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Monthly Miettes

Miette Tomboy Cake

Miette Tomboy Cake and freshly-cut pink garden roses

“It sure is nice, said Trixie. Jenny’s girls came over for Faye’s birthday cake and they couldn’t believe their eyes.”

East of Eden, John Steinbeck

Inspiration

I discovered San Francisco’s Miette Bakery during the Scharffen Berger Bakery Crawl last fall. The bakery is an oasis of shimmering pale pink and creamy mint-green, a celebration of sweetness in sight and taste. I purchased the Miette cookbook and after daydreaming about the multi-faceted recipes, set the book aside until Aimee started a blogging challenge—Monthly Miettes. The challenge requires baking a recipe of Aimee’s choice, from the Miette cookbook, each month. In doing so, I would challenge myself to become a better baker. Such ambition! READ MORE . . .

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Raspberry Chicken with Goat Cheese

Raspberry Chicken with Goat Cheese

Elegant and easy!

“The chicken’s good, Lee. I don’t think I’ve been aware of the taste of food for a long time.”

East of Eden, John Steinbeck

Inspiration

I stepped outside of my comfort zone with this recipe. It’s not that it’s difficult, it’s actually very easy and fast to prepare. Everyone I’ve shared it with raves about it. I developed this recipe for a contest. I have never entered a recipe contest before and felt intimidated. Anyone could enter, including professional chefs. A professional won the grand prize last year. I entered and did not even make the semi-finals. I am feeling kind of silly about the whole thing. (I can’t wait to try the winning recipe for this year!) If you try my recipe I would love to hear what you think! READ MORE . . .

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Salad for Dinner

Summer dinner salad on a plate

Summer on a Plate!

“Well, right now you can buy fruit and all kinds of vegetables for two bits a lug.”

East of Eden, John Steinbeck

Inspiration

We often enjoy salads for dinner. I wanted to make a salad with the fruits and colors of summer as a main dish. The chicken could easily be omitted and the salad would still evoke summer on a plate. READ MORE . . .