September is upon us and I can’t let summer slip away without sharing one of my favorite things. If you’ve spent any time reading this blog, you know how much I love soup, especially the chilled varieties like this, and this, and these. But… Continue reading…
summer stunner
This is, hands down, my new favorite dish. Back in the day when I was young and fancy free, one of the few meals I would (could) make for myself was poached salmon. And I would make it often. It was… Continue reading…
recipe redux
Growing up, my parents would often entertain friends on the weekend, when my mom would practice her fancy cooking. My brother and I would benefit greatly from those parties–we’d wake up early the next morning and scamper downstairs to feast… Continue reading…
the switcheroo
I learn something new in the kitchen every day. And it’s amazing to me when I discover an idea that’s so obvious, yet it never occurred to me before. Something like this: a simple swap of ingredients can change an… Continue reading…
compose yourself
It’s almost April and the weather will have to warm up sooner or later. My mind is already beginning to wander to a repertoire of lighter fare. Simple meals, quickly prepared, promise a new sense of freedom in the… Continue reading…