Author Archives: Joe

Not-So-Lost Bread with Caramelized Apple and Carrot Syrup

For those that have visited this blog before–and have taken interest in the food/recipes potion of it–you know that my son’s favorite breakfast is homemade French toast. In archaic Louisiana French patois this dish is of course referred to as pain purdue, or “lost bread,” making reference to the fact that it is often madeContinue reading “Not-So-Lost Bread with Caramelized Apple and Carrot Syrup”

>Not-So-Lost Bread with Caramelized Apple and Carrot Syrup

> For those that have visited this blog before–and have taken interest in the food/recipes potion of it–you know that my son’s favorite breakfast is homemade French toast. In archaic Louisiana French patois this dish is of course referred to as pain purdue, or “lost bread,” making reference to the fact that it is oftenContinue reading “>Not-So-Lost Bread with Caramelized Apple and Carrot Syrup”

A Winter’s Eve

It’s unusually warm out tonight for this time of year (41F / 5C); tomorrow or the next day it’s supposed to be as warm as 50F / 10C. The temperatures seem a bit odd but I’m not complaining…after the past month-long cold snap this is a welcome relief. Anyhow, as I left my house thisContinue reading “A Winter’s Eve”

James Allen Quote

As the flower opens its petals to receive the morning light, so open your soul more and more to the glorious light of Truth. Soar upward upon the wings of aspiration; be fearless, and believe in the loftiest possibilities.—James Allen, from The Way of Peace I first came across his little but powerful book, AsContinue reading “James Allen Quote”

A Starry Night, a Minor Confession, and Bicycle Therapy

The Starry Night by Vincent van Gough. The past four days I’ve had off of work; today was my first day back. And being the holiday weekend I had family obligations and barely used my bike(s)…much to my chagrin I mostly drove these past four days. Come to think of it I was barely outContinue reading “A Starry Night, a Minor Confession, and Bicycle Therapy”

>A Starry Night, a Minor Confession, and Bicycle Therapy

> The Starry Night by Vincent van Gough. The past four days I’ve had off of work; today was my first day back. And being the holiday weekend I had family obligations and barely used my bike(s)…much to my chagrin I mostly drove these past four days. Come to think of it I was barelyContinue reading “>A Starry Night, a Minor Confession, and Bicycle Therapy”

Tomato and Spinach Swirly Two-Toned Sandwich Bread

  This is a simple technique I’ve used for years to give bread a dramatic look when sliced. I made this for our Christmas eve dinner at my sisters house. The way to make it is quite simple: lay two different raw bread doughs on top of each other and roll them up. When itContinue reading “Tomato and Spinach Swirly Two-Toned Sandwich Bread”