Showing posts with label Cooking Adventures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cooking Adventures. Show all posts

April 06, 2010

A Slice of Heaven...


 
"It could solve all the problems of the world, that pie...
[it's] a thing of beauty —
 how each flavor opens itself one by one, 
like a chapter in a book.
First the flavor of an exotic spice hits you,
 just the hint of it. 
And then you're flooded with chocolate, 
dark and bittersweet, like an old love affair.
 And finally strawberry, 
the way strawberry was always supposed to taste but never knew how”.
-          Old Joe (Andy Griffith)            


My favourite dessert creation is the Strawberry Chocolate Oasis Pie. If you've seen the movie Waitress, you'll remember that it was the ultimate satisfaction for both Jenna and Old Joe. I couldn't agree more. With its fresh strawberries, creamy center and just the right amount of chocolate, a slice (or two or six) of Strawberry Chocolate Oasis Pie can really solve all of the problems in your world.        

  
If you're feeling the heat right now, or just really want to indulge, continue reading for my first time ever sharing the recipe!




March 20, 2010

Brian & Lizz's Adventures in Lobster Thermidor

"The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you've got to have a 'What the hell?' attitude"
                                                                                                                    - Julia Child


Lizz and I have been wanting to make Julia Child's Lobster Thermidor forever. After putting it off so many times, we decided that when she was coming down this month that it would finally get done. Lobsters are such ugly creatures......... but they are so tasty!! I really can't remember the last time I had one. I rarely eat seafood except for my family's pre-Christmas party, so I was really excited for this to happen.