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…
sweet victory
It’s time for Super Bowl and I have to say that, this year, I’m more excited about it than ever. Under my son’s tutelage (thanks Julian), I am actually beginning to approach an understanding of football and it doesn’t hurt… Continue reading…
a thanksgiving offering
It doesn’t happen very often, but I’m actually not going to be cooking a Thanksgiving meal this year. I feel a little bad about this–for me, this holiday is a cook’s dream and I always look forward to planning an elaborate… 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…
dinner party: the finale
So far, our evening is going swimmingly well. We toast each other over dry martinis, and enjoy a few too many gougeres. At the dinner table, we clink glasses of burgundy wine, as bowls of steaming Boeuf Bourguignon are passed. The creamy… Continue reading…