Monthly Archives: February 2014

Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes

february 21, 2014

bacon buttermilk pancakes

 

It was a pancake kind of day.  Chilly, with the last vestiges of snow tucked into the deep recesses of shrubbery.  Pancakes by a crackling fire, with hot tea, fresh citrus and bacon. Continue reading

Chocolate Raspberry Mascarpone Tarts

february 7, 2014

chocolate raspberry mascarpone tart

Chocolate and Valentine’s Day are inextricably linked, forever.  Pair chocolate with raspberries and marvel as some primordial part of your brain registers approval.  Add cheese, in this case creamy mascarpone lightly flavored with cocoa and barely sweetened , and you have a complete meal.  At least that’s how I justify breakfast consumption of these chocolate raspberry tartlets.

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