A good, hearty soup is a meal in itself. The queen of hearty, split pea, is simple to throw together, and just requires a little time at the simmer to yield its wonderfully thick, rich complexity. I love the smoky… Continue reading…
spicy sweet salty salad
My kids have flown the proverbial coop. No longer do I have a family of four to feed every night. And so, my eating habits have definitely taken a turn. As my diet changes–less meat, more veggies–so follows my appetite.… Continue reading…
fabulous fungi feast
Ok, so this was totally insane. I found a pound–a pound!–of chanterelle mushrooms at Costco for $8.99. You heard me. Ridiculous, when you consider that chanterelle mushrooms, a culinary delicacy, usually sell for $20 or more per pound. And these mushrooms… Continue reading…
chop, chop
After dropping our daughter off at her college dorm on a recent visit to Boston, we popped into a happening restaurant near our hotel for an after dinner drink. As we sat at the bar sipping our cocktails, we noticed… Continue reading…
what to eat on a blustery night
Oh, my. The weather has been absolutely crazy here in the northeast. In just the past few months, we’ve experienced an earthquake, a hurricane, and a snowstorm in October! Not to belabor the point, but what’s going on outside very… Continue reading…