I’m very intrigued by lychees. They are what I call “ugly pretty”. Pretty but in an ugly sort of way. Rough and a bit prickly on the outside, but glossy translucent dreamy white on the inside. Truth be told if you buy them in the can they really are ugly, so try to find them in Asian markets…
Category: Fruit (15)
Pineapple Mint Ice Pops
Before you know it, the dog days of summer will be here, (WOOF!) and everything will seem unbearably hot. In the next instant– you will be scratching your head wondering where the summer went as you cover your plants to prevent frost. Does it not happen that fast? The day the mercury reaches 90 is when…
Tangerine Mini Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream and Candied Kumquats
Being a foodie, I like to be intrigued by trying foods I’ve never had before. The kumquat suddenly intrigued me. For years I had always walked by that little mysterious orange fruit and never paid it any attention. This year though something happened that was unexpected. It was kind of whispering my name from afar. Just…
Blackberry Cobbler
For weeks it’s been raining in San Francisco. Finally we hit a break this week and the weather yesterday was so amazing. The Husband spent some time cleaning up the garden and spiffing up the backyard. I swear the grill was whispering my name. Calling me, beckoning me to grill a hunk of meat. It just so…
Banana Walnut Streusel Muffins
I’m still not good at weekly banana management. Probably never will be. Don’t you find it fascinating that a green banana can ripen so fast? It’s like all of a sudden you’ve stepped into this fruit time warp. One day you’re cruisin past the kitchen table, you glance at the fruit bowl. Nah, don’t feel like a banana today, maybe…
