1 post from November 2009

The pastry dough was really easy to make, big shortcut with the food processor. All the ingredients hadn't incorporated, though, and I had to add quite a bit of water to make it into an actual rollable dough.







Using my new quiche pan I bought. Having never used one before, I didn't know the bottom came out to help release it from the pan. Final product:

It was really yummy too!! I made it according to the recipe, so it was heavy (almost  two full cups of cream!! and topped with butter) but it was still light and fluffy in texture from the eggs in it. And delicious, so that's what matters I guess.

I also made these cupcakes to take to my office for my birthday. I don't like much of anything with pumpkin, but thought I would give these Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes a try. They are from the November 2009 issue of Rachael Ray Magazine. They turned out very pretty and I actually ate one and liked it! The office rejoiced and said my birthday was now once a week. Something tells me they just want more baked goods.
I still haven't posted pictures of my stew and soup-making escapades! Sorry!

Thanksgiving is at my house this year! Looking forward to trying out some new recipes and maybe modifying some old favorites.

I got two new cookbooks for my birthday too! Dan got me the classic Julia Child: Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

Dan's mom also got me another great classic: The Joy of Cooking.

I had a great birthday and am looking forward to a great fall and winter season!