Even if the snow totals were maybe 8 inches only , the snow drift behind the garage door was almost two feet! And I swear I think it was almost a foot of snow on the driveway. Took us most…
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My Macarons and Me on the RTD
December 17th, 2008 · 22 Comments · Uncategorized
The Richmond Times Dispatch is Central Virginia’s major newspaper. In today’s food section there is an article about Christmas cookies and the stories behind them. The food editor, Bill Lohmann, asked me to give some tips about making the perfect…
Boo!
October 31st, 2008 · 22 Comments · Uncategorized
Happy Halloween Everyone!
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I’ll be at the Farmer’s Market this Saturday
October 2nd, 2008 · 8 Comments · Uncategorized
It’s going to be gorgeous weather this weekend! I know there are going to be a lot of activities around town but maybe a stop by my booth at the 17th street Farmer’s market could be one of them. 
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Dude, Where’s my Car?!
September 27th, 2008 · 10 Comments · Uncategorized
Friday night libations down at Shockoe Bottom do not always bode well for one’s car. This morning as we set up at the Farmer’s market, a policeman was directing a tow truck to pull out 2 Infiniti FX35. Poor cars,…
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Free Macarons this Saturday
September 25th, 2008 · 16 Comments · Uncategorized
I am declaring this Saturday, “Macaron day” in Richmond, Va. I will be at the 17th Street Farmer’s market, rain or shine – it is calling for showers but I will be there! I will be giving away macarons! The…
A Pierre Hermé Giveaway…
August 24th, 2008 · 51 Comments · Uncategorized
I’m slowly getting back into the groove of the business again. I did not realize how hard it was to get back into the swing of things after a long break. I was afraid I would lose my macaron mojo…
More on my sugar daddy…
August 7th, 2008 · 13 Comments · Uncategorized
I just received the above picture from the French Pastry School in Chicago. A picture of Pierre Herme handing me my certificate – swoon! I am so thrilled, I couldn’t wait for a relevant post to put it up!
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Tasty, moist cornbread
August 7th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Uncategorized
This is the side dish that went so well with Keller’s Fried Chicken. I find it a bit heavy but very flavorful; small servings would be appropriate with the Fried Chicken. I love the combination of the roasted red bell…
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Lechon – aka roast pig
July 17th, 2008 · 9 Comments · Uncategorized
I am so fascinated by blogger MarketMan’s Lechon Chronicles . His obsession for this particular roasted fare wins the Test Kitchen award of excellence. I am so inspired, I am determined to roast a lechon – although in the confines…
