Goodies

Yesterday was an awesome day. The weather couldn't have been nicer, lunch was outstanding, and I spent the next few hours walking around NY: Little Italy, Chinatown, and then to the World Trade Center to come back home. It always amazes me how much great wine there is in Italy and how each bottle looks (and probably tastes) equally as good. I got some wine, grana padano (like a milder parmesan), pancetta, pears, and shallots. YUM!

I made lemon curd a week ago and it's hard to resist, frankly. I have to limit myself to a spoonful or two a day. We had it on scones over the weekend - scrumptious. It's so creamy and just the right mix of tangy, zingy, fresh, and creamy. The perfect pick-me-up any time of day!

Lately, making almond milk has been an almost-weekly pleasure. It is so good homemade (I've never tried the other stuff) and so satisfying to use. I'm going to use the leftover almond pulp as a facial this morning :) It's delicious warmed with a little cinnamon, and sweetened with honey or sugar.
Traditionally I know it's also only made with hot water, but I've made it with half water and half milk - both are rich and delicious. The water-variety is better for you in the long run, and stirred into coffee it almost gives it an almond essence scent. Truly a pleasure.