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…
my story, sad but true
The blogosphere is all abuzz right now about THE hot ingredient of the season. Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are as highly prized as they are elusive. If you can find them in your market, man, you are one lucky… Continue reading…
plenty to cook
My favorite gift received over the holidays is something I had been lusting after for months. Yes, no surprise, it was a cookbook. But not just any cookbook. Plenty, by Yotam Ottolenghi, is a collection of recipes that will make you… Continue reading…
the crowd pleaser
Whew. The kids have finished their winter breaks and gone back to their respective schools. I have to admit that–much as I love them–I’ve come to appreciate the quiet calm when they’re not here. When they are home, they’re a happy distraction… Continue reading…