koko's corner

Oy vey

Living in 420 sq ft can be exasperating at times.

 

Who would have thought that buying two new stainless steel mixing bowls would have meant that I'd have to re-arrange 3 cupboards in order to accommodate them.

Which then would lead to...

Scooter's First Hair Cut

Scooter went to the groomer today to get his first haircut. 

Pretty handsome guy isn't he. 

Well he hasn't been so handsome lately, 

Merry Christmas

Hoping you and your family are having as wonderful a Christmas as we are. 

 

 

Dobson's Restaurant

As you know, my friend Squeaks was in town for our chocolate candy making class.  Last Fri night we decided to have dinner at Dobson's. 

We started with wine and hot sourdough bread with butter. O .K. I'm happy already, but it only gets better from here. 

 

Chocolate Candy Class at Dallmann Confections

Chocolate, chocolate ganache, caramel, heavy cream, sparkling wine, what's not to like about this kind of a class. 

And you get to bring home a box full of your creations. 

 

Harris Ranch Pecan Drops

Sugar, pecans, vanilla, salt and egg whites.

That's right, no flour, no butter and you'll make one of the best cookies ever. 

 

Get ready for some moist, chewy, flavorful cookies. 

 

Pecan Squares

These are like tiny pecan pies-chewy, gooey and thick with pecans.

Another Silver Palate Cookbook hit. 

Bet you can't eat just one.