Temptation Thursday!

"Unless your name ends in Baskin or Robbins, I really can't fit you into my schedule right now."
-Uniek Swain


Hello! Come on in and stay a bit, I have some wonderful goodies to tempt you with today! I shop regularly at all the stores I feature, so you can rest assured: All their items are very tasty!

Have a great day and enjoy!


"Always serve too much hot fudge sauce on hot fudge sundaes. It makes people overjoyed, and puts them in your debt."
-Judith Olney



Butterfly Petits Fours from Williams-Sonoma


"I don't think a really good pie can be made without a dozen or so children peeking over your shoulder as you stoop to look in at it every little while."
-John Gould



Buttercream frosted flower cutouts from Cheryl & Co.


"Fudge is a noun, a verb, an interjection, and delicious!"
-Jessi Lane Adams




Mother's Day Cake from Dean & DeLuca


"My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate. That's my philosophy."
-Thornton Wilder



Superior Scone Sampler from Zingerman's


Bad Joke of the day:

Knock Knock who's there?
Lettuce... Lettuce who?
Lettuce in and we'll tell you!


Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Temptation Thursday!

“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.”
-James Beard


Hello! Come on in and have a look around - today I have some wonderful things to tempt you with!


“Food is a central activity of mankind and one of the single most significant trademarks of a culture.”
-Mark Kurlansky



Gougeres from Williams-Sonoma are a staple in my home. I keep them in the freezer for when I need a quick appetizer.


"Food to a large extent is what holds a society together and eating is closely linked to deep spiritual experiences."
-Peter Farb and George Armelagos



(Better Than) San Francisco Style Sourdough from Zingerman's is a family favorite. I need to go defrost a loaf now.


"Food responds to our soul's dream as to our stomach's appetite."
-Joseph Delteil



I love scones, but don't always have the time to make them from scratch. King Arthur Flour carries wonderful scone mixes. My favorite: Cherry Almond.


"Food is not about impressing people. It's about making them feel comfortable."
-Ina Garten



Joke of the Day:
I thought you were trying to get into shape?
I am. The shape I've selected is a triangle.


Have a great day and remember: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Temptation Thursday!

Hello! I hope everyone is having a good week! Today, I would like to tempt you with some marvelous coffee/tea cakes! I have personally tried them all and can vouch for their YUMMINESS! Enjoy!


"I really don't think I need buns of steel. I'd be happy with buns of cinnamon."
-Ellen DeGeneres


Sweet Butter Tea Cake


Their classic coffeecake, without the nuts and cinnamon. You can never go wrong with Zingermans - all of their products are phenomenal!


"Can you imagine a world without men? No crime and lots of happy fat women."
-Attributed to Marion Smith and Nicole Hollander


Lemon Buttermilk Teacake


Fresh Meyer lemons and buttermilk make this pound cake superb. I LOVE this cake - I always have one in the freezer for unexpected guests!


"Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not!"
-Author Unknown


Miss Ellie's Cinnamon Walnut Coffee Cake


This coffee cake is very moist and tasty. I am slightly allergic to walnuts, but I still cannot resist eating a slice!


"Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the Titanic who waved off the dessert cart."
-Erma Bombeck


Have a great day and until tomorrow: Go Ahead & Indulge!

Salivation Sunday!

Hello!

This is a little late - but I guess better late, than never!
Enjoy the sights - please don't drool everywhere!

Have a wonderful day everyone!


Heirloom Michigan Apples



Tree ripened, extra sweet.
These are some of the best apples I have ever eaten!

From: Zingerman's




Royal Riviera® Pears



Very large and juicy!
One pear will feed two people!

From: Harry and David




Scarlet Navels




Sweet, juicy and delicious!
These navel oranges are gorgeous!

From: Florida Orange


Don't forget to get your servings of fruit in today!

Until tomorrow:
Go Ahead and Indulge!

Tasty Tuesday!

Hello!

I hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

There are a few, select, online shops that I order food from, here are a few of my favorites to get you salivating!


GRILLING SAUSAGE SET from Dean and Deluca:

These tasty sausages are made by New York butcher Karl Ehmer. Included in the set is: bockwurst, bratwurst and krainerwurst. Great with a cold beer!

“A highbrow is the kind of person who looks at a sausage and thinks of Picasso.”
-Alan Patrick Herbert


ROSH HASHANAH CHALLAHS from Zingermans:

Each fall Zingerman’s Bakehouse bakes special edition challahs for Rosh Hashanah. They are absolutely delightful! I just placed my order!







"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts."
-James Beard


LOBSTER POT PIES from Stonewall Kitchen:

Handmade puffed pastry lays atop these lobster pot pies. The sauce inside is full of chunky lobster, but beware: it is very rich and creamy! The pies arrive frozen, all ready for you to bake.







"Tis the voice of the lobster; I heard him declare, You have baked me too brown, I must sugar my hair."
-Dodgson (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland)


Until tomorrow:

Go ahead and Indulge!