I am thrilled to be a StirMaker for the #CreateAStir campaign sponsored by Della Rice. I am helping Della Rice “Stir Up Dinner!” as a brand ambassador (which we affectionately call, “Stir Makers”). So, what’s a Stir? A Stir is a dinner creation (think about your favorite rice bowl). The canvas (or bottom of the bowl) consists of delicious Della rice, and the toppings can include a variety of proteins, vegetables, and sauces. You pick. You decide. Create your own Stir and dinner is served in 20 minutes or less! Click here to … [Read more...]
Lemon Bars
January 23, 2015 By 1 Comment
I remember my mom baked incessantly in the wintertime. There’s something very soothing when your house is warm and toasty and full of aromas wafting from an oven that’s in constant use. She truly loved baking. And, lucky for us, we were the proud beneficiaries of all of her baked masterpieces. Mom had a Flour/Sugar Shaker so she could evenly sprinkle flour, powdered sugar or cinnamon over top her Viennese Crescent Cookies, Salzburger Nockerl, bread dough, or anything else requiring a powdery coating. She really had a flair for presentation … [Read more...]
New Year: Walnut Apricot Bundt Cake
January 1, 2015 By Leave a Comment
To ring in the New Year, my 9-year old and I baked all-day-long. Most of the appetizers were our usual favorites: Mom's Baked Brie, Crescent-Wrapped Beef Franks. But, we both wanted to bake the Walnut Apricot Bundt Cake recipe we found in The New York Times. Apparently ring-shaped foods are symbolic of good luck-- the rings symbolize the year's coming full circle, and eternity. Lucky for us, we had all of the ingredients on hand (even buttermilk) so we could immediately satisfy our baking desires. Interestingly enough, we realized the … [Read more...]
Crunchy Peanut Butter Mousse By Arielle Nelson for LoSalt®
December 26, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Sweet n’ Salty Berry Delight By Arielle Nelson Serves 2 Ingredients: 2 cups assorted berries For the whipped cream*: - 1 cup heavy whipping cream - 2 tbsp. sugar *or substitute Reddi-wip®, low in hydrogenated oil, or a lighter version whipped cream of your choice For the salted caramel sauce: - 2 cups sugar - 12 tbsp. butter, room temperature, cut into pieces - 1 cup heavy cream, room temperature - 1 ½ tbsp. salt Instructions: 1. Begin with the salted caramel … [Read more...]
