Category Archives: Feeding A Food Obsession

Recipes, foodie contests, experiments in the kitchen and more

This is a PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Okay, now that I have your attention…just thought I’d share the news with you all.
I have been appointed the Pastry Chef at Gravitas Restaurant in Houston, TX.    It all happened pretty quickly and I was happy to spend some time with one  of Houston’s best pastry chefs, Rebecca Masson to bring me up to speed!!!
It [...]

Also posted in Dream a Little Dream | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments | Leave a DAMN Comment here

Chocolate Petite Syrah Port Ganache Recipe

This is an amazing and simple recipe.  You will absolutely  impress your guests.  Got this recipe while Wine Tasting at a Wihttp://www.wheresmydamnanswer.com/WP02/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=3745#edit_timestampnery called “Granite Springs”
18 ounces - Semisweet Chocolate Chips (3 cups)
1 Cup - Heavy Cream
1/2 Cup - Petite Syrah (Sirah) Port (any port will work)
2 Tbsp - Butter (cut up)
1 Tsp - Vanilla Extract
In [...]

Posted in Feeding A Food Obsession | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments | Leave a DAMN Comment here

Turkey Chili and Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

Last week I was down for the count - In bed sick for a week.   So what is a girl to do watch the food network of course!!  I was partially awake when Rachel Ray came on the tube and this particular recipe peeked my interest.   I finally am feeling almost human and felt like it was [...]

Posted in Feeding A Food Obsession | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments | Leave a DAMN Comment here

Loads o’ Cake activity!

Yes, yes…I know…I’ve said it before…I’d get you some cake pics…event pics…food pics…
GAK!  My life has been a WHIRLWIND of activity…starting with some very nice coverage from Nikki Metzger in the Houston Press, talking about my CAKE!!!  CHECK IT OUT!
After returning from England, I was fairly busy to begin with, but with the ability to have [...]

Also posted in Check This Out | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments | Leave a DAMN Comment here