For many years, it has been our long-standing summer tradition to gather family and friends, along with a loaf of bread, some runny cheese, and a bottle of wine–or two, or three–and enjoy a picnic in the park.… Continue reading…
whet your whistle
The Fourth of July holiday has come and gone–we had a swell time and I hope you did, too. Summer is now officially in full swing and has arrived with a bang, not a whimper. It has been steamin’ hot around these… Continue reading…
plenty to cook
My favorite gift received over the holidays is something I had been lusting after for months. Yes, no surprise, it was a cookbook. But not just any cookbook. Plenty, by Yotam Ottolenghi, is a collection of recipes that will make you… Continue reading…
dessert jewel
The heat is on! The holiday season is here and there’ll be many occasions to dine and dazzle our family and friends over the next month. Here is a dessert that delivers a lot of wow without a lot of… Continue reading…
spicy sweet salty salad
My kids have flown the proverbial coop. No longer do I have a family of four to feed every night. And so, my eating habits have definitely taken a turn. As my diet changes–less meat, more veggies–so follows my appetite.… Continue reading…