A good, hearty soup is a meal in itself. The queen of hearty, split pea, is simple to throw together, and just requires a little time at the simmer to yield its wonderfully thick, rich complexity. I love the smoky… Continue reading…
fabulous fungi feast
Ok, so this was totally insane. I found a pound–a pound!–of chanterelle mushrooms at Costco for $8.99. You heard me. Ridiculous, when you consider that chanterelle mushrooms, a culinary delicacy, usually sell for $20 or more per pound. And these mushrooms… Continue reading…
a perfect potage
I know, when it comes to soup, I tend to wax poetic. But I never tire of the magic that happens when you throw a bunch of ingredients in a pot, heat it up, give it a stir now… Continue reading…
a responsible splurge
I am becoming more mindful of the ingredients that I cook with these days. After (finally) viewing the documentary, Food Inc., I have a new perspective on which proteins and vegetables I choose to consume and serve to my family. Organic,… 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…