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Coleton Fishacre - Inside the House

Coleton Fishacre has been described as "the perfect combination of the simple architecture and high standards of craftmanship of the nineteenth century Arts and Crafts movement with the modernity of the Jazz Age." I was told that there are not that many Art Deco style houses in the UK and this is one of the few private residences that are open to the public. Among the furnishings are Lalique wall lights, an eighteenth century Venetian chandelier and a carpet designed by Marion Dorn. Most of the furniture was designed by the architect of the house, Oswald Milne.   After Rowland and Freda Smith bought the house in 1949, they did not make many changes and the furnishings that they didn't use were stored. After the National Trust took over the property, they meticulously recreated the furnishings based on photographs that had appeared in Country Life magazine.   The library, pictured above and below, features a celebrated wind-dial map that was created by noted mapmaker Georg...
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Katharine Hepburn's Brownies

As a big fan of both Katharine Hepburn and brownies, I've always wanted to try this recipe. I finally got around to making them this past weekend and they were well worth the wait. In fact, this will now be my "go to" recipe for brownies. They have a crackly crust but are wonderfully moist and chewy on the inside and deliciously chocolaty. And best of all, very easy to make!

Ingredients:
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 (1 stick) cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
2. Butter and flour an 8-inch baking pan.
3. Melt unsweetened chocolate and butter over very low heat in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of about 1 1/2 inches of simmering water, whisking until smooth.
4. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs and vanilla.
5. Whisk in the flour and salt, until well blended.
6. Stir in the nuts.
7. Spread the batter in the baking pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove the pan to a rack to cool completely. Cut into 9 brownies.

Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. LKTFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Does the recipe end, "Cut into 9 brownies. Oh, who are you kidding? Just eat the whole pan." Those look really good.

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  2. Phillip OliverFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    LKT, that's what I did! :)

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  3. scottweberpdxFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    mmmmm...i'm so gonna make these!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Can't wait to try this! Does it fit into my "healthy eating" plan?

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  5. Susan in the Pink HatFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    These are the standard brownies around here and have been for years. Best when eaten watching "The Philadelphia Story." Milkshakes should be reserved for "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner."

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  6. debsgardenFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I am trying to lose weight, and you are not helping! But, of course, my diet does allow one serving of chocolate per day, otherwise I can't possibly stick to it. These look fabulous!

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  7. meemsnycFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I love brownies. I'll have to try this recipe. Yummy.

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  8. sweetbayFebruary 7, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I second LKT's comment. :)

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  9. still goodFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    OK I have to make these. My favorite brownie recipe right now is Molly Wizenberg's. I'll see what I think after I make these.

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  10. serial tillerFebruary 8, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    I would feel so fancy and important eating these! looks good!

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  11. DarlaFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Oh my, YUMMY!

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  12. Dig, Grow, Compost, BlogFebruary 8, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Yummo! I just watched Alton Brown make brownies last night. Reminded me how much I like them. Now you're pushing them. Must get some ...

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  13. The Redneck RosarianFebruary 10, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    Got to try these!

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