The wicked winter has taken its toll on me: I am very much under the weather. But I couldn’t leave you without some cooking inspiration this week. So here I share (or re-share) three posts from Februaries past. I can proudly… Continue reading…
my valentine date
Here’s my sweet treat for you on Valentine’s Day. I’m waxing nostalgic again with a recipe that was one of my Grandma Bea’s favorites. These delectable date and nut squares must have been a popular goodie at her weekly bridge… Continue reading…
sticky sweet memories
Something about the cold weather makes me nostalgic–maybe remembering simpler times helps me chase the winter blues. When I was a little girl, the most iconic food in my memory was the sweet treat my grandma always had at the… Continue reading…
we’re makin’ bacon
Today, courtesy of a college spring break, my guest chef is my beautiful and talented daughter, Sophie. While home, she wanted to bake up a batch of oatmeal raisin cookies for her boyfriend and, when looking for a recipe, stumbled across this… Continue reading…
my new inspiration
When Gourmet folded in 2009, my heart broke. That magazine had been a fixture in my home my whole life. It educated me, inspired me, and helped me to develop a lifelong passion for food and the culture of food.… Continue reading…