Oh, hello. It’s been a while. Life has been moving at warp speed since we returned from our recent trip to Los Angeles to bring our daughter to school. And no sooner have we unpacked our bags than we need to pack them again. But I’m getting… Continue reading…
smooth as silk
Chilled Corn Soup with Créme Fraîche & Basil Oil As the sun begins to fade and days get shorter, I’m already waxing nostalgic for this glorious season. Of childhood summer memories, one of my fondest dates from when my family and I lived in upstate… Continue reading…
if you can’t stand the heat
Farro Tuna White Bean Salad Summertime and the living is…lazy. Blame it on an abundance of hot, not humid days and cool moonlit nights. I’ve been in the mood to keep life easy, spending many afternoons soaking up sun on my favorite patch of sand: a… Continue reading…
green with envy
Green Gazpacho It’s kind of a family joke. My grandma, who was an otherwise decent cook, would indoctrinate new members of the family by serving them cold fruit soup. No one is quite sure where she got the idea to offer these unusual concoctions, but I… Continue reading…
cherry, very cordial
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…