2009-11-10 Tuesday

I went to my girlfriend, Rebecca’s jewelry party.  I had it on my calendar as 7-9:30 when in fact it was 5-7.  Whoops.  I visited for a while.  She’s got lots of neat vintage costume jewelry, which is really not my thing.  If it’s your thing, let me know and I’ll connect you!

Cranberry Compote

1 cup fresh cranberries

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup brandy

3 tablespoons water. 

Boil until cranberries are tender.

Martha Stewart suggests this be served warm over shortbread cookies spread with mascarpone cheese.

We enjoyed this on Triscuits spread with mascarpone cheese.  It’s also good cold and stirred into cottage cheese.  Tomorrow morning I’m going to stir some into my oatmeal.  I also think goat cheese would be a good substitue for the mascarpone on Triscuits.