Knowing all the cooking that I do, you’ll be surprised to hear this: I have never made my own beef stock from scratch. Oh yes, I’m a pro at throwing together a rich, flavorful chicken stock (recipe here) and have… Continue reading…
my pride and joy
Please excuse me while I gush. My kids are both in college now…where did the time go? I’m sure many of you can commiserate with me about all the years of making tough parenting decisions, the many sleepless nights spent… Continue reading…
a responsible splurge
I am becoming more mindful of the ingredients that I cook with these days. After (finally) viewing the documentary, Food Inc., I have a new perspective on which proteins and vegetables I choose to consume and serve to my family. Organic,… 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…
down argentine way
Guess I’m in a nostalgic mood these days. Love these old movies…and tap dancing? Who could be better than the Nicholas Brothers? Just look at these guys cut it–wow! Gets me in the mood for a little Chimichurri sauce, that Argentine… Continue reading…