by bobbienoto | Oct 15, 2011 | Home, photography
As Sydney and I were setting up this picture we began a conversation about the camera, odd. Let me explain in early June as I was placing my camera, a canon EOS-1D mark III, onto the tripod somehow it slipped out of my tiny hands. I watched as in slow motion my...
by bobbienoto | Oct 14, 2011 | Family Hour
Many years ago there was a little girl, from the windy city, who would wait on her front stoop every Friday afternoon, awaiting her father. For her parents had divorced by the time she was six,( like many marriages of the 70’s) Friday nights to sunday afternoons...
by bobbienoto | Oct 13, 2011 | Home
Wow, I must confess I was over joyed to be hosting the October 2011 DMBLGIT; October is the month the Holiday season begins it’s running start. From Pinktober to New Year’s Eve it is a world-wind ride of joyous and gratitude towards our fellow mankind, in...
by bobbienoto | Oct 12, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
One of the mine and Sydney’s favorite Fall/Winter drinks is hot apple cider; I buy it by the gallons. This past Saturday I awoke to snow and the temperature had fallen 25 degrees (quite common for Colorado). I bought 4 gallons of apple cider, yes, I went a tad...
by bobbienoto | Oct 11, 2011 | Home, Savory, x
Ever since Sydney was young (about 2 years old) Monday night has been our family’s Shrimp Fajita Night. My husband, DF, is a workaholic, but I have always insisted we have dinner as a family. Anyone with young children knows how hard it can be to have their...
by bobbienoto | Oct 10, 2011 | Cookies and brownies, Home
I have been dining daily for lunch at “Sushi Den” for over twenty years, through the years I have become friends with some of the staff. Sydney and I bring them treats to show our gratitude. About two years ago, Travis, a server at Sushi Den, asked if we...
by bobbienoto | Oct 9, 2011 | Cakes, Home
When my nephew was about two he realized during Halloween night Trick or Treating meant he could go to neighbor’s doors and they would hand him sweets. He animatedly called me and proclaimed “Halloween is my favorite holiday!” I asked what about...
by bobbienoto | Oct 8, 2011 | Candies, Home, x
Rum Caramel Cups have to be the most sought after dessert in our household; Sydney knows if she doesn’t count her half and hide them in the refrigerator DF will eat the entire batch. We generally have them throughout the year, but during the holidays, especially...
by bobbienoto | Oct 6, 2011 | Home
I am honored to be hosting the 2011 October DMBLGIT event. I volunteered back in May when the flowers were blooming; and now it is October and the leaves are changing colors. Time goes by so fast, I am sure with the holidays starting bloggers have some amazing photos...
by bobbienoto | Oct 5, 2011 | Home, Mousses and Pudding, x
Sydney and I had been working with more than 360 grams/a dozen egg whites, it would have been a shame to waste the all those yolks. I generally save them for another day, but these eggs happened to be freshly laid that day. I suggested we whip up some banana pudding;...
by bobbienoto | Oct 4, 2011 | Fruit Desserts, Home
There is something about Honey Crisp apples and green pears that scream Fall is here. For years I have wowed friends, business colleagues (of my husband), and family alike with my flaming fruit. In the Summer months nectarines, peaches, and mangos are perfect; this...
by bobbienoto | Oct 3, 2011 | Home, Savory
It all started last week; when I asked DF, my husband to please go to Hannah’a farm to pick up four dozen fresh eggs. He was less than enthusiastic, in fact he was perplexed as to why I wanted to drive 30 extra miles for some eggs. I explained there is nothing...
by bobbienoto | Oct 2, 2011 | Cookies and brownies, Home, x
When we left off Sydney and I had created a satire for the baking sugar cookies; I promise my singing is finished. Time to talk about the processes of decorating sugar cookies. Once the cookies have completely cooled, we can begin to to outline the cookie. The outline...
by bobbienoto | Sep 28, 2011 | Cookies and brownies, Home, x
In the kitchen, baker always working on something, till I talked to Sydney and she said “bake this way.” She said “you haven’t tasted anything till you taste my sugar cookies.” Than your sure to be changing your dough. So I tried her...
by bobbienoto | Sep 27, 2011 | Home, Pastries and Viennoiseries
Sydney and I bake croissants quite often, so when I saw the Daring Baker’s September Challenge was croissants: The Daring Bakers go retro this month, I was extremely excited! Thanks to one of our very talented non- blogging members, Sarah, the Daring Bakers...
by bobbienoto | Sep 25, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
I must admit this week has been a comedy of errors, Sydney had surgery (first time under anesthesia), my husband was/ and still is on a business trip, I completely forgot to send Lis of Daring Bakers my article for food talk, and Sydney might need to go back to the...
by bobbienoto | Sep 23, 2011 | Cakes, Home
Today is the first day of Fall and my psedo mother’s birthday I thought this cake would be apropos. I was blessed ten years ago to meet a wonderful, good hearted women, Jean, she and I became close in a short span of time, I have an odd relationship with my own...
by bobbienoto | Sep 22, 2011 | Cakes, Home, Mousses and Pudding, x
I absolutely love when a favorite recipe can be transformed into a completely different dessert. I was in a conundrum trying to create a special treat for Sydney, she is having her top wisdom teeth removed. Anyone over 18 years of age, who has ever had to endure the...
by bobbienoto | Sep 21, 2011 | Home, Pastries and Viennoiseries
Nothing is quite better than pain au chocolat, croissant dough and bittersweet chocolate, Sydney used to adore them. When Sydney was in middle school, science and math were her nemesis; I knew if she could see how she uses math and science everyday she would conquer...
by bobbienoto | Sep 21, 2011 | Home, Pastries and Viennoiseries, x
Croissants are buttery, flaky, and distinctive; almost everyone is familiar with the croissant as a staple of French cuisine. The croissant brings to mind a flaky, buttery pastry often served with coffee, or perhaps filled with almond, cheese or chocolate for...
