http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:47:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have had such a good time sharing my experiences with you here at katherinejhan.com. Thanks for sharing with me as I took my first steps into the blogosphere and really started to explore my interest in food, books, photos, art, and ... food. What once started as a subsection of ... http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog/?p=826 Whenever I visit home, I can't help but spoil my parents with baked and cooked treats, because when they come home after a long day and smell something delicious in the air, they get the most precious looks on their faces that show me that their worries from the day ... http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog/?p=810 The Porter house is: Jli and all the wonderful things that the very name entails A warmly lit front door with a Tomblesaurus leaning out with a welcoming grin and a giant wave Tacos Romping around and jumping on the most comfortable bed Sofa-side girl chats under blankets In many ways, the Porter house is ... http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog/?p=761 Take a good look at this woman. She may look like the most wise, strong, and loving mother in the world. And, well, that's because she is. But I'm sorry to tell you, she is a chronic "storer." Yes. A storer. She has the amazing resourcefulness to find the ... http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog/?p=729 At times, your life will have moments, days, even weeks of despair. Trust me: there is no bout of blues that a rich Bolognese sauce, filling every cubic inch of kitchen air, cannot cure. - T. Egan http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog/?p=725 ... and they're perfect. Just perfect. The sorry state of my first batch of macarons yesterday was rather underwhelming. But thanks to yesterday's disappointment, today's success is even more of a joy! I am so happy to share that after a couple changes to the recipe and to the ... http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog/?p=703 Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons Can I share a secret with you? These didn't turn out quite as I had wanted them to be. Most cracked, and some burned. Some were far too crunchy. But some were not cracked, some did not burn, and some had just the perfect texture (in ... http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog/?p=682 http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog/?p=657 Red Velvet Cupcake http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog/?p=643 Cream Cheese Pound Cake Today's events have left me feeling particularly exhausted. And there is yet more to do. But before I tackle the next task, let's take a break, yes? In moments like these, baking becomes more than just a fun and easy way to make a yummy treat for ... http://www.katherinejhan.com/foodblog/?p=602