In mid-January, I made a new, improved version (to my taste, that is) of Hummingbird Cake* for the birthday of my friend Chun Ming, with whom I play Mahjongg occasionally. Previously I made the classic version with canned, crushed pineapple and roasted pecans last year but with Ermine frosting. This year I bought fresh pineapple, … More New! New Cookie! Hummingbird Jones
It’s just after midnight here in Seattle and time to wish my Chinese friends happiness in the Lunar New Year. We celebrated with an excellent catered dinner of beef fried noodles, savory green beans, assorted platters of authentic Chinese cuisine and … my yearly contribution of some sort of almond cookie. I plated them on … More Lunar New Year 2026: Year of The Fire Horse
New and exciting! Caramel Apple Pie Jones, the newest cookie in my Jones’ line. So, I was right. My Apple Pie Salted Caramel Chip Cookie (below) is now happier than ever, having joined my exclusive Joneses with piped Penuche and Dark Chocolate Jonesing. Just when I think that I’ve exhausted the flavors and textures of … More New Cookie! Caramel Apple Pie Jones
Ms Chef in Seattle 