tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74159045222160376592012-02-11T20:40:13.171-06:00La Petit BriocheRamblings of a baking addictChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.comBlogger751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-7624797688351523952012-02-05T11:15:00.000-06:002012-02-05T11:15:04.131-06:00Sriracha Glazed Wings
Sriracha: A Poem
Sriracha, oh how I love thee. Let me count the ways.
I love how you make my mouth burn
at every meal, it's what I do yearn.
I love your heat with a hue so redwithout you, my meal would taste dead.
To me you are liquid goldyou make everything taste so bold
Oh Sriracha you've hijacked my palateThis is the end because what word rhymes with palate?
Sriracha Glazed Wings adapted Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-16626476372916856962012-02-04T16:56:00.001-06:002012-02-04T17:08:05.860-06:00Dark Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake
I woke up this morning with every intention of baking a wonderfully frilly and delicate strawberry layer cake with Chantilly cream. But I didn't. If there's one thing I'm good at it's talking myself out things. Ok...maybe with exception of talking myself out of things I really need of course (refer to this post).
"A layer cake, really? You know it'll turn out lopsided." ..."do you really Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-65197600903746592462012-01-22T17:12:00.002-06:002012-01-22T17:19:41.466-06:00Churros with chocolate sauce
Do you know what makes fried sweet dough better? When it's dredged in cinnamon sugar. Do you know what makes fried cinnamon sugar encrusted dough even better? When it's drowned in a thick chocolate sauce. Don't believe me? Try it for yourself.
Churros are surprisingly quick and easy to make. The only special tool needed is a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. If you don't have one (like Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-85191269808008058242012-01-21T10:12:00.000-06:002012-01-21T10:12:36.317-06:00Pound Cake
Happy January everyone! With the mild 65 degree days we've had in Texas, it doesn't feel like winter, but more like spring. It put me in the mood to bake up something light and sweet. I know pound cakes aren't typically described as "light," but with its delicate crumb, this version tastes like a buttery chiffon. It would be great with a dollop of whipped cream and tart berries on the side.
Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-8695698007208921622011-12-22T17:05:00.003-06:002011-12-27T18:58:17.807-06:00Chocolate Chip Cookies
I was going to attempt to gift homemade hot pepper jelly for the holidays. The red and green would have been festive don't you think? After thinking about it for a while, I realized it probably wasn't a good idea to give my first attempt at a canned good. Because while most all food gifts rock people's socks off you know what would rock their socks off in a bad way? Botulism. Botulism is Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-33531410792458069122011-11-20T16:30:00.001-06:002011-11-20T16:31:36.588-06:00Glazed Apple Fritters
I am not a morning person.
I need a warning label that says, "Do not attempt interaction between the hours of 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. OR until thoroughly caffeinated."
Which is why in this household, breakfast pastries are made and served at a decent hour...as dessert.
But these apple studded fritters were so quick and easy to make it had me channeling my inner, peppy, happy morning person to wake Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-61941081222233018432011-11-12T13:43:00.001-06:002011-11-12T13:43:27.007-06:00Sweet Potato Challah
Challah, a traditional Jewish egg bread, is one of my favorite breads to make. Not only does it make the most amazing French toast for the next day, the loaves can be formed in various shapes and braids which look impressive and beautiful.
The following recipe is anything but traditional. The addition of mashed sweet potatoes resulted in a super tender loaf and a slightly orange hue. Butter Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-22303187304014904512011-10-29T16:35:00.001-05:002011-10-29T16:41:17.677-05:00Shrimp Wontons
Last weekend, Mr. Incredible did something pretty incredible. He took me to the quaint little town of Gruene, TX to do something he knows I enjoy...antiquing (GASP!). The Historic District of Gruene has several shops set up in cute Victorian style cottages. Much to Mr. Incredible's dread, I went into EVERY store. I loved exploring the old buildings and rummaging through old things. I walked Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-58278434911495179122011-10-02T10:30:00.000-05:002011-10-02T10:30:29.922-05:00The Loft House Cookie
Once upon a time, on the shelves in the bakery section of a Super Target, a frosted vanilla cupcake and a sugar cookie fell in love. After a brief, but scrumptiously sweet courtship, they married and had a baby. Their baby became known as the Loft House cookie. True story.
