Backyard Bounty
Thanks to the wonderful summer sun and the daily dose of moisture provided by the fog that rolls in from the ocean and blankets Tam […]
Kitchen Chatter
“What are we having?” “Can I help?” “No toys at the table!” “Eat three bites, then you’ll be done.” “I don’t like chicken.” “Don’t’ play
The Great Gnocchi Incident
I shouldn’t have done it. I shouldn’t have made if from scratch. I should have had done a bit more research. I shouldn’t have had
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The Blueberry Conundrum
I remember several years ago, when our oldest was barely a year old, and my Mom and her husband were visiting. As we sat at
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“Spaet-ZA-la”
Two weeks out of our element, living, breathing, playing and eating at someone else’s home. A simple task when I visit my parents’ alone, but
Tour de Fromage
With the Tour de France in full swing, what better time to enjoy some of the fabulous cheeses which are produced along the route. Ann
What Was I Thinking?
Tonight’s dinner was a disaster. It is definitely a candidate for a full chapter in my What Was I Thinking Cookbook. In my attempt to mix it
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Whoopie! The Gobs are Back!
Yesterday’s New York Times article “Whoopie! Cookie, Pie or Cake, is Having its Moment,” brought to me a flood of excitement. I haven’t had a Whoopie
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Kiss me I’m Irish
The corned beef and cabbage in the slow cooker was a success. Well, most of it was. The corned beef, finished as second favorite, with
The Flavors of Spain – An Interview with James Mellgren
James Mellgren has been in the food business since 1985 as retailer, importer, restaurateur, bartender, author and journalist. He is the author of César: Recipes from
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