Thursday, September 30, 2010

Pancake Bar and Citrus Pancakes

The story behind these photos goes like this. Girl meets Boy.  Girl and Boy have first date over a pancake meal. Girl and Boy decide to get married and have a "Breakfast at Sunset" themed wedding that included a pancake bar.  Pancake Bar = fun brunch idea to steal borrow someday.  Just add different types of syrup, fresh fruit, fresh squeezed orange juice and mimosa's and viola you have yourself an instant breakfast brunch. Talk about a great way to start the day!



I want to go a step further and try a new recipe. Citrus Pancakes sound like yummy goodness plus they also seem easy to make.  If you try them before I do please let me know how they turn out. I hope they are delicious.
Citrus Pancakes
Makes 12, 4-inch pancakes

3 cups pancake batter of your choice
Zest of 2 lemons, 2 limes, or 1 orange (your choice depending on the type of pancakes you want)
2/3 fresh whole milk-ricotta cheese
Peanut oil (for the griddle)
Butter (for griddle and serving)
Warm Grade B Maple Syrup (for serving)*

* Who knew there were different grades of maple syrup? Grade B is a dark syrup. Apparently there is a rating system!

Preparation
1. Stir the pancake batter and zest together in a bowl.
2. Ever so gently fold in the ricotta cheese.  Take care not to destroy its texture.
3. Prepare the griddle.
4. Drop the pancake batter on the griddle according to the instructions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until bubbles appear on almost the entire surface of the pancakes.
5. Turn and very gently tap the pancakes with a metal spatula to make them uniform in thickness.
6. Cook until second side is golden, about 2 minutes, and serve on A-side up.
7. Enjoy your delicious goodness! (I added this one...)

Photos via Green Wedding Shoes; Recipe via Epicurious from the book Eat Me by Kenny Shopsin. Recipe renamed by Mrs. B.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Table Top Idea

As someone who loves photography there is no way I could pass up posting this great tabletop idea. What a great way to incorporate your pictures: make a table runner out of them! I can already imagine the great conversation around the table as a result of something as simple as this. Note to self....do this for the next gathering.....


photos via Oh So Beautiful Paper

Monday, September 27, 2010

Cocktail Napkins & Giveaway

I think having a set of cotton or linen cocktail napkins should be in everyone's linen closet or displayed on a really cool bar cart, a popular design trend these days.  You can go the traditional monogram route, which I am a fan of.  Or have fun and incorporate your favorite motif.  Such a small detail goes a long way.  Here are are a couple of examples that have caught my eye. 



In honor of my birthday (October 1) I will be selecting one reader to be the winner of  new set of 4 cotton/linen embroidered cocktail napkins. You will be receiving the set shown in the picture below.  In order for a chance to win all you need to do is simply add a comment to this post telling me what you've enjoyed most about my new little blog. Posts must be dated no later than Friday, October 1, 2010. Check back on this post to see who is selected and be sure to congratulate the new winner!  The winner will be posted on Saturday, October 2, 2010.  Good luck!

***WE HAVE A WINNER****
I picked a winner at random and "All Things Yummy" is the lucky one! Please email me your address so you can receive your gift! Congratulations!


Top photos via Gracious Style; Mddle photos via Wisteria; Bottom photos by Mrs. B

Friday, September 24, 2010

Happy Friday! Happy Weekend!

I hope you have a fabulous weekend.  What do you have planned? Tomorrow I am going to get my hair done and get dressed up for a wonderful night on the town.

Mr. B....if you are reading this....I look forward to a wonderful weekend with you......It's going to be a blast!

Photo from Harper's Bazaar via MyVintage VougeModel: Anne St. Marie

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Scenic Dining in Rome: Aroma at the Palazzo Manfredi

Italy is always on my mind. Always. There is no place I would rather be. Really. It has been a few years since I have have been to Rome but next time I am there I definitely want to check out the roof top restaurant, Aroma, at the 16 room Palazzo Manfredi Roma hotel. The Aroma restaurant has the most stunning view in Rome over looking the Colosseum. Doesn't it look like the perfect place to have a meal? I am sure I can linger here for hours. With a backdrop as stunning as the Colosseum, why would anyone ever want to leave?!


The hotel is owned by Counts Gofredo and Leonardo Manfredi and has recently undergone a renovation. The colors and design of the new hotel and restaurant respect the history of such a historic area while providing new life to the hotel.
 
Interiors.
   
   

Entertaining.

Cuisine.



Photos via Palazzo Manfredi.