New Friend and a New Adventure
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Friday, October 12, 2012. A New Friend and a New Adventure. Natasha and me at our first entertaining class at 1818 Farms. I ran into Natasha at a party at the Huntsville Museum of Art shortly after. When we began talking and planning, the only thing I could think was, "Why am I just now meeting this person? Natasha is one of those people that you know could throw a gorgeous dinner party and give an i.v. to a sheep, both with astounding levels of grace and confidence. It is kind of unbelievable. Natasha i...
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Gracious Goodness: October 2010
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Thursday, October 14, 2010. Pâte Brisée Sucrée [Sweet Short Paste]. 8220;Pastry is like people,” says Anne, who translates the rest. Some dough needs a lot of kneading, some requires much less. Some dough is satisfied just a little, while other dough needs to double in size. All dough needs warmth to rise. The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry by Kathleen Flinn. The pretty French way of saying pie crust. Julia emphasizes the importance of working QUICKLY, which always scares me. I guess I should g...
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Gracious Goodness: I'm back! in more ways than one!
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Sunday, September 4, 2011. In more ways than one! Find something you are passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it." -Julia Child. Since I last posted, there have been many changes in my life. I'll go ahead and cover all my bases since I get the same questions on a daily basis. 1 Yes, I am now living in Huntsville, AL. 2 No, I have not graduated. 3 Yes, I plan to. 4 No, I am not in school now. 5 No, I am no longer planning on attending culinary school. Sort of moment, but as she always does...
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Gracious Goodness: My Twist on Julia Child's TARTE AUX POMMES
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Thursday, November 11, 2010. My Twist on Julia Child's TARTE AUX POMMES. It is so beautifully arranged on the plate- you know someone's fingers have been all over it.". Here's a tip: Do one apple at a time. I made the mistake of cleaning (quartering, coring, and peeling) all of my apples at once for the sake of a good blog photo and had to go to extra measures to prevent browning. Next, place your 8 cups of slices into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, leaving your pretty slices in the fridge- We'll get t...
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Gracious Goodness: Millie's Iron Skillet Apple Pie
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Thursday, April 14, 2011. Millie's Iron Skillet Apple Pie. Comfort me with apples." - The Song of Solomon 2:5. Many great cooks will tell you that almost everything is better when made in a cast iron skillet. Not having much experience with one myself (other than making cornbread) I asked for one for Christmas. To my surprise, Mama gave me her very own Martin cast iron skillet, which apparently are very hard to come by these days. Now, I don't know about everything. This is a must-try recipe!
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Gracious Goodness: October 2012
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Friday, October 12, 2012. A New Friend and a New Adventure. Natasha and me at our first entertaining class at 1818 Farms. I ran into Natasha at a party at the Huntsville Museum of Art shortly after. When we began talking and planning, the only thing I could think was, "Why am I just now meeting this person? Natasha is one of those people that you know could throw a gorgeous dinner party and give an i.v. to a sheep, both with astounding levels of grace and confidence. It is kind of unbelievable. Natasha i...
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Gracious Goodness: April 2011
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Thursday, April 14, 2011. Millie's Iron Skillet Apple Pie. Comfort me with apples." - The Song of Solomon 2:5. Many great cooks will tell you that almost everything is better when made in a cast iron skillet. Not having much experience with one myself (other than making cornbread) I asked for one for Christmas. To my surprise, Mama gave me her very own Martin cast iron skillet, which apparently are very hard to come by these days. Now, I don't know about everything. This is a must-try recipe!
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Gracious Goodness: November 2010
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Thursday, November 11, 2010. My Twist on Julia Child's TARTE AUX POMMES. It is so beautifully arranged on the plate- you know someone's fingers have been all over it.". Here's a tip: Do one apple at a time. I made the mistake of cleaning (quartering, coring, and peeling) all of my apples at once for the sake of a good blog photo and had to go to extra measures to prevent browning. Next, place your 8 cups of slices into a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, leaving your pretty slices in the fridge- We'll get t...