GREY GARDENS COCKTAIL – SERVED BY "VAL"

"Would you like to see my new book?" was the message from Heike Kevenhörster, a friend and former colleague from Public Address Press Agency in Hamburg (where I counseled students for many years, as online-"Dear Abby"). "Craft Cocktails by Val" Two weeks later I found my copy of "Craft Cocktails by Val: Drinks Inspired by … Continue reading GREY GARDENS COCKTAIL – SERVED BY "VAL"

PUMPKIN ROLLS WITH RUM FRUITS

Hier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts When I came back from my Hamburg trip it started snowing here in Bar Harbor. The thick, wet flakes soon melted from the streets but left the garden a wintery mess - no way to get rid of those pesky maple leaves covering lawn and flower beds now.The … Continue reading PUMPKIN ROLLS WITH RUM FRUITS

PANETTONE’S LITTLE COUSINS – PANETTONE MUFFINS

A sprinkling with sparkling sugar adds a nice crunchHier geht's zur deutschen Version dieses Posts A hopefully happier New Year (no broken foot, no deer in the car, and no campaign ads!) has begun  - and with it a brand new Avid Baker's Challenge. In 2013 we will throw out combined baking efforts at King Arthur … Continue reading PANETTONE’S LITTLE COUSINS – PANETTONE MUFFINS