tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-365502002024-02-06T19:50:57.426-08:00The Gluttoninspired by pears. powered by gluttony.Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-3913527972709551782008-11-04T12:00:00.000-08:002008-11-06T08:29:03.416-08:00Fall RecipesForgive me for no pictures, my camera is dumb. Here are a few recipes for fall. Lately I've been trying to eat healthy, easy, and cheaply. These all fit the bill quite nicely, and they've been a hit with my three-year-old, which is always a plus. I think she ate an entire butternut squash when I made the puree. It was a fall miracle.Baked Sweet Potato Fries - We LOVE these. They have been a Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-84626400724874851302008-10-16T12:47:00.000-07:002008-10-16T13:08:49.199-07:00Recipe Surfing roundup!Here is a sampling of recipes I've stumbled upon online lately and felt compelled to try.Pomodori al Forno (Seasoned & Baked Tomatoes) - tasty, but too flavorful on their own. I made sandwiches out of them with mozzerella and basil on a warm baguette, and they were company-worthy and so easy!Roasted Peach Strusel (with almond cream!) - I love baked peaches. These were not quite up there with Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-46684247005649858512008-10-13T09:32:00.000-07:002008-10-13T09:33:30.501-07:00BBQ Chicken SandwichThis weekend we attended our local classic car show and festival. After staring at cars, collecting some free stuff from booths, and letting Ava do some crafts, we were ready for lunch.We were betting that the little old ladies of a local church would have the best food booth. They also happened to have the shortest line. So we ordered some chicken wings for Ava and Ryan and I ordered BBQ chickenHolly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-76223618222059883602008-09-22T14:18:00.000-07:002008-09-22T14:18:33.104-07:00Sarsaparilla Skirt & Vest GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!Sarsaparilla Skirt & Vest GIVEAWAY !!!!!!! another fun one from grosgrain fabulous! This would be especially handy on those FAmily Reunion nights in Vernal.Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-71055544761696300062008-09-16T12:09:00.000-07:002008-09-16T12:17:19.508-07:00new item!I just added a new element to my page. If you scroll down, you will see my Delicious bookmarks on the right. I have been using Delicious for years now. Two years, almost exactly. I have a Delicious tag on my Internet Explorer toolbar, and whenever I see a recipe that I might want to make some day, I just tag it. It has been really handy for me and I am no longer left wondering "now where did I Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-42255956021173501722008-09-09T12:56:00.000-07:002008-09-16T11:54:40.558-07:00The only thing on Oprah's "favorite things" list that I will be able to partake of Here it is, people, Oprah's favorite turkey burger. I saw the beginning of her "Favorite Things" show for summer and this was the first item.Does it live up to the hype? The recipe looked really good to me, but then I opened my jar of Major Grey's chutney (which is a type of chutney, not a brand, I learned) and I wasn't so sure. I am a fan of chutney, but this did not taste good straight out Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-61961410521177477942008-09-01T08:10:00.000-07:002008-09-01T12:13:15.621-07:00And I shall go to Foodie Hell for itI was previously under the impression that normal people are not allowed to make Eclairs. They were only for well experienced and paid pastry chefs. Like French Macaroons, they were just off-limits to me and my kitchen.Enter the Daring Bakers challenge for this month: Pierre Hermes Chocolate Eclairs.I did it. I made them, and they really weren't too hard. I even managed to get an entire plateful Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-72845381417554690662008-08-31T18:42:00.000-07:002008-08-31T18:45:58.770-07:00Eclairs. by PIERRE HERMESNeed I say more about this month's Daring Bakers Challenge?Probably not, but I will. Tomorrow. See you then.Pierre Hermé’s Chocolate ÉclairsRecipe from Chocolate Desserts by Pierre Hermé(makes 20-24 Éclairs)• Cream Puff Dough (see below for recipe), fresh and still warm1) Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Divide the oven into thirds bypositioning the racks in the upper and Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-65227286149666508142008-08-25T09:34:00.001-07:002008-08-25T09:34:42.978-07:00fine.Paige,I have given in and posted the recipe for the Filbert Gateau.enjoy!hollyHolly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-45472195348916098962008-08-19T18:45:00.000-07:002008-08-19T18:48:22.771-07:00updatesI just wanted to let you all know that I have gotten around to the following:I actually added my recipe for coconut opera cake! YAY!There was a typo in the flan recipe, which is corrected as of today. I hope none of you tried to make the burnt caramel, because it would not have worked. Still on the list (Maybe):dig up the recipe for the Hazelnut praline cake, since paige asked for it. Paige, if Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-78528614188713177172008-08-03T19:36:00.000-07:002008-08-25T09:34:09.670-07:00Gateau AgainIt was another week of child neglect when I made this months Daring Baker's Challenge- Filbert Gateau with Praline Buttercream. Yes- It took me a week.Since the recipe seemed kind of similar to last month's gateau (and last month's was SO delicious!) I was pretty excited to make this cake. Plus, it features one of my favorite flavor combinations: hazelnuts and chocolate. The name "filbert" soundsHolly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-15248384877338149302008-06-01T11:38:00.000-07:002008-06-01T11:39:05.952-07:00Inner BeautyI have a love/hate relationship with this month's Daring Baker's Challenge, Opera Cake. Mothers don't make this cake. It will surely result in child neglect. In fact I started making it on a sunday and didn't finish until tuesday. I was pretty annoyed on Tuesday when my kitchen looked like it blew up, the kids were not quite taken care of, and I had what I thought was a disaster of a cake on my Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-17029738799411706012008-05-23T06:29:00.000-07:002008-08-19T12:18:36.259-07:00Inner