SPANK Your Palate

01/09/2026

Have you ever seen a square hard boiled egg? I have. I have the apparatus that creates them. They’re perfect for square crackers slices. 

12/13/2025

Busy week picked persimmons on Wednesday dehydrated on Thursday bagged them and then made persimmon simple syrup for gifts and ice cubes for my bourbon. A simple delight during the holidays. 

11/28/2025

Here is a simple, easy Thanksgiving meal for four people! Including a fresh salad from my garden and a local wine. Don’t overcomplicate things. with a little prep, you can have meals in minutes. and an easy cleanup. We also had a great game of Qwrikle of which I won :-)

11/26/2025

My heart is full!!!! Gratitude for having an advisor that is on call 24/7.
I asked ChatGPT for best beer advice/recommendation to add to a Beer Batter Bread mix to be served with Lamb. I was thinking Belgium White. This is the response I received in 10 seconds.

For beer-batter bread, the beer you choose changes both the flavor and color of the loaf. Since it’s going with lamb, here’s how each choice will behave and which is best:

Best Choice for Lamb Pairing
⭐ Belgian White (Witbier) — Top Pick

Light citrus and spice notes

Soft wheat flavor

Doesn’t overwhelm the lamb

Makes a tender, slightly aromatic bread

Why it works: Lamb is rich and savory; the brightness of a Belgian white keeps the bread from feeling heavy and complements lamb beautifully.

Other Options (Ranked)
2️⃣ Guinness (Stout)

Deep, malty, roasted flavor

Makes a darker, denser loaf

Slight bitterness and molasses tones

Good if: You want a hearty bread with a rich, almost rye-like flavor.
Note: Delicious—but can overshadow delicate lamb preparations unless your lamb dish is bold (roasted with herbs, garlic, or a stout gravy).

3️⃣ Lager

Mild, clean, neutral

Safest, most subtle flavor

Bread rises well and tastes classic

Good if: You want a simple bread that won’t influence the meal too much.
Not as exciting, but very dependable.

Recommendation Summary

For the best match with lamb: 🇧🇪 Belgian White

For bold, dark, hearty bread: 🍺 Guinness

For mild, classic bread: 🍻 Lager

If you tell me your lamb preparation (roasted, grilled, Mediterranean spices, mint, etc.), I can give an exact pairing!

11/19/2025

If you need help, if you don’t bake if you want to serve a fabulous dessert throughout your holidays, you need to contact Mimi ! It’s a no-brainer 

10/23/2025

Wow over the top!!

Decorate a Halloween table with a skeleton and a delicious charcuterie platter.
https://mideas.co/SdqrO

10/12/2025

Last year‘s pumpkin stew. And this year‘s pumpkin for this year‘s stew. Thank you, Marie Hall and the Living Smart, Farmers Markets for the perfect pumpkin. 

10/11/2025

Nailed it!