November 2009

simple supper

by molly on November 30, 2009

in fish

my mom is a master in the art of simple meals. she can create something delicious and classic on any given night, and i’ve always wanted to recreate that simplicity with her. luckily, on her last night in london, she was there in the kitchen with me to give pointers. i now feel like i [...]

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pum pums

by molly on November 29, 2009

in desserts

my friend suzanne and i are obsessed (and i mean OBSESSED) with a batch of cookies only found within the bakery department of ralph’s grocery stores in san diego. they are pumpkin chocolate chip cookies (or “pum pums” to us) and are EGG FREE and amazing. these huge cake-like desserts are unbelievably gooey and soft, [...]

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recharging the batteries

by molly on November 28, 2009

in soup,thai

it was difficult to comprehend cooking another meal yesterday, after the massive dinner party (‘massive’ being a relative term) on thursday night. but i think myself, my mom, and phil were all in dire need of a healthy light meal. prawn laksa. perfect. during the day, my mom and i went shopping. she wanted to [...]

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well, i’d say that my first homemade thanksgiving meal was a success. i’m most thankful for all of my friends and momma for being with me on such a beautiful day, sharing this special meal and having buckets of fun. oh yes, charades and christmas crackers took over the after-dinner entertainment, and i think it’s [...]

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our thanksgiving table

by molly on November 26, 2009

in about the kitchen

this extremely blurry photo brought to you by the letter t: thanksgiving turkey table treats ten (lovely people i’m cooking for) two (different kinds of cranberry sauce) thanks (to my neighb for letting me borrow two of her chairs) totally (awesome… okay i’m reaching now) oh and yes those ARE christmas crackers at the table. [...]

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