BeautyI have a love/hate relationship with this month's Daring Baker's Challenge, Opera Cake. Mothers don't make this cake. It will surely result in child neglect. In fact I started making it on a sunday and didn't finish until tuesday. I was pretty annoyed on Tuesday when my kitchen looked like it blew up, the kids were not quite taken care of, and I had what I thought was a disaster of a cake on my Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-63252148988331581652008-05-19T12:10:00.000-07:002008-08-19T12:35:07.850-07:00FlanThis is my brother-in-law, Ryan, with his chicken. He has no taste. The man literally can not taste. It happened in a longboarding accident which resulted in a head injury which resulted in a loss of smell which resulted in a loss of taste. Ryan continues to eat pretty much what he ate before the accident (not always. I saw him mix milk and apple juice once, when there was just a little bit left Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-17732249733001019252008-05-17T12:59:00.000-07:002008-05-17T13:00:37.297-07:00braggingThis has nothing to do with food but I have to brag a little about my fantastic, talented husband.Ryan's website launched earlier this week at http://www.ryandartdesign.com/He submitted his table to MocoLoco.com, a modern and contemporary design blog, and they posted it here. And yes, it's a table and not a bench. However, it can hold the weightHolly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-7293834739721848372008-05-08T11:52:00.000-07:002008-05-08T11:54:15.447-07:00The Winner Is...Paige and Garrett! Congratulations! I'll be in touch for your mailing address!Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-27131470526892542842008-04-30T08:33:00.000-07:002008-04-30T08:40:10.857-07:00If I had a $25 Gift Certificate to Amazon.comThen I could have bought 2 of the cookbook I bought today, and it would have cost me nothing.Amazon.com and half.com are my favorite places to buy cookbooks, so I am having an Amazon give-away.Just comment on this post. Make any (appropriate) comment and you'll be entered in a drawing to win. Then you could get this book I've been wishing for Or maybe this pan, if you like brownie edges. Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-35658011287961219122008-04-27T19:17:00.000-07:002008-04-28T08:24:43.453-07:00I approve of the union.That's what my dad said when my husband asked for his approval before proposing to me. Dear Chocolate and Cheesecake, I feel the same way about you. These chocolate-coated cheesecake lollipops are as delicious as they sound! Plus, look how cute they would be for a party! Especially if your wall color matches them as adorably as mine does! I knew my mac n' cheese walls would be good for something.Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-47669664388704661332008-04-03T18:43:00.000-07:002008-04-11T12:35:58.550-07:00Easy PeasyThe baby is squirming around on a blanket on the floor next to me. The toddler is sleeping. This post will have to be too quick to be any good. But do you know what is really good despite being ridiculously quick and easy? Peanut butter squares. Easy enough even for a mom with a 3-week old baby to make. They are pretty much Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, but prettier. Isn't there something Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-72515057428757915992008-04-02T14:05:00.000-07:002008-04-02T14:05:47.688-07:00Reason for DelayHaven't been cooking or baking anything lately. Just enjoying this sweet little face! I will be back soon with a new recipe!Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-62240094685646228202008-03-16T19:46:00.000-07:002008-03-16T19:48:54.444-07:00And the winner is....Toni!Congratulations, Toni, and thanks for the brilliant frosting solution for the cranberry cake! The winner was determined randomly. I wrote the names of all the entrants (there were 11, total) on a peice of paper, my husband picked a number (14) and the person I landed on when I counted to that number was the winner.Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-65902738858189601252008-03-12T12:21:00.000-07:002008-03-12T12:30:59.552-07:00You walk the lineYou guys are such good, rule-abiding entrants.All 5 of you. Yeap, we have only 5 entries so far for the Williams-Sonoma gift card contest. (LMP vs. Swedish apple pie from Paige, Sugar cookies vs. sugar cookies from Deborah, Chocolate Chip cookies vs. chocolate chip cookies from Kimmy as well as Sara, and Lemon Bars vs. Lemon Bars from Blair)Anyway, I wanted to let everybody know that you've been Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-52826114877156896902008-03-07T19:30:00.001-08:002008-03-08T12:30:30.464-08:00Free stuff- it's better than food!I might have told a few of you that I would be doing some give-aways. So, without further ado, here is how you can win a $25 gift certificate to Williams-Sonoma (where you can finally get the set of 3 fuzzy chicks you've been dying for!).It's a showdown.Pick one of the recipes that I have posted (it doesn't have to be one you have made). In the comments section for that recipe, tell me about a Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-64877921302362616182008-03-03T12:30:00.000-08:002008-03-08T12:38:50.323-08:00Thank you, Wendy!Here's to my all-time favorite dessert. Go ahead, call me boring, but I don't think there is a dessert that can stand up to the tastiness of a chocolate chip cookie with a cold glass of milk. Or, when I'm feeling fancy, a warm cookie with a scoop of ice cream.Everybody seems to have their favorite recipe and I have found mine. Actually I found it about a year ago, and I have been meaning to Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36550200.post-1266777696800672352008-02-13T19:42:00.000-08:002008-02-21T13:24:17.121-08:00TRADITION!Let's talk more about Valentine's Days of yore. I think the reason I like Valentine's Day so much is because my parents made it special by doing nice things for us. They snuck into our rooms while we were sleeping and left us valentine cards and little presents. Valentine's day was just a nice day to say "I love you" in a family kind of way. It wasn't just about romance.And not just about the Holly Darthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16659268404155350429noreply@blogger.com3