Food Porn is not gluttony or some deviant use of food (although I know you all have thought of other uses for that Chocolate Syrup or Whip Cream) it to me is the things in food that excite you and make you "feel" the food! It could be a stunning visual image of Baby Back Ribs on the grill, the smell of that Thanksgiving turkey, or that bite into the center of your favorite filled doughnut...........now that's Food Porn!
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Vanilla Bean Mousse and Fresh Fruit
The Mousse was flavored with Vanilla Beans from Uganda.....deeply Vanilla and creamy.
Fresh Peaches marinated in a reduction of Peach Schnapps and kissed with a touch of Vietnamese Cinnamon and Fresh Strawberries infused with vanilla/brandy extract are the crowning jewels on the Mousse.
As if that was not enough......all of this deliciousness is housed in a crispy tortilla bowl that is dusted with sugar and Cinnamon and brings a delightful crunch to the party!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
these first three pictures are from the second flush on a block that's already produced around six pounds of these tender delicious Mushrooms.
The next three pictures are these palm size Oysters and a cluster that were harvested from the first flush.
The next several pictures are various stages of the first flush!
I have not only had fun learning about the growing of Oyster Mushrooms, but also enjoyed the whole process of seeing them grow, then..........best of all..........eating the final product!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Remember "Magic" Cookie Bar's
Heat oven to 350
Crust layer
1 sleeve of regular Graham Crackers [crushed]
2 Tbsp soft butter or marg.
2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp Cinnamon
large pinch ground Mace
mix crust ingredients together and press into a 9x13 pan
Filling and Topping Layer
1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1 10oz. package of chocolate chips [I used 60% bittersweet]
1 cup Butterscotch chips
2 cups Coconut [the sweet shredded one]
1 cup finely chopped Pecans
1 can sweetened condensed Milk
the peanut butter I put into a freezer bag with the corner cut out and squeezed it out evenly over the crust layer.
Then evenly distributed first the chocolate and butterscotch chips, then the coconut, followed by the pecans.
drizzle the can of sweetened condensed milk over the whole thing.
bake for 14 min
cool!
cut!
enjoy!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Lemon Crumb Cheesecake with Vanilla infused brandied Strawberries
Lemon Crumb Cheesecake with Vanilla Infused Brandy Marinated Strawberries.
From the Toasted Shortbread Cookie Crust and topping, to the smooth and creamy Lemon Cheesecake filling, then touched off with luscious Vanilla infused Brandy marinated Strawberries!
Friday, April 13, 2012
My favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie
2 sticks Butter (soft)
2 cups granulated sugar
2 Tbsp Molasses
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract or pulp of 1 vanilla bean
2 cups flour (ap)
1 cup rolled whole oats (grind fine in blender)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 package semi~sweet chocolate chips (12 oz)
Preheat oven to 350
Cream butter, sugar, and molasses until smooth
Add eggs, vanilla and mix again until smooth
Add flour, ground oats, baking soda, baking powder and salt
Mix just enough to combine (do not overmix)
Fold in chocolate chips
Baking time varies to the size you make your cookies the cookies pictured were sized with a household ice cream scoop and baked 6 to a cookie sheet lined with parchment for 12 min.
These cookies have a crisp edge and a tender center which made them one of my all time favorites and my "go to" cookie
Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
An exotic, salty variety enhances everyday food - KansasCity.com
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
My Thirty Spot: Vodka Spiked Gummy Bears
Peanut Butter Cup Silk Pie
So once again......I have a new favorite...........until the next Dessert comes along......I love this!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
I slip off your wrapper and my sense of anticipation is already at work.
Before I even disrobe you of your thin foil garment your scent tantalizes with its perfume.
With ease your foil peels away revealing your smooth and glossy self.
A clean and pleasing snap as I break off a piece of you.
Then as you finally pass my lips, you begin to melt instantly in my mouth, exquisite flavors come flooding through overwhelming me with pleasure!
Thank you Chocolate for every bite!
Food of the Gods? I think so.......there is hardly a country in the western world that does not have chocolate as a part of its culinary culture. Americas gooey brownies, choclate covered pancakes from Hungary, a square of Swiss milk chocolate, or a foaming cup of Spanish drinking chocolate its the "experiances" that unite chocolate lovers throughout the world! Food of the Gods indeed!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Food Porn is not gluttony or some deviant use of food (although I know you all have thought of other uses for that Chocolate Syrup or Whip Cream) it to me is the things in food that excite you and make you "feel" the food!
It could be a stunning visual image of Baby Back Ribs on the grill, the smell of that Thanksgiving turkey, or that bite into the center of your favorite filled doughnut...........now that's Food Porn!
This year (2012) I have decided to express more of my love for food by sharing more of my thoughts and passion on the subject and hopefully make more people "feel" their food!