So, the story (sorta) goes like this per Wikipedia: Bernardino Luini, one of Leonardo da Vinci's pupils, was chosen to paint a sanctuary with frescoes and
needed a female model. Luini found his
inspiration in a young widowed innkeeper, who became his model and in most
versions of the story, his lover (swoon!).
The woman wished to give him a gift, so she steeped apricot kernels in
brandy and presented the resulting concoction to a touched Luini. Pretty romantic, yes? Gifts are great, but
girlfriend should have started mass producing the stuff and then opened a chain
of her inns. But, that’s just me. Anyway, this delicious Italian libation gets
our vote and judging by the way our new Amaretto Brownies sold out on Tuesday
at the Westover Hills Farmers Market, we are not alone. Amaretto has a delicate scent and flavor that
pairs well with the chocolate, making it a natural choice for brownies and
pound cakes. We will have the Amaretto
Brownies starting this Saturday at the Hillcrest Farmers Market, 7:00 a.m. –
12:00 Noon, 2200 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, and on Tuesdays at the
Westover Hills Farmers Market @ N. McKinley & Richard B. Hardie Drive (off
Kavanaugh). Haven’t been to either of our
farmers markets yet? It’s time! Come enjoy the summer’s high of tomatoes,
onions, meats, homemade jellies, scone mixes, fresh berries and more.
It is only July (and
hot, hot, HOT!), but since the wonderful Hillcrest Farmers Market runs year
round I have begun planning for the fall and winter months. Here is a little of what the holiday menu will
look like for November and December:
Glazed Cranberry Lemon Pound
Cake (no alcohol)
Bourbon Balls (2 pound
minimum)
Holiday Mocha Rum Cake
w/Peppermint Candy Shavings
Hazelnut Bourbon Torte
Gingerbread Cake (no
alcohol)
Bourbon Pecan Pie &
Tarts
Buttermilk Bourbon Pie
(similar to Chess Pie)
Yes, it is early to
think about these things, but it’s a nice reminder that it will not be this hot
forever ;)
Stay cool!
Katie Connally’s granddaughter
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