ellaella on Aug 4th, 2008Fruit salad
This is certainly the time for fruit salad, although it means different things to different people. Some use a simple syrup of sugar and water, others use ginger, lime juice, sour cream, gelatin and even — ugh — that chemical cocktail called non-dairy whipped topping.
To me, fruit salad means lots of fresh […]
ellaella on Jul 28th, 2008Roasted grapes
Humor me here, or trust me. This is a great way to serve grapes. Just as roasting intensifies the flavors of vegetables, it brings out the sweetness of grapes. So does the touch of salt, which always makes sweet things sweeter. Roasted red grapes taste much like grape juice, but without added sugar. With a dip […]
ellaella on Jan 5th, 2008Crisp cheddar snacks
It’s hard to believe it now, as I look out and see a couple feet of snow on the deck, but one day the snow will be gone and it will be mild enough to enjoy the company of friends with some wine and nibbles. No doubt, I’ll ask myself where the time went and how […]
