tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30490015488674277372024-03-13T00:41:43.335-07:00Polka Dot Pineapple CooksThere is no love sincerer than the love of food. ~George Bernard ShawArlettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539325996669591505noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049001548867427737.post-27687574435071475582008-09-13T22:57:00.000-07:002010-02-05T01:51:02.683-08:00I Knew You Were Coming So I Baked A CakeI really wished you could have stopped by for a bite of this delicious Applesauce Cake that I made last night. It came out so moist and paired well with a cold glass of milk. Look at the beautiful, fluffy batter dotted with spices... I didn't have a tube pan like the recipe called for so I baked it in a bundt pan...Here it is right after coming out of the oven. The aroma was delightful!The Arlettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539325996669591505noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049001548867427737.post-8016078471672244382008-09-13T22:50:00.000-07:002010-02-05T01:24:23.778-08:00My Attempt at Spaghetti alla CarbonaraWhile we were in Rome this past Fall, we found a fabulous restaurant near our hotel called Ciro & Sons. It was a cozy little family run restaurant with mama at the helm (we found this to be very typical throughout Italy). We enjoyed many traditional and delicious dishes at this restaurant. One dish that we especially loved was the Spaghetti alla Carbonara. We had it again while in Florence, but Arlettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539325996669591505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3049001548867427737.post-57657546305071704742008-09-13T22:47:00.001-07:002010-02-05T01:48:01.931-08:00Chocolate Chip CookiesI'd like to share a great recipe for chocolate chip cookies. I have several favorites but this seems to be the one that I revert to whenever I want something that is quick and easy to prepare.1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened3/4 cup white sugar3/4 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla2 eggs2-1/4 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt12 oz. chocolate chipsPreheat oven to 350 degrees.CombineArlettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15539325996669591505noreply@blogger.com2