Cooking
I almost missed this one! It was just Thursday night that I realized Sugar High Friday was upon us, and I had absolutely nothing planned. Crap.
With very little time, and not much in the way of inspiration or planning, I tried to think about what exactly an 'aphrodisiac' is. Most of the foods that came to mind were savory, so that wouldn't work. There's the usual strawberries, and there's nothing wrong with them, but I just didn't' know what to do to make them interesting.
So I thought about what 'works' for Matt. Things he likes.
And what I know is this: he loves ginger, and he loves chocolate.
Now that's easy. How about Chocolate-Covered Crystalized Ginger?
So, that's what I did. Lovely slices of crystalized ginger, dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate. Yum.
How well did it work??? Like I'm gonna tell...!
Blog Party#7 is coming up, and this month? It's all about Red and Hot! Your cocktail and appetizer entries are due in less than a week, 16 February...send them to thehappysorceress at gmail dot com, or leave a link in the comment section. Get planning, and hope to see you at the party!
Tagged with: Food and Drink, Blog Party, Events, SHF#16, Chocolate, Recipe, Ginger, Love, Aphrodisiac, Blogging
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Cooking
Sugar High Friday 16: Recipe for Love
I almost missed this one! It was just Thursday night that I realized Sugar High Friday was upon us, and I had absolutely nothing planned. Crap.
With very little time, and not much in the way of inspiration or planning, I tried to think about what exactly an 'aphrodisiac' is. Most of the foods that came to mind were savory, so that wouldn't work. There's the usual strawberries, and there's nothing wrong with them, but I just didn't' know what to do to make them interesting.
So I thought about what 'works' for Matt. Things he likes.
And what I know is this: he loves ginger, and he loves chocolate.
Now that's easy. How about Chocolate-Covered Crystalized Ginger?
So, that's what I did. Lovely slices of crystalized ginger, dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate. Yum.
How well did it work??? Like I'm gonna tell...!
Blog Party#7 is coming up, and this month? It's all about Red and Hot! Your cocktail and appetizer entries are due in less than a week, 16 February...send them to thehappysorceress at gmail dot com, or leave a link in the comment section. Get planning, and hope to see you at the party!
Tagged with: Food and Drink, Blog Party, Events, SHF#16, Chocolate, Recipe, Ginger, Love, Aphrodisiac, Blogging
- Blog Party#43: Spice It Up
The chill of February has definitely gotten to me. I'm cold. I'm tired of being cold. I want warmth...but it looks like the only place I can find that is in the kitchen! (I hereby apologize to my friends in the Southern hemisphere; I'd gladly...
- Blog Party#35: Chocolate
Happy June, everyone! It's a new month, and that means a new Blog Party theme. Last month's Buffy Bash was absolutely fabulous, but it was a theme some BP'ers weren't entirely familiar, or even comfortable, with. So for our Thirty-Fifth...
- I'm Not Saying It's The Key To Her Heart, But Stephanie... She Likes Cheese Sandwiches
(apologies to Joss Whedon, et al) Because I'm such a joiner, here's my cheese sandwich, or better known as Panini Caprese. Pesto, fresh mozzarella, and tomato, grilled on rosemary ciabatta (calls for focaccia, but I'm out of semolina); just...
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Blame it on Mrs. Schroeder's fifth grade class planner... The Ova and the Pussy-Toast went to sea In a beautiful Pea-Crisp boat. They took some Kroger-brand honey, And plenty of money Wrapped up in a 5-Euro note. There you go, dear Cook Sister:...
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