I very rarely say anything is my absolute favorite, but here it goes...Of all the cookies I've ever eaten, the Loft House Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-68942718941155598672011-09-17T19:04:00.002-05:002011-09-17T19:06:51.342-05:00Cherry Pockets
I was thinking about you. Yes, you specifically. I just wanted to say thanks. Thank you for helping me see the bright side of things when all I wanted to see were the shadows. For helping me find my voice when I wanted to sink in the silence. For knowing me when I felt like a stranger to myself. For helping me realize that I am enough. Your encouraging words have helped me get through the past Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-7832562059130484412011-09-11T14:06:00.000-05:002011-09-11T14:06:00.397-05:00White Castle Burgers For a Crowd 'It's that time of year again. Football season. This signifies the return of "Pigskinus Gigantopithecus". The man caves of North America are once again filled with the sounds of cheering, clapping, fist pounding and, more commonly in this household, cursing the football gods for their team's poor performance.
Shhh...here are a couple of them in their natural environment. Notice the trophy Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-47176560864718905792011-09-06T21:09:00.002-05:002011-09-06T21:38:42.369-05:00Pecan Pie Cheesecake for Mr. Incredible's Birthday!
This time last year I was putting the finishing touches on Mr. Incredible's X-Box 360 Halo Reach Edition birthday cake with matching cake controllers. (Read more about it here). With over 10,000 page views, it is still the most popular post on La Petit Brioche.
As Mr. Incredible'sChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-60907357315323863182011-08-08T19:57:00.002-05:002011-08-08T21:07:38.776-05:00Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
Don't you love the feeling you get when you realize you have everything you need in your refrigerator to make a specific recipe you've been wanting to make? Or even when you don't have all the ingredients you know you can substitute that ingredient for something else you have and that you don't need to go to the grocery store after all? ::Sigh:: I love not grocery shopping (refer to Graham Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-35031651219735072002011-08-05T19:50:00.004-05:002011-08-05T21:37:17.455-05:00Texas Roadhouse Rolls with Cinnamon Butter
Confession # 73: I eat at Texas Roadhouse, not for the steak, but for the rolls and cinnamon butter.
Confession # 73b: I may have eaten four of these rolls smothered in cinnamon butter in one sitting. Mr. Incredible ate nine of them.
I found this copy cat recipe while Pinteresting the other day. I made a few changes, such as the addition of honey and using a combination of all purpose flour Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-28226379621696462862011-08-02T17:36:00.002-05:002011-08-03T09:48:30.115-05:00Graham Crackers
What's the name of that one disorder...you know, the one that fills you with dread every time you think about having to go grocery shopping. There is such a thing right? I'm fairly certain I have it. I can shop for HOURS for clothing, books, and purses. For groceries, however, I need to get in and get out of the store as quickly as possible, because I fear that my rising blood pressure would Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-32552889701950204012011-07-20T19:56:00.002-05:002011-07-21T08:47:26.583-05:00Crab Rangoons
I don't know what's come over me, but I'm in a frying kind of mood lately. First with the Fried Stuffed Mushrooms and now this. It's bad enough with the cream cheese fillings...but deep fried too? Aw, well. We're in this together, right? That's why we're friends :)
I hate ordering crab rangoon at a restaurant only to find that there is not enough or non existent filling or (I'm almost afraid toChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-45273406311722755142011-07-17T13:23:00.001-05:002011-07-17T13:26:38.437-05:00Blueberry Scones
Can I interest you in something blueberry? These blueberry scones will melt in your mouth. (recipe below). Not what you're looking for? Check out these other recipes...
Lemon Blueberry Pull Apart bread incorporates the juicy berry with the tartness of lemon.
This Blueberry "Boy Bait" Cake will have the object of your affection falling in love with you all over again.
Or try this simple, Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-35290137834007073812011-07-13T14:49:00.001-05:002011-07-13T15:06:11.286-05:00Homemade Pita Bread
Today's blog post is inspired by leftovers. Yes. Leftovers. Mr. Incredible is not a picky eater, but he does have this thing about leftovers. He doesn't eat them unless they've been "reincarnated" as another dish. This forces me to be more creative in the kitchen. You should have seen some of the leftovers I totally went Iron Chef on (the majority of them are not worth mentioning). In the end, Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-51794477751303849432011-07-06T14:57:00.002-05:002011-07-06T16:57:53.550-05:00Fried Stuffed Mushrooms
Back in April I decided to take a short two week break from food photography and food blogging. Before I knew it, two weeks turned into months. My sincere apologies. I have missed you LPB!
Ok, let's fry something, shall we? This recipe is inspired the jumbo shroom appetizers I gorged on during many happy hours at Hoolihans. These go great with their liter sized long island iced teas :)
Fried Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-59821758620043514792011-04-11T20:35:00.001-05:002011-04-11T20:53:37.798-05:00Junior's Cheesecake
Fill in the blanks game...ready?
