I learn something new in the kitchen every day. And it’s amazing to me when I discover an idea that’s so obvious, yet it never occurred to me before. Something like this: a simple swap of ingredients can change an… Continue reading…
eye candy
I’m a big proponent of seasonal cooking: using ingredients that are fresh and local; creating the flavors that we crave at the moment. It keeps things interesting in the kitchen. Fall screams slow braises, rich soups, pumpkins, apples and,… 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…
catering: hors d’oeuvres party, part III
Finally, the hard work was over. The menu was developed and finalized. The recipes had been tested and broken down. Ingredients were shopped, chopped and popped into containers. Everything that could be prepped was ready. Now it was time for the… Continue reading…