The build up to the royal wedding continues, and I feel that it is time to share my instructions for the perfect, the quintessential British cocktail, Pimm’s Cup. Pimm’s is a liqueur, with a long held secret recipe, the subject of much speculation. You’ll find it at any good liquor store in the liqueur section. There is nothing better than a tall, icy glass of Pimm’s on a … [Read more...] about Pimm’s Cup
Victoria Sponge with Rose Petal Jam
I could not let the grand occasion of the Royal Wedding pass without remark. I have always been enamored of all things royal. I get that from my Grandmother, who was an avid follower. She knew her royal history and loved to read the latest updates on the British royal family’s lives. I used to bring her copies of Majesty magazine from my trips to England, and she loved to … [Read more...] about Victoria Sponge with Rose Petal Jam
Asparagus with Sauce Maltaise
Spring is finally here, and one of the first green vegetables to appear is asparagus. Those tender little stems signal the end of the frosty winter and the hope of more good produce to come. Treating the first spears simply seems like the right thing to do, after months of braises and stews and root vegetables, what could be more refreshing than simply cooked green … [Read more...] about Asparagus with Sauce Maltaise
Peep Mousse
After the international success of my Candy Corn Mousse from Halloween 2009 (yes, international, it was big in Singapore), I have decided to branch out with silly holiday candy desserts. And so I present Peep Mousse, the more refined way to consume the iconic marshmallow Peep. In case you were looking for a more refined way to eat Peeps. You can use any color Peep you … [Read more...] about Peep Mousse
Tomato Aspic
Nothing motivates one to get in the kitchen more than a funeral. We all seem to harbor that primordial need to comfort with food. And there are fixed ideas – recipes that we keep in mind, or maybe on a card at the front of the recipe box for easy access. A hearty, comforting dish that we know how to make and how to make well that we can whip up the instant the call comes. … [Read more...] about Tomato Aspic