1. "I'd rather eat a ____________ than a ______________"
2. "My ___________ has improved remarkably since ______________"
3. "_________ will keep us ________________"
4. " Wow, I wish I wouldn’t have bought that ____________"
5. "I wish cheesecake went straight to my _____________ instead of my _____________ ."
1. "I'd rather eat a beet than a Veggie Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-36901520927783369472011-03-30T21:15:00.001-05:002011-04-02T08:10:07.774-05:00Kahlua Milkshake
You won't believe what I heard today.
Word on the street is that Rum and Kahlua are BFFs.
Johnny Walker heard it from Baily who told Jack Daniel who may have mentioned it to Skyy who turned around and told Jim Beam and Jose Cuervo. Vanilla Breyer said she didn't care because she's good friends with both of them...scandalous.
I had to see this for myself. So I blended a shot of Rum...
One Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-56849381498028107822011-03-17T08:08:00.001-05:002011-03-19T10:16:19.616-05:00Tiramisu Cake and Le Petit Brioche's first birthday!
I starting food blogging as a way of documenting the recipes I enjoyed making and eating. Along the way, I've developed friendships with many talented home bakers and cooks who share the same passion for food and food pornography photography. They've inspired me to try new dishes and be more creative with my own.
Thank you to my blog followers and friends who stop by to check out the new Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-25759754645636597722011-03-10T21:14:00.003-06:002011-03-13T21:38:35.186-05:00Tonkatsu and a haiku
Tonkatsu is a popular pork dish from Japan. The meat is usually salted, peppered, dredged lightly in flour, dipped into beaten egg and then coated with panko (breadcrumbs) before being deep fried.
I've enjoyed this dish at different Japanese restaurants, but had yet to make it at home. My first time turned out to be easier and tastier than I thought. So tasty in fact, it inspired me to write a Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-79188349379845692962011-03-01T18:45:00.002-06:002011-03-01T18:56:03.120-06:00Sticky Spicy Honey Garlic Wings
I'm ready to put away the heavy down comfortor.
I'm ready to put on a pastel colored cardigan over a light floral dress.
I'm ready to jump on a banana seat bike for a leisurely ride down the block.
I'm ready to look for four leaf clovers and pick daffodils in the park.
Spring I'm ready for you. Oh yes.
You know what else I'm ready for? These delectable wings. Serve with steamed jasmineChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-78416873566455727792011-02-28T21:18:00.003-06:002011-03-10T21:59:25.880-06:00Orange Glazed Strawberry Scones
Infomercials are the devil. I'm convinced of it. They target those who are weak willed like myself. Sure, I could have blamed the impulsiveness of my purchase on the Nyquil (It impaired my judgment I swear), but I have no discipline when it comes to getting things I must have and can't live without. That being said, I received the Brazilian Butt Lift Workout DVDs in the mail a few days ago. If Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-58563914078418877452011-02-06T09:34:00.002-06:002011-02-06T10:37:44.107-06:00Game Day Eats Your day has come Pigskinus Gigantopithecus (read about them here)! Game day. Don't know what to snack on? Here are a few suggestions...
Crispy Potato Skins (recipe here) with melted cheese and dollops of sour cream.
Sliced Lamb Steak (recipe here) on a hot, crusty roll.
Homemade Milano Cookies (recipe here). Mmmm chocolate.
Mini Doughnuts (recipe here). Small, cute and it has Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-37803102615977171302011-02-04T15:55:00.001-06:002011-02-05T09:12:09.730-06:00Sticky Lemon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
My carbohydrate cravings have not subsided.
It may have gotten even worse.
You see, I'm not only craving carbs, but sugar, cream cheese and butter on top of these carbs.
Sigh.
Dear Sticky Lemon Rolls and Cream Cheese frosting Gods,
Please have mercy on my hips and thighs. Thank you.
Love,
Christa Rose
Sticky Lemon Rolls with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
Source: The Kitchn
Makes 12 largeChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-83871993944851977022011-02-02T20:13:00.003-06:002011-02-03T19:54:03.424-06:00Buttermilk BiscuitsA strange thing happens to me when the weather dips below freezing. I crave carbs. The delicious fattening kind. You know...the kind that fills you with warm fuzzies on the inside. These buttermilk biscuits do just that. Serve them sweet with even more butter and a generous dousing of honey or savory by drowning them in country gravy.
