Category Archives: Cuisine
baking mixes from vosges help girlawhirl get a leg up on her holiday baking
Girlawhirl always keeps an eye on what’s going on at Vosges Haut-Chocolat, especially at holiday time, and while she’s already indulged in practically all of the new chocolate bar flavors, it’s the baking mixes that have made her holiday baking … Continue reading
making fresh mozzarella and ricotta is quick and easy with this cheesemaking kit
Who knew that making fresh ricotta or mozzarella could be so easy? Well, actually Girlawhirl does know that, having seen her mother make ricotta many times. But for the uninitiated, this Cheesemaking Kit is all it takes…
girlawhrl’s new wine aerator could just become her go-to holiday gift
Girlawhirl is no wine snob, but she knows a good glass of wine when she tastes it. And now she knows how to make it taste even better – fast. She bought a Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator right before Thanksgiving … Continue reading
bakers take note: king arthur flour is giving away a $1,000 shopping spree
Bakers in the know turn to King Arthur Flour – the oldest flour company in the United States – for not just flour, but all kinds of mixes, ingredients and baking accessories. Celebrating its 220 year anniversary this year, the … Continue reading
ayala’s herbal water contest wants to know: what’s your favorite food and water pairing?
Girlawhirl thought that she was the only one who debated her flavored water choices. She goes with a Cinnamon Orange Peel water when she eats an apple with peanut or almond butter, and nothing beats the cold crisp taste of … Continue reading
heirloom tomatoes and other veggies will hit the auction block at sotheby’s today
Girlawhirl wasn’t sure she heard it right either – eggplant, tomatoes, potatoes, lettuce, squash and other heirloom vegetables to be auctioned at Sotheby’s? But, yes it’s true – and it’s all part of The Art of Farming auction taking place … Continue reading
matcha smoothie
No matter how busy she is, Girlawhirl gets every day off to a good start: with breakfast. And these days her breakfast of choice is a power packed smoothie. She usually starts with Greek yogurt for an extra dose of … Continue reading
pop up mini garden cards
Girlawhirl recently received the best card. Included in the pop up cutie was a pack of seeds that she sprinkled, watered and left on the sunny corner of her desk. And a few days later she had a little garden … Continue reading
cookie cake pan and mix
Sure she can bring a bottle of wine or champagne, but when Girlawhirl’s invited for a weekend in the sun when kiddies are in the house, she makes sure to bring something that she knows they’ll love. And better still … Continue reading