Coconut Lime Profiteroles

A good friend The Jo, and I will be baking up a storm in a few weeks for charity.
All around the world people are making it their goal to help Japan in the wake of their devastation in any way they can.

I was approached via another foodie to help out by donating our time and baked goods for the Toronto Bakes for Japan initiative and immediately I was brainstorming, creating and salivating.
I didn't have to ask Jo twice, she was on board as soon as I mentioned baking, together - DONE!

On April 10th we will be bringing down our goods and helping out selling - so if you are in Toronto, or know anyone in the area, please check out the website for the locations and show your support.

We are thinking of making eclairs.  We wanted something eye and palate pleasing and something a little unique to bake sales. 

This got me thinking....I have never made a choux pastry before, I should really make sure I can do it first before I commit to 100+ eclairs.
You wouldn't want to come and buy a boat like pastry that sinks would you?  I didn't think so.

Since I am trying to watch my weight for the wedding I figured making a batch of eclairs might not be the best for my waistline so I decided profiteroles would do the trick.  A few for dessert tonight and since I am off tomorrow to a dinner party I will bring the rest.

Now, traditionally they can be sandwiched with a frozen treat such as ice cream, gelato or yogurt, alternately they are filled with pastry or whipped cream.

This is where we get interesting, I happened to be listening to Coconut by Harry Nilsson (which can be heard of the Practical Magic soundtrack or by clicking the coconut link) and dancing around the living room this afternoon, Coconut...Lime....Cream, enough said....
Enjoy!

A Blog Name Which Needs to Live Up to It's Name!

Let me first off say that from this post on I am going to be posting the musical inspirations behind a dish or what I am listening to when my food thoughts arrive.  I have just adapted my tag line to reflect why I started this blog, to eat good food and to enjoy good music.

It has always been in my heart and life since a very young age. 
For as long as I can remember my dad was in a band (in his younger days - now he rocks out in the basement, poor mom).  I used to love going to see his band practices.
I can remember sitting in one of his friends' guitar cases at the foot of the bass drum watching, listening and dreaming.
I have learned over the years to play guitar and I LOVE to sing (in the car, in the proverbial shower and even in public - after a few beverages of course)
Recently my parents purchased and ran a music store in a small town in Ontario, Canada.  I have to say it saddened me a little the day they decided to sell.

My blog title comes from a song title, if you didn't know - a great hard metal band from the 80's, Van Halen.

They were big in the 80's, which is an era that I honestly can say I am not a huge fan of, but they have done well over the decades and I do enjoy their tunes.

I usually am listening to some melodies during the day and I thought I should really start throwing that in to my posts since the title of my blog is based on music as well as food, my two loves (other than my son and fiance).

So, from now on, my posts will either show what I am listening to or what inspired my dishes. 
If you have your own band or have friends that have a band and want me to give em a looksee send it over!  I love indy music and I am all about passing along great things!!  Alternately if you have a favorite tune send that to me too, by comment or by email, I'll give it a listen :)
Back to groovin and bakin....

I'm Listening to: Running With the Devil, Van Halen, 1978 (the year I was born, and fitting for this post!)

White Asparagus Gratin

Oh boy was there a fight at dinner last night!
Little Ugh hates, and when I say hate I mean loathes, asparagus. It is one of the very few veggie that he could do without. 
I am sure if we allowed our puppy to eat table scraps he'd be nonchalantly whisking it onto the floor for Dion, batting his long eyelashes and coyally (is that a word?) flipping his bangs at me.

So fight numero uno, "Mom, you know I hate asparagus (in the most annoying of teenager whines)...can't I just have extra rice and eat some carrots instead?" NO
Part duex - Mr. BM and his animosity towards rice. It doesn't matter how many times I try to prepare it different ways he still detests it.
"Babe, how bout I give him my rice and I will eat his asparagus?" NO
Hey, did you like that?  Two different languages in one paragraph - who says I am not multilingual?!

Guess what boys...momma doesn't own a restaurant!  Eat what I give you and like it! :)

This interlude was to blindside you so when I tell you that Little Ugh ate all (the 3 pieces I gave him) his asparagus he didn't actually "barf" and maybe even enjoyed it (slightly).
Mom 1, boys 0!!
Bring IT