Entries from April 2009

April 25, 2009

Red Velvet Cake

It was a year ago that I embarked on a very special relationship. It has, at times, been hard work. And, other times, very rewarding.
Yes, that’s right. It’s my first blogiversary. Yay!
I felt the best way to celebrate was to take another stab at a Red Velvet Cake. The first attempt was, well, less than [...]

April 14, 2009

Potato Pizza with Rosemary

I love the French word for potato: pomme de terre.
Apple of the earth.
It’s so evocative. It speaks of wholesomeness and simplicity. The dusty rows in farmer’s fields, the pockmarked tubers hidden under clumps of dirt and the round potatoes that tumble out when finally unearthed.
Also, it’s a damn tasty vegetable.

My love of potatoes goes back [...]