Buttermilk Biscuits
Cook's Illustrated
Ingredients
2 1/2 Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-20641423758138354372011-01-23T20:08:00.000-06:002011-01-23T20:08:36.281-06:00Sliced Lamb Steak on French Bread
Confession: The first time I ate lamb was a couple years ago. The reason it took me so long to try it was because whenever I would hear the word "lamb" whether it be "Grilled Lamb with Yukon Gold Potatoes" or "Lamb Kabobs" I couldn't help but picture the adorable, fuzzy faces of one of those little guys. Then I realized that I don't get a mental image of a cow whenever I eat a hamburger, so why Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-205769592931412882011-01-17T17:51:00.003-06:002011-01-17T20:36:06.759-06:00Buttery Soft Pretzels
When I was 20 years old, I was addicted to Auntie Anne's Soft Pretzels. So addicted that I wouldn't go to the mall to shop. I would go to get a pretzel. Finally frustrated by not being able to have one ANY time I wanted I bought an Auntie Anne's soft pretzel mix and dissected it in hopes of replicating my favorite treat at home.
After a few failed batches, I came up with a recipe that tasted (Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-47063299117886143032010-12-28T14:51:00.003-06:002010-12-28T15:31:29.909-06:00My top 8 recipes of 2010
My thoughts have not been on food lately but have been more about my kitchen and staying out of it. Since holiday break began, my thoughts have wandered towards more important things. Things like John Cusack.
Confession # 838: I spent my last LOL (Lady of Leisure) day doing a John Cusack movie marathon. There. I said it. The morning started with classics such as "Better Off Dead", "Say Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-65320218948522323002010-12-27T20:27:00.004-06:002010-12-27T20:59:55.457-06:00Pork Tamales
Another year is ending. This will mark my 5th year living in the Lone Star State. I had to get used to a few things when I moved to San Antonio from the midwest. These included things like:
1. The high percentage of left lane coasters in this town. Keep right and pass left. It really is that easy. Don't be a left lane camper!
2. The 10 month summer season.
3. "Go Spurs Go"
4. Being able toChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-29146501717252834122010-12-11T20:43:00.005-06:002010-12-28T15:11:11.056-06:00Cream Cheese Penguin Posse I giggled the entire time while making these. Is that weird? Look at them. Don't they make you chuckle? And that scarf! Come on! Precious right? That tilt of the head gives them a little sass I think.
These little guys never fail to evoke the "aaaawwww how cute!" or the "they're too cute to eat!" or the "I must take pictures!" at parties. They're gangsta. Seriously, they help you make friendsChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-51991034702821282692010-12-06T21:20:00.003-06:002010-12-28T15:12:01.976-06:00Sweet Potato Bread
Spontaneous road trips have had me MIA from the kitchen lately. My oven is cold and lonely. I have 12 sweet potatoes I bought before said spontaneous road trip taunting me on the counter. You know what they're saying? They're saying, "That's what you get for taking advantage of the 8 cents per pound sweet potato sale." You end up with more sweet potatoes than you need. ::gasp:: Does this make meChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-72926716624271716562010-12-04T11:57:00.002-06:002010-12-28T15:12:33.982-06:00The Original Arthur Bryant's Barbecue KCMO
This is a picture of me waiting in line for some Arthur Bryant's barbecue in Kansas City Missouri. This photo tells you a few things: I am not in Texas in my kitchen baking. I am one of those crazies who will wait in line for over an hour for good food. I am significantly shorter than the general population.
What this photo doesn't tell you: The line curved all the way around the building. It Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-16156561971435909142010-11-14T12:33:00.002-06:002010-12-28T15:13:05.419-06:00Simple French Toast
Thick slices of country bread, soaked in whole milk, eggs, vanilla and sugar then pan fried in butter.
This is what I'm asking you to put in your face today.
Your belly can thank me later. Your hips, butt and thighs can address formal complaints to my dog Yoshi. He's a good listener. Trust me, I know.
In my world, the perfect French toast has a golden brown exterior with crisp edges and Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-4654054725140979832010-10-31T13:50:00.003-05:002010-12-28T15:13:42.465-06:00Blueberry "Boy Bait" Cake
I'm going hunting...hunting for a man. This particular type I'm hunting for today is not as elusive as once suggested and are in fact abundant during September through January. I'm hunting for the Football Head.
The Football Heads of North America (Pigskinus Gigantopithecus) have flourished in man caves over major cities as well as the rural areas of America. They are often characterized as Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-86201896484993800042010-10-23T18:15:00.002-05:002010-10-23T22:14:51.332-05:00Let's Go Tigers! MU game
Last week Mr. Incredible and I road tripped from San Antonio to College Station to watch the super awesome Missouri Tigers take on Texas A & M. We left at the ridiculous hour of 5am and arrived around 8am. We ended up parking beside fellow MIZZOU fans who flew from various states just to watch the game. Die hard fans are we...
