Pickled Cherry Salad I’m feeling rejuvenated after a brief hiatus. We had a lovely visit with family in Montreal, city of great restaurants and magnificent open air markets. My pantry is now packed with delectable European jams, mustards, oils, and foie gras and ready for new challenges. Coming home, I was tickled to discover… Continue reading…
american pie
Cherry Pie My many subscriptions to food magazines are supposed to keep me up to date on the latest food trends and recipes. The problem is I can’t always find the time to read them all. But the photo of a sour cherry pie… Continue reading…
crunch time
Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Rolls with Two Dipping Sauces Memorial Day weekend is upon us already; summer is just around the corner, I can smell it! And though the weather hasn’t fully caught up yet, my appetite is changing. Summer rolls are what I… Continue reading…
guilty pleasure
Nutella Banana Bread Not sure how I first got the idea to eat frosting out of the can. But I do remember this: the summer I was 13, I was hired as a part-time babysitter for my neighbors. I loved playing… Continue reading…
throwback triptych
The wicked winter has taken its toll on me: I am very much under the weather. But I couldn’t leave you without some cooking inspiration this week. So here I share (or re-share) three posts from Februaries past. I can proudly… Continue reading…