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Canal House No. 7

Now at ink & peat the latest Canal House book - No. 7 La Dolce Vita. As always -  delicious recipes gorgeously photographed. And if this isn't drool-worthy enough, go over to Christopher and Melissa's blog where they photograph their daily lunches.

 

rosy

Look at this gorgeous rosewater glitter cake that they made over at Fork Spoon Bacon. The look is so simple but elegant. Dee-lish!

 

 

foodie blog

After my trip to NY last week, and an incredible meal at ABC Kitchen, my fancy foodie cravings are in high gear. Just heard about this new foodie blog from photographer Teri Lyn Fisher and food stylist Jenny Park of one of my favs Rue Magazine - Spoon Fork Bacon. While I personally am a vegetarian and do not require bacon, this is a lovely blog with beautiful photos and yummy recipes (many of which are veg).  Check it out!

cheese please

When I lived in San Francisco, I used to love going to the Ferry Building Market on Saturdays. Swing by the farmer's market outside and then head into the gourmet shops inside. One of my favorite shops there is Cowgirl Creamery and it is always bustling. Cowgirl Creamery is an organic artisanal cheesemaker out of Pt. Reyes Station, California. Ever since I can remember (other than my 1 month stint as a vegan years ago) I have been a fan of lovely cheeses. I think it comes from my English Grandmother and possibly too much watching of Wallace & Gromit. And I can tell you any time we have a party at ink & peat, I might treat us to a 1/4 slice of the Mt. Tam or St. Pat (which is wrapped in nettles), and it is the first cheese to go. People want to gobble it up! Their cheeses are so mild and smooth but flavorful. And you can have things shipped as well!

cel-ray

My sis and I had a lovely visit to a friend's gorgeous apartment last night and he was quite the host. He had a very simple but beautifully stocked bar on a large lacquered tray in his petite dining area...Monopolowa vodka, gin, tonic, various bitters, V8, Dr. Brown's Celery soda. I had to try the celery soda as I had never tried it. Where had it been all my life? I loved it! It had the overall taste of ginger ale but with the freshness of celery. I think this would be a lovely drink in the summer over ice or even with a splash of tomato juice and a celery spear as a cocktail. According to Wikipedia, Dr. Brown’s Celery Tonic was first produced in 1868 in Brooklyn, NY. Cel-Ray was very popular in the 1930's among New York City's Jewish community. It is fairly easy to find in New York and outside of there can be found at Jewish Delicatessens. Have you tried it?

sunday suppers

Go read this gorgeous blog - Sunday Suppers....

Oh my heavens, it will make you drool, and want to cook, and wear a linen apron, and run to the farmer's market for stone fruit, and grow chives, and want to have tons of wonderful friends gathered at your table eating your wonderful cooking. Ahem,  but I digress....

(found via Decor8)

honey, I love you

Look at this gorgeous dessert idea from Sweet Paul...

A wheel of soft brie, topped with fresh figs, and drizzled with honey. 

How decadent and simple at the same time. Lovely.

(photo by Colin Cooke)

citrus

A glorious burst of color for another snowy day - this lovely photo from La Tartine Gourmande. 

Go get some ideas for what to bake for the holidays if you can get to the market!