Who shotgun beers at 8am like champions.
And the girl who thinksChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-88783512288851928182010-10-15T22:47:00.001-05:002010-10-15T22:52:20.113-05:00The Baked BrownieMy weekend will consist of the following: attending two football games in two cities over two days. It's enough to make a girl re-evaluate her sanity. Luckily, I know of one thing that has the power to carry me through...chocolate. That's where these brownies come in to play. Loaded with tons of chocolate and butter, these are definitely rich and fudgy. Make these now. You know you wanna :)
TheChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-51484219645140445142010-10-09T10:44:00.002-05:002010-10-17T20:46:08.776-05:00Their Last Suppers Give Away!
If you knew the earth was going to spontaneously combust in a few hours, what would you eat as your final meal? Why are you looking at me so strangely? Hasn't anyone ever asked you that question before? It's a perfectly good question which has been incredibly difficult for me to answer. I love all foods, you see. And to choose just one...it's like having to choose which one of Yoshi's facial Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-70120063940100571792010-10-01T21:52:00.004-05:002010-10-02T07:55:40.286-05:00Shortbread Witch Finger Cookies
Happy October! I'm kicking off the start of my favorite month with a recipe that actually creeped me out a little while making them. A rich butter cookie, dyed Incredible Hulk green with a whole almond that resembles a decaying fingernail. It's then dipped in blood red white chocolate for added gory detail that is both creepy and delicious.
This is the second attempt at making these. The firstChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-64435484065252445872010-09-27T20:21:00.001-05:002010-10-02T08:04:33.918-05:00My Dad's Iphone Birthday Cake
I had the most splendid day yesterday. The Kansas City Chiefs won against the 49ers (which meant Mr. Incredible was in a good mood), I gorged myself on my mom's home cooking, we celebrated my dad's 56th birthday with extended family and enjoyed a piece of the Iphone cake I made for his party. Family + Food = a great day. Can I interest you in some food pornography?
On the menu...Lechon, Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-28877270394351411482010-09-19T19:34:00.000-05:002010-09-19T19:34:58.603-05:00Brazilian Cheese Bread (Pao De Queijo)
I first experienced these cheesy rolls at a place Mr. Incredible lovingly refers to as "Man Heaven", a restaurant called Chama Gaucha a Brazilian Steakhouse. Unlike a regular steakhouse, various cuts of meat are served in succession to each guest, individually, right at the table. The waiters walk around with their sword-like skewers and knives, and cut the meats off the skewers onto the Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-9220173663119073502010-09-06T22:00:00.002-05:002010-09-07T18:24:13.474-05:00Mr. Incredible's Xbox 360 Birthday cakes (Halo Reach edition)
Fondant used to hate me. I also used to hate fondant. I hated it so much that I swore never to work with it again. But it was Mr. Incredible's birthday today and I had been planning the perfect birthday cake for weeks. The problem was that I couldn't make it without ::gulp:: fondant. So I gave it another go only this time I used marshmallow fondant.
It turned out much tastier and surprisingly Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-3221000139186380422010-09-03T21:28:00.000-05:002010-09-03T21:28:53.939-05:00Yeast Doughnuts with Raspberry Jam
Remember when I was attacked by those mini doughnuts (here). This time I was attacked by my own craving. My craving for yeast doughnuts. The fried kind. The first time I made yeast doughnuts they came out chewy, dense, and sickeningly sweet. I was a bit frustrated because all that time and ingredients were wasted. It has taken me a year to build up the courage to give homemade yeast doughnuts Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-20221122691831387782010-08-29T19:06:00.000-05:002010-08-29T19:06:33.112-05:00Of Secrets and Cherry Pie
Secret number 11. Sometimes I wish I lived in a fictional town called Avonlea on Prince Edward Island, Canada. I wish I lived on a farm in Avonlea with lots of animals, wear pretty dresses with a corset underneath and pin my hair up. I want to be known throughout Avonlea for the excessive number of cherries in my pies, gossip with the ladies at the sewing circle, bake for the church bake sale Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-1134642406780692452010-08-22T09:48:00.002-05:002010-08-22T10:17:15.118-05:00Homemade Bagels
I didn't have the pleasure of eating a freshly baked bagel until the age of 28. Tragic right? After that first bite of crusty bagel exterior and tender insides, I shot my fists in the air and vowed, Scarlett O'Hara style, never to eat frozen or 2 day old bagels again. I kept that vow (because I'm hardcore like that).
