I feel the cooking itch coming back in a big way. After a long, lazy summer of simply prepared meals, I’m starting to get excited about spending serious time in the kitchen building complex flavors. Some of the most tasty… Continue reading…
decadent delight
Once in a while, we all deserve to indulge a little. You know you want to. I reserve this rich and luscious casserole for special occasions, particularly when little kids are involved–it’s a good excuse. Definitely not on any weight-conscious… Continue reading…
dinner party: the finale
So far, our evening is going swimmingly well. We toast each other over dry martinis, and enjoy a few too many gougeres. At the dinner table, we clink glasses of burgundy wine, as bowls of steaming Boeuf Bourguignon are passed. The creamy… Continue reading…
dinner party: the love story continues
And so the preparations for my fabulous evening go on. My Boeuf Bourguignon is simmering on the stove, my table is set, my music selected. In keeping with my French theme, I’m beginning the evening with a couple of light hors… Continue reading…
dinner party: a love story in three acts
There’s almost nothing I enjoy more than entertaining family and friends. I delight in every part of the process: selecting the menu, making my lists, shopping for ingredients, prepping the dishes, setting the table and choosing the platters, planning every… Continue reading…