Some dishes just stay with you–in a good way. When I was single girl living in the city (many moons ago) I was lucky to have an amazing cheese shop right across the street from my apartment, called lamarca.… Continue reading…
compose yourself
It’s almost April and the weather will have to warm up sooner or later. My mind is already beginning to wander to a repertoire of lighter fare. Simple meals, quickly prepared, promise a new sense of freedom in the… Continue reading…
something fishy going on
Okay, it’s Monday night and I’m feeling like something light. But I also want something with lots of flavor. I often find salmon to be too rich and fatty, and have discovered Arctic Char to be a wonderful alternative. It’s something… Continue reading…
it’s okay to be blue
This is one of my favorite salads. Juicy, slightly bitter endive tossed with creamy, pungent blue cheese and toasted walnuts–a very satisfying combination. Champagne vinegar and minced shallots whisked with walnut oil make for a lovely, nutty dressing; freshly chopped… Continue reading…
pressed for dinner
A few years ago, I made a decision to focus on cooking and eating more fish and vegetables. This was a bit of a departure for my family, and not always well received. But whenever I serve these delicious vegetable… Continue reading…