07.26.09

A New Approach to a Tradition…

Posted in Chocolate, Dessert, Hazelnut at 10:15 am by cecilia

I was wandering around a specialty food store the other day and noticed some hazelnut flour on the shelf. What can I do with it? I wonder.

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07.05.09

Sweet and Nutty…

Posted in Dessert, almonds at 11:12 pm by cecilia

The last two weeks have been especially busy, in a good way. I hosted my first summer truffle dinner. And my husband’s best friends are here in town from Australia. Read the rest of this entry »

06.20.09

I Heart Strawberries…

Posted in Dessert, strawberries at 10:35 pm by cecilia

It wasn’t an easy task to figure out how to consume 22 lbs. of cherries as my husband and I did last weekend. Well, we didn’t eat them all by ourselves. Between distributing them to friends, making jam out of them, and snacking a few, it turns out it’s not difficult to go through that many cherries. After I took my eyes off of the cherries, I realize strawberries are also in season. Read the rest of this entry »

05.21.09

One Night in Toscana…

Posted in Dessert, Fungi, Italian, Pasta, Recipes at 4:47 pm by cecilia

All photos by Cecilia Lee (cecilia@gourmetsenses.com)

Cooking classes are a great place to get recipe ideas, learn new techniques, and make foodie friends. My good friend Carol and I couldn’t resist the menu at the culinary center of a local Whole Foods. Read the rest of this entry »

05.17.09

A Chocolate Moment…

Posted in Chocolate, Dessert, Lavender, Recipes at 11:37 am by cecilia

Chocolate Pot de Crème with Lavender

All photos by Cecilia Lee (cecilia@gourmetsenses.com)

Pots de crème is a classic French custard baked in small pots. Chefs around the world have been wildly inventive with flavoring this silky dessert. Read the rest of this entry »

05.10.09

A Mother’s Day Breakfast…

Posted in Bakeries, Dessert, Tartine at 9:43 am by cecilia

Banana Cream Tart with Flaky Pastry

Banana Cream Tart with Flaky Pastry - All photos by Cecilia Lee

Warm wishes to all the Moms out there for all the love and care you’ve been giving. Read the rest of this entry »

05.05.09

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!…

Posted in Chicken, Dessert, Mole Sauce, Poultry, Recipes at 11:38 am by cecilia

Celebrate with chocolate

Photos by Cecilia - cecilia@gourmetsenses.com

I can always use any excuse to pull out some chocolate from my pantry. Yes, my house is always stocked with the dark stuff. If you are looking for a recipe for a Cinco de Mayo dinner or a potluck party that you’ve been invited to, here is an entrée and a dessert suggestion Read the rest of this entry »