The Devil, You Say!

No, it’s true!  Despite the demonic titles, both of today’s selections are legitimately delicious, a combination that, despite divergent sources, pair well.  Deviled Beef Short Ribs and Salad with Devil’s Rain Dressing only sound diabolical, but they taste, well, glorious.  It’s Halloween after all, meaning a shiver or two are in order, but first and…

Busy Little Honeybee

Not only do honeybees pollenate our crops, bringing the next round of fruits and vegetables, but they also produce a smooth golden nectar (honey) that enhances much of our cooking.  Pretty amazing accomplishment for a small insect buzzing along happily.  Here’s one of the culinary superstars now, taking nourishment not too far from the kitchen:…

Coffee’s Optional, You Know

Thank goodness Pear & Apple Coffee Cake is only a title, as associating today’s entry with coffee besmirches a fine dessert.  Truth is, this would be just right with a glass of milk, and is wonderful by itself too.  “Coffee Cake” merely is the name given to a whole range of crumbly sweets, no particular…