Review

So apparently the shortbread was QUITE the hit at the Olli house. I even got a cute lil note with it saying just how much they enjoyed it! This makes me feel confident that when i make it tomorrow, it will be just as good.

Anna and I have been talking a BUNCH about the upcoming Memorial Day feast and things are in pretty good shape. We plan on prepping most of the evening on Saturday, then doing the final prep between 2 and 6 on Sunday at the BBQ house. There's alot to be done and alot to be bought, but I think we're going to be able to pull it off without any major hiccups.

We've also been discussing the future of this blog when I move out to NYC. Its not only going to contain my rants, raves, and reviews, but also thanks to some sweet technological capabilities, instructional cooking videos! *A has so sweetly taken on the responsibility of being Ms Jones' Sous Chef. So its going to be quite the adventure watching a pastry chef in training paired with a sous in training. What it really boils down to is neither of us really have a grasp on what we're doing, so its going to be interesting documenting both of our progress right here in Ms Jones Kitchen.
Also under discussion is the eventual start of Sweet Cuppin Cakes. I think we're leaning towards our home base location in the Cleveland area. But the biz won't be officially started until 1) I've been able to pay off a good portion of my student loan, 2) I get enough experience post graduation under my belt to feel more confident in my own skills, and 3) we have enough capital to really do this on our own.

I have also been thinking about cupcake recipes...specifically ones using Marscarpone cheese. When I was fortunate enough to have cable TV access this past weekend, Giada DeLaurentis...as much as her pronounciations grate on my skin like a Microplane zester...had one that I really would like to try:

1 box white cake mix
2 egg whites
8oz softened Marscarpone cheese
scant 1/4 cup oil
1 cup water

So this, after the Memorial Day Feast and my spa party 'refreshments' are done, will be the first priority in Ms Jones Kitchen. Its time to be more creative.

Tonight, its recipe prep after making Tilapia.

I was also pleased to see that this blog is reaching people I never thought it would. I was contacted by a person who works for Fox Network, after she read my post talking about Anthony Bourdain's 'The Nasty Bits.' There was a short lived TV series on Fox not too long ago spun off his book 'Kitchen Confidential.' Apparently that series is now on DVD and this person wants me to review the set and post it on here! So that's something to look forward too :)

I have to email Lora Brody and tell her the shortbread was a supreme success!

ps - if you live in the Toledo area...EAT KATZ SISTERS CHEESECAKE!!!!!!