Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Chocolate Chip Biscotti

We are looking at ways to make all PatsyPie goodies even better.

In the middle of the night last week, I thought how nice it would be nice to add some dark cocoa into the sugar we sprinkle on top of the Chocolate Chip Biscotti. This is the same dark cocoa we use in our Double Chocolate Mini Brownies.
WOW!!! The extra punch of dark rich cocoa is amazing. And I thought it was impossible to make the original Chocolate Chip Biscotti even better and chocolatier.

I wonder what I'll dream of tonight. Morning Glory Muffins "mmmmmm". I can still them from this afternoon as they came out of the oven.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Indian Pudding

Every year I wait for my favorite dessert in Maine.

Tonight: Indian pudding and icecream at the Maine Diner.

Monday, July 21, 2008

So Michael and I are driving along Route 7 in New York state today and see "Sherry Lynn's Gluten Free Bakery & Cafe".

I couldn't believe I was actually seeing a gluten-free restaurant in such a rural area. I don't even see gluten-free restaurants in Montreal.
We had just eaten lunch at some dinner but we braked, u-turned and raced back to the bakery.

IT WAS CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!
And it looks like it is closed for good. I was so disappointed :(

Poor Sherry Lynn. Poor me :(



Sherry Lynn's Gluten Free Bakery & Cafe
1691 New York Route 7, Brunswick,
NY 12180
TEL (518)-279-9267

Sunday, July 20, 2008

Syracuse

I'm on vacation for two weeks.

First stop on the road to Maine: Syracuse.
Tonight, THE MISSION: 304 East Onondaga Street, Columbus Circle, Syracuse. 315-475-7344.

This authentic, absolutely beautiful Mexican restaurant is housed in an old church which was the last stop for people using the Underground Railway before going onto Canada.

Our very informative waiter, Doug, filled us in with lots of history as well as hints into Chef Steve's Chilled Avocado Soup. Very gluten friendly menu.

Next visit, the museum next door which houses many of the artifacts taken from the Church basement. Then back to the restaurant for among other things, Cuban Coffee.

Thursday, July 10, 2008

Pedometers and Polenta

My new favorite side dish has become Polenta. My friend Orna, also my assistant at PatsyPie gave me the basic recipe.
One cup of Polenta mixed into 3 cups cold water.
Mix constantly over medium heat until it thickens.
Great leftover lunch the next day.
Added extras: grated fresh parmesan cheese, olive oil, butter, herbs, or tomato sauce etc.

PatsyPie Bakery fact:

I bought a pedometer this past weekend. I was worried I wasn't walking the required 10,000 recommended steps a day. My work hours are long and sometimes I'm just too exhausted to get to the gym.
My worries were groundless.

Monday: 15,1900 steps
Tuesday: 12,834 steps
Wednesday: 11,121 steps
Thursday : 12,141 steps

Monday, June 30, 2008

Long Weekends

Happy July 1st fellow Canadians and Happy July 4th US.

Having 4 days off in a row seems so strange. I miss my bakery. Back on Wednesday.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Birthdays Equals Gluten-Free Birthday Cake

It's my birthday this coming weekend. I invited family over for a BBQ. My aunt just phoned to say she is bringing me a
Gluten-Free Birthday Cake. I can't wait!!!!!