I'm not going to lie to you...making bagels is quite a process, but the end Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-77593672430809733232010-08-15T09:36:00.006-05:002011-10-16T12:03:47.970-05:00A Farewell to Summer with Lemon Blueberry Pull Apart Bread
With work starting up again tomorrow, my summer and Lady of Leisure days have come to an end. This has been one of the more enjoyable summers. I celebrated my one year wedding anniversary with Mr. Incredible, I road tripped, gambled, spent time with my family, and did a whole lot of baking. Although I'm sad to see summer go, I look forward the cold fall season (even though that probably won't beChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-34730915559444560992010-08-04T13:22:00.002-05:002010-08-04T19:50:06.344-05:00Cheese Buttons Fit For a Lady of Leisure
I declared today my "Lady of Leisure" day or LOL for short. Naming it offered a legitimate excuse to bum around in pajamas all day. First order of business was sleeping in until 7:30am. I then made the bed and threw on all the decorative pillows (ones you don't actually sleep on and are used only for decorative purposes), dragged myself downstairs for some coffee, walked back upstairs with cup Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-3007150142086780552010-07-29T21:16:00.007-05:002010-07-30T07:59:44.077-05:00Homemade Thin Mint Cookies
Today, I went lingerie shopping. (Lingerie, skivies, unmentionables...which I am now mentioning). Control your heart rate, it's not as R rated as it sounds. I was on a mission and searching for a decent bra. A beige colored one with extra padding. False advertising? You bet! I found one at that store. You know the one that packs your skivies in pink striped colored bags with unnecessary pink Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-88963997848658534982010-07-20T19:48:00.010-05:002010-07-21T07:45:07.508-05:00Sweet and Spicy Beef Lettuce Wraps
I spent the entire day cleaning and organizing my home. First, I vacuumed then I steam cleaned the carpet, washed the curtains, cleaned the oven, mopped the floor, rearranged the pantry and polished the silver. Ok, I didn't really do that last one, but had I had silver to polish, it would have been polished. For reals. Before I knew it, 10 am had turned into 4 pm. Dinner was fast approaching andChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-20767021455465327702010-07-13T11:08:00.003-05:002010-07-13T15:49:08.799-05:00Homemade Milano Cookies
If I told you something personal would you promise not to judge...too harshly? I'm a bit of a Gleek.No, not the pet blue space monkey of the Super Friends, but a fan of the television show Glee.I've seen every episode, I own the Season 1. Vol 1 dvd and bought Vol 2 on advance order. Wait, there's more and this maybe the worst of them. I also have Glee cds which I use to sing at Mr. Incredible. Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-37567196998210105732010-07-06T09:29:00.000-05:002010-07-06T09:29:05.963-05:00Ciabatta bread
I longed for the luxurious fragrance of freshly baked bread emanating from my kitchen. It had been so long (a couple weeks) since my fingers worked with bread dough and they were aching to knead something other than Mr. Incredible's back. I decided on Ciabatta bread because it would be perfect for sandwiches I planned on making for lunch. Sliced, still warm from the oven, smeared with glisteningChrista Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-86403831265669158232010-07-02T11:37:00.003-05:002010-07-02T23:12:19.103-05:00Vegas baby! (Croissants and muffins revisited)I saw radiant fountains that danced to music.
Exquisite murals painted on high gilded ceilings.
Magnificent architecture.
And thousands of these evil things. The Wheel of Fortune slots. These machines are equipped with a free spin symbol that gives you a bonus payoff. Once you activate the bonus spin, a "Wheel of Fortune" wheel on top of the machine is activated. The games have a Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-33096715156165655562010-06-30T21:49:00.004-05:002010-07-01T13:46:38.010-05:00Crispy potato skins
It was wonderfully drizzly and dreary outside today. The only thing I wanted to do was curl up on the couch with Mr. Incredible, a good book in hand and doggies warming my feet. But Mr. Incredible was working late so the puppies and I were on our own. This meant I could eat anything I wanted for dinner! Yes, I'm easily excitable. After checking the pantry, I found that I had the makings for Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-36025746597721374862010-06-28T20:39:00.005-05:002010-07-01T13:46:23.010-05:00Fish Tacos and an anniversary
Mr. Incredible and I celebrated our one year wedding anniversary last week by road tripping out West. If we can spend 46 hours stuck in a Jeep together we surely will make it to a 50th wedding anniversary right?
Our first stop was the Grand Canyon. The views were gorgeous and almost hard to believe. It was like looking at a postcard. Mr. Incredible was trying to convince me to stand up and Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-74685903780901148372010-06-16T23:44:00.004-05:002010-07-01T13:37:42.957-05:00Attack of the mini doughnuts!Photos of powdered sugar covered or chocolate dipped rings started showing up on Foodgawker and Tastespotting...the mini doughnut craze was taking over. Little did I know I would be the next victim. They had taken over my thoughts and my cravings. The only way to free myself was to eat them. All of them. So I did.
