Spring is actually starting to feel like, well, Spring. Bright, seasonably warm days intersperse with damp, cool ones, making the common cold a common complaint heard round these parts lately. Almost caught one myself this week, so I decided that… Continue reading…
my story, sad but true
The blogosphere is all abuzz right now about THE hot ingredient of the season. Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are as highly prized as they are elusive. If you can find them in your market, man, you are one lucky… Continue reading…
cooking it old school
Growing up, there was one special dish that was de rigueur for my family’s festive occasions. My grandma’s lasagna. Let me make it clear right from the start that we are in no way Italian. So, I’m not really sure how… Continue reading…
a romantic repast
Wow, so much pressure to post an appropriate recipe for Valentine’s Day. Honestly, I didn’t want to think about cooking–I was kinda hoping to be taken out to a swanky place instead (which, thanks to my loving husband, I was).… Continue reading…
a scrumptious start
My, my. The holidays were quite the whirlwind. Cooking, cooking and more cooking…well worth the effort to spend wonderful time with family and friends. And then, just when I thought it was safe to come out of the kitchen, it… Continue reading…