by Miranda
There are moments where having your coffee give more can be the cherry on the cake of your day. Be it trying a new blend or adding foam and ground cinnamon, there a various ways to enhance your coffee bringing it from the mundane to sumptuous. Big or small, these changes and additions can help you enjoy that coffee time a little bit more.
by Miranda
Blackened salmon. No that does not mean that you burn it, but instead you’re using intense heat for a quick period of time to make the outer layers of the fish crisp. The blackened part comes from the cooked spices. There will be a clear distinction between burnt and blackened that you can detect by eye and taste.
by Miranda
There will be many occasions where knowing wines will come in handy. For this reason, I have started a personal inquiry of wines and thought it might be not only intriguing, but helpful to share my findings. By no means am I an expert, as you know coffee is my heart’s drink, yet on a “wine’s quest”, so to speak, I will be sharing the wines that I try, my thoughts on them, and a rating in this new wine tasting series.
by Miranda
“Life is short, make it sweet.” Crème brulee is one of my favorite desserts. I say this about a lot of desserts, but really, I could eat crème brulee every day. It truly is a dessert that brings a touch of elegance and delight to any part of the day. While rich and smooth in taste, it is not overwhelming. It is also one … Read More The Classic Crème Brulee
by Miranda
There will be many occasions where knowing wines will come in handy. For this reason, I have started a personal inquiry of wines and thought it might be not only intriguing, but helpful to share my findings. By no means am I an expert, as you know coffee is my heart’s drink, yet on a “wine’s quest”, so to speak, I will be sharing the wines that I try, my thoughts on them, and a rating in this new wine tasting series.
by Miranda
There is a variety of boldness and taste when it comes to coffee. In deciding on what kind of coffee to drink at a particular time, it is important to keep this in mind along with lifestyle. Someone with a high-intense lifestyle would drink a different coffee round up then one who has, perhaps, a more laidback lifestyle. The following coffee “day menu” is a generalized recommendation based on a gentle start and climb through the day, as well as a decrescendo of coffee roasts.
by Miranda
When it comes to holidays, it is difficult to determine which holiday has the most significant meal. Is it Easter celebration or Christmas merriment? It is hard to say, but one thing is certain, the ONE holiday set around a table gathering is Thanksgiving.
by Miranda
Life is too short to not enjoy a good dessert! They are our comforts, some of our best memories and downright delicious. There are so many sweet treats to enjoy that it is even hard to compile a list; although I have tried. Over the years, I have tried my fair share of desserts and while there are a variety of decadent, there are some that I keep coming back to to satisfy my sweet tooth.
by Miranda
When stuck-in-a-dessert rut, this cake never fails. It’s not a backup, but a go-to; when you want something delicious, but not complicated; when you want to sit back and relax. This is a dessert that can be paired with any meal at any time.
Yours Truly, M 