From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI hope everyone has had a great weekend because the week is upon us already! My weekend was filled with interesting tidbits ranging from a crazy and deranged migraine to a mildly sick husband to a then nice visit with a friend from Texas. I know it is a mixture of things but I can say right now that my Sunday is ending on a nice note. I think I finally figured … [Read more...]
Sun-dried Tomato and Leek Quiche with an Almond / Pine nut Crust
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenAnother weekend bites the dust! Is everyone ready to meet the new week? I guess I have to since it is here. I told my mom today that I could NOT believe it was July 12th already because that only meant August was so close in arriving. I know this summer has flown by and I want it to slow down. Yesterday was filled with many events. My mom's A/C compressor has … [Read more...]
Blackberry-Mint Shortcakes with Almond Cream
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenYesterday was GORGEOUS day. The storm the night before cooled down the day instead of making it hot and humid, which was a nice change. Despite that fact, Ryan went out and bought a box fan because, since we do not have A/C in our house, the outside somehow does not ciculate inside our house that often. We have friends that lent us their window unit which cools … [Read more...]
Lavendar-infused Rhubarb and Almond Torte and 2nd Wedding Anniversary
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenAfter a great 4 day anniversary trip with my husband, we have returned to reality. Not so depressing though. There is always something nice about returning to the normality of everyday living, especially when laundry is awaiting you in the basement, ha!Our acutal anniversary is May 17th, but we knew that it did not fall during a weekend so we decided to celebrate … [Read more...]
Almond Snowball Cookies
Before I got married, my mom, sister and I had a great tradition. We would set alot of time in December and compile different cookie recipes and split the cookie baking amongst ourselves. Along with some cookie recipes, my mom would make some fabulous cheese balls. Some of the cookies we would make would be Snickerdoodles, Pecan Sandies, Brandy balls, Double-chocolate chip cookies, and of course a … [Read more...]
