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...
by bobbienoto | Sep 17, 2011 | Candies, Home, x
I was in the grocery store the other day, I saw rows and rows of Halloween Candy, by this time in the season is to expected. However, as I turned to round the next isle I could believe my green eyes; Christmas Candy. I absolutely adore Christmas time, but not in...
by bobbienoto | Sep 14, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
Sunday, October 2nd, is Colorado’s Race for The Cure; it is also the beginning of Pinktober. October is dedicated to breast cancer awareness month. I have run or walked the race every year for more years than I can remember. What I do remember is the year it...
by bobbienoto | Sep 7, 2011 | Candies, Home, x
As I have more than mentioned I ADORE summer; it seems incidental as I write this blog the weather has already changed. The air is cool, damp, and starting to feel crisp. I know there will still be the 85 degree days, but all the romance of summer has all but ended....
by bobbienoto | Aug 31, 2011 | Candies, Home, x
Sydney and I share the same weaknesses for marshmallows (dreammallows as we call them), NCIS and the “Dawn” duck commercial. Law of averages the “Dawn” commercial must air about five times when we watch an NCIS episode together; without a doubt...
by bobbienoto | Aug 24, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
When I was of grade school age, school didn’t begin till after Labor Day, but since Sydney was small school started before that long weekend that proclaimed Summer had officially ended. As I watch all the children with their new lunch boxes and uniforms waiting...
by bobbienoto | Aug 24, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
When I was of grade school age, school didn’t begin till after Labor Day, but since Sydney was small school started before that long weekend that proclaimed Summer had officially ended. As I watch all the children with their new lunch boxes and uniforms waiting for...
by bobbienoto | Aug 18, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
Well, it is birthday week again in the Noto home. Though each birthday is special, Sydney’s week always is a little more exceptional, and this is her nineteenth birthday. Time seems to leap, gallop, and sprint by, as each year passes. It was only a blink away...
by bobbienoto | Aug 11, 2011 | Cakes, Home, Mousses and Pudding, x
Tiramisu is one of the most understated pastries; not only can it be a show stopping dessert for a dinner party, but a wonderful way to unwind in the late afternoon with espresso and a good book. Last night we had a dear friend, MC, for a over a quarter century...
by bobbienoto | Jul 29, 2011 | Cakes, Home, x
Jana of Cherry Tea Cakes was our July Daring Bakers’ host and she challenged us to make Fresh Frasiers inspired by recipes written by Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson in the beautiful cookbook Tartine. Imagine my surprise after returning home from our...
