From An Opera Singer in the KitchenSo if you read my post yesterday, I mentioned I would continue to share what meal we enjoyed with our Thai Basil Spritzer. When I started preparing a menu, I had to think about the flavors, making sure that none overpowered the other. How can I do this if I have not had them before? Good question. Sometimes I read about the traditional recipe and the origins, … [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...]
Thai cuisine: Baked Tofu / Avocado Spring Rolls with Thai Peanut Sauce
Yesterday it started snowing its predicted 14 inches of snow. Even so, I decided that I needed to run errands before I could hardly get out of the driveway. This is what it looks like today. From An Opera Singer in the KitchenThe snow trucks have not made it out today but people are shoveling their driveways and cleaning their cars to head out to work. Life goes on up in the north. If I were back … [Read more...]
Quick Chocolate Mousse Tarts
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenGreat raw and vegan dessert that I prepared last night that only took 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to chill. I halved the recipe to make 2 small tarts, one for Ryan and one for myself. Ryan devoured his in 7 minutes and I decided to save half for the next day. This chocolate mousse was actually very rich and decadent and not cooked and with no eggs or … [Read more...]
Individual Indian Pot Pies and GIVEAWAY!
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI am so sorry that I have ben out for a while. I told many that my week flew by like crazy and then I realized tonight that my weekend almost never existed! Sigh...This semester I joined two choirs at MSU. I have gotten to know the conducting students there through Ryan and have been asked to be a part of their ensembles for their upcoming recital and concerts. … [Read more...]