Take that super delicious mini cakes with holes in them! You thought you had me, Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-23191150386156593692010-06-09T23:11:00.003-05:002010-07-01T13:46:01.733-05:00Secrets, BBQ and Men
I was shooed out of my own kitchen the other night. It was 9:40 P.M. and Mr. Incredible was concocting a version of his favorite BBQ sauce: Gates Bar B.Q. from Kansas City, Missouri, home of the best BBQ. Yes, I said it. Simmer down Texans. You make some awesome brisket. But let's save that for another post.
Was the secrecy really all that necessary? Sharing is caring I told him. And that's Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-82516830337130086672010-06-04T18:31:00.006-05:002010-07-01T13:36:44.182-05:00Super Secret Chocolate Chip CookiesToday, I packed up 4 years worth of stuff into 5 moving boxes. It's the end of the school year you see. Usually, I'd pack light (a few speech pathology books and some communication books I could work on over the summer), and wave a little goodbye to my work buddies knowing I would see them again in a couple months. But some won't be back in the Fall. One of them is me.
While everyone was Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-43580724453699796612010-05-24T20:00:00.015-05:002010-07-01T13:36:26.153-05:00Bribery with Breakfast Pizza
The stars must have been in optimal alignment last weekend when Mr. Incredible willingly agreed to take me shopping. Shopping for floor to ceiling bookshelves. An hour and a half away. At IKEA. Knowing full well that I would take my sweet little time exploring every inch of that 300,000 square foot warehouse with genuine childlike wonderment. Those of you who personally know Mr. Incredible Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-1988337178774829512010-05-15T09:49:00.003-05:002010-07-01T13:37:59.803-05:00Breakfast brioche and eggsGood morning sunshine! How are you today? I'm sorry, did I hear you say that you have some brioche leftover from the last baking venture? You have way more self discipline than I do. Those plump little suckers were demolished in a couple days in this home. And there are only two of us. (I'll let my butt and my skinny jeans battle that one out later). In the mood for something savory? Well, if I Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-80676618690622002512010-05-10T21:33:00.010-05:002010-07-01T13:45:40.214-05:00It's about the pretty. It's about the brioche!
Aren't they exquisite? These aprons make me swoon! (For the men out there, it's completely acceptable to let out a gasp of excitement. It's even more acceptable to want one in your size). They are handmade with love by Boojiboo from Etsy.com. The quality is excellent and as you can see from the photos (taken by Boojiboo) the detailing is lovely.
The yellow bird one is my favorite Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-31375045374474645142010-05-05T21:31:00.011-05:002010-07-01T13:45:19.583-05:00Birthday bones10 months ago Mr. Incredible and I brought home an angelic faced 8 week old Welsh Corgi whom we named Yoshi. In those 10 months, our little angel has torn through 3 pet beds, demolished dozens of innocent stuffed animals, picked the fibers off 3 square feet of carpeting, grazed upon the leaves of our house plants scattering the half eaten remnants all over the floor, chewed through 4 pairs of Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-44415387391455245692010-04-28T19:45:00.004-05:002010-07-01T13:44:57.347-05:00Aebleskiver AKA Danish pancake AKA Pancake puff
Your word is Aebleskiver.
Can I get the definition please?
An Aebleskiver is a traditional Danish pancake in a distinctive shape of a sphere.
Can you use it in a sentence please?
An Aebleskiver is a pancake puff that filled with jams and jellies.
The country of origin?
Denmark.
A-bel-ski-ver. Did I pronounce it correctly?
No. The correct pronunciation is A-blah-ski-wah.
A-blah-ski-wah. Are Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-7153458593821949642010-04-21T20:31:00.004-05:002010-07-01T13:35:05.780-05:00The first and most likely last time I work with fondant.There's something you should know about me. I am not only addicted to baking I'm kinda sorta also addicted/obsessed with all things COACH (don't judge me). COACH whiskey colored leather gets my blood pumping like a thick slice of triple layered chocolate cake. No joke.
