Similarly the kitchen was staffed with a mix of chefs for whom this was their first service, and some that had been studying at the college for two years. It added a fun element knowing that we were guinea pigs
And while technically, it’s breakfast, the fresh-made batters mimic your favorite birthday treats — carrot cake, German chocolate, rocky road, bananas foster and more. Get the red velvet stack topped with chocolate crumbles and cream cheese syrup. Prices range from $9–$11 for three ...
I’m a storyteller, and while I believe I have valuable insights to share, I’ve learned that my openness can sometimes make others uncomfortable, especially those who haven’t done the work of self-discovery. This very thing happened while I was sharing “the Marshall story.” Not even ha...
Best place to eat: Chocolate cake Pierre Herme, Paris "When Pierre Hermé first let me try his heart-shaped Chuao cake, made with blackcurrants and a chuao couverture from Pralus, I totally forgot where I was. It was a firework of aromas, temperatures and textures. The freshness of the ...
The purpose of this installation was to point an accusing finger of light into the sky at the German bombers sneaking towards Birmingham and the Black Country. Mobile anti-aircraft guns would thus be given a helping hand to pick them off before they did too much damage. One night, a ...
Much like the people, Creole cuisine is a fusion of French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences. Over the years, it was also influenced by German and Italian immigrants as well as the cuisine found in other parts of the southern US. ...
This was the most technically challenging day of riding. We started the day with a quick breakfast in Leadville before riding over to Hagerman Pass. The road started with a few bumps here and there, and then became rockier and looser the higher we got. At one point, Motoman made the ...
On Friday, I went to Ingles grocery store to buy the cake for my parents’ surprise party. I was rushing to get into line at my niece’s register, but an elderly couple made it there just before I did. Although I was in a supreme hurry, it turned out to be a blessing that I wa...
would actually be closed, and they could spend the day outside in the snow or inside playing, and the entire day felt perfect and cozy. I was usually home for their snow days, but often working, which did not mean I could not stop and make cookies and/or hot chocolate when necessary...
Watched the intense German movie, The Teacher’s Lounge, and The Monk and the Gun, which was set in Bhutan. Finally finished watching the last of 208 episodes of How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014) and the final episodes of The Crown (2016-2023). the february cocktail hour: good eats,...