James and the Oyster Shooter

Some baking in between excursions

Unfortunately (well not really) I am traveling to Montreal and then New Orleans on a business trip. I will be out of the kitchen for a whole 7 days! I did make World Peace Cookies before I left. I loved the story of those cookies and was both nervous and interested in this salty, chocolate experience. It was more mellow than I had expected. And I think they are may be placed on the short list of favorite cookies.

I plan to take pictures of my favorite meals on my travels and will be able to update all about the wonderful dishes of these two French districts. I've already had crepes stuffed with mushrooms and shrimp and a croissant for my breakfast. I'm looking forward to gumbo and Po'boys as I head to New Orleans in the morning!

P.S. The dog is fine. I didn't even get a hint of remorse out of her!

9 ounces of Chocolate Chunkers down the gullet

So this week's TWD could have been a success. To get any feed back about this weeks baking experiment you will have to ask the big dog, who, while I went up to dye my hair for the first time since I was in high school, ate all 35 super chocolate cookies. After spending the evening monitoring her for whatever it is that happens to dogs when they eat chocolate, I have posted all I have left of this baking project!

Sunday

Our Traditional Sunday consists of breakfast with the whole family at the grandparents house. This Sunday included the big dog, Mesa and the little dog, Lily in addition to all the grandkids and their significant others. Following this excursion I set my mind to using up ingredients in the fridge with mushroom tarts and a quick pasta mix of aspagarus (our favorite) shells and goat cheese. A rather delightful, easy meal that even my picky eater enjoyed.

Whooper Cookies!

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