Time to face the music.  This is perhaps the most boring blog I have ever read, let alone ever wrote.  Hmm, I guess I should just face the fact that food blogging may not be my thing.  Its pretty bad when Dr. Csirke doesn't even read it.  Not to fear. . . I will be pouring my creative abilities into this blog, but perhaps a different direction.  Furniture refinishing?  Embroidery?  Cat tree building? felt food making?  Your guess is as good as mine at this point. . . but I am open for input.

almond flour

I went to work on making the parisian macaroons, and I found that a key ingredient, almond flour, is very pricey. So much so that I picked up the bag, saw the price, and put it back on the shelf and left the store.

All has not been lost though. I came across a fantastic recipe for croque monsieur. Oh. My. God. It was unbelievable! I of course left off the ham, but it was still brilliant. Pane bello bread, guggisberg swiss (a departure from the traditional grueyere), and a nice creamy bechamel sauce.
I'll share the recipe if you want!

Brainstorm!

I had a stroke of genius!  Instead of blogging about expensive mail order food, I am going to try to recreate it in my own kitchen and share the recipes, successes, and failures with you!  Who am I kidding, I am on a budget, and there is no way I am dropping that money on mail order cookies (though I would love to).

Lets get one thing straight, I am no cheese maker.  I am no ice cream maker--so don't get your hopes up!

Stay tuned . . .

Parisian Macaroons

So I am not going to pretend I have any idea what these taste like, because I have only ever had those goopy (but yummy) coconut macaroons they sell everywhere.  Hell, I won't even pretend like I don't say the word macaroon wrong EVERY time, regardless of how often dr. csirke reminds me of its correct pronunciation.  However, I saw these in a newsweek article about suggestions for gifts for mom's day and my curiosity was peaked.  Lets say that they are a wee (oui) pricey.   48 macaroons in 6 flavors (chocolate, coffee, lemon, raspberry, vanilla, and white chocolate) is $68.75.  Holy  moly!  Maybe if I win the power ball I will give these a go. . .

L'epicerie