Tonight, I express my love for all things COACH through these cupcakes...inspired by two of my favorite pieces, the Koi charm Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-63172977514165950492010-04-18T10:27:00.007-05:002010-07-01T13:44:36.727-05:00Custard Filled Cornbread
Look at this face...the gentle eyes and mysterious smile. He's like the male equivalent of the Mona Lisa. I spent some quality time with Quaker Corn Meal this morning and learned a few interesting things about him. He has several brothers but is closest to his brother Quaker Grits. You may of heard of his older more popular brother Quaker Oats. He and Mr. Corn Meal don't get along very well. (A Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-64973753907627680372010-04-09T23:05:00.004-05:002010-07-01T13:44:12.042-05:00Dark chocolate cupcakes with ganache
Now that you know how to make ganache let's do something extreme. You've heard of OD (over dose) and after a good steak you may OB (over beef). I have three words for you friends. Chocolate on chocolate. Is there such a thing as OC (over chocolate?) No, I didn't think so. I knew we'd be good friends :)
Let's have the pictures do all the talking (recipe to follow). You will need a shot or two Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-77715912956320955832010-04-07T18:42:00.012-05:002010-07-01T13:43:52.918-05:00Ganache it
Hello again. What's with the glazed look? Oh. In need of a chocolate fix are you? Well, I have just the thing. Ganache.
Let's talk about ganache. Mini lesson (quiz to follow. kidding). Ready?
Ganache pronounced /gah NAHSH/ is a glaze or filling for cakes and pastries. It's made from a combination of chocolate and heavy cream melted slowly together. When used warm, ganache is poured over Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-52959213236976676692010-04-02T20:10:00.036-05:002010-07-01T13:43:34.477-05:00Strawberry Cream Cake
The best compliment I have ever gotten went something like "Oh wow. Aw (long pause). Aw man. It's like there's a party in my mouth!". It's definitely the most memorable compliment I've gotten on my goods. Ahem, baked goods. And it was that same thought I had when I took the first bite of strawberry cream cake. It's a mouth party. It has the basic assemblage of strawberries, whipped cream and Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-38047319790541126872010-04-02T00:23:00.004-05:002010-07-01T13:43:13.462-05:00What's the story morning glory
So what happened was...
I've been distracted by things other than baking. Things like food gawking, hanging with my homie, Yoshi the Corgi and checking in on TMZ for updates on Jesse and Sandra (don't judge me). So I'm a little behind on the strawberry cream cake.
Care for a pastry? A bear claw perhaps. Maybe some peaches and cream with a touch of cinnamon. Yes, I am trying to distract Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-17798650564446914642010-03-30T17:41:00.013-05:002010-07-01T13:42:44.974-05:00Just sit there and look pretty
Strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie, strawberry tartlets, strawberry smoothie, strawberry mousse, strawberry cream cake, strawberry muffins, strawberry, cupcakes, strawberry crepes, chocolate covered strawberries, strawberry milkshake or strawberry tiramisu? So many delectable possibilities. What should I make?
Pipe down! He'll hear you...
Hey there, little guy. What?! No, I never! (deny Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-3811945159187408982010-03-27T10:06:00.026-05:002011-07-15T13:42:05.706-05:00That's Amore!
What does Mr. Incredible (Mr. Incredible = code name for my hubby) like more than this generously sweet moniker? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Alright, maybe a good pizza or 2 ...or 8 for a person of his gargantuan size. Cartman Beefcake 4000 (South Park reference) he isn't, but more the primal bulk of Leonidas from 300, minus the skirt, computer generated abdominals and knee high man sandals.
Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-12691252742998813942010-03-21T15:42:00.007-05:002011-07-17T13:00:21.248-05:00Blueberry Muffins
Good morning Sunday! Today was the last day I got to sleep in because, sadly, after a week long break, I have to go back to work tomorrow. I was in a blueberry mood and decided to whip up a batch of "To Die For Blueberry Muffins" off of the Allrecipes.com site. I had been meaning to try it for a while but hadn't gotten around to it until this morning. Better late than never.
I made a few Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-2284663076247023032010-03-18T09:22:00.030-05:002010-07-01T13:41:03.048-05:00Chocolate and Pate CroissantsI put the leftover croissant dough in the refrigerator instead of the freezer last night and it ended up proofing a bit. I wasn't sure whether it was too late to put it in the freezer so I went ahead and baked the rest of it this morning. I looked in the pantry to see what deliciousness I could stuff into the them. Chocolate? Check! Reno liver spread? YES please! Chocolate and liver mixed Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7415904522216037659.post-84906953359982622232010-03-17T11:51:00.040-05:002010-07-01T13:48:38.659-05:00Baking with Julia: Croissants
Baking with Julia is a cookbook based from Julia Child's Master Chefs television series which aired on PBS. The book contains recipes for a variety of breads, pastries, pies, cakes and chocolate. Not only are the recipes well chosen, the photographs are simple and beautiful. I spent hours reading through the book but didn't know where to start because I wanted to try them all!
So I let my Christa Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13742256891740544176noreply@blogger.com2