Isn’t it funny how the most mortifying moments of your life are some of the most vivid images your memory conjures? I haven’t been able to pick up Easter candy for the last 40 years without recalling one of the earliest times I embarrassed the heck out of myself (I wish I could say it […]
I’ve always been one to choose seasonal ingredients when I cook. For one, seasonal ingredients are usually cheaper – but most importantly, seasonal ingredients are picked at the peak of their freshness so they taste great. The one season I wait on all year is fall. There is something about squash, sweet potatoes, hearty greens, […]
You know, the path to hell is paved with good intentions. In my quest to use as many strawberries while they are in season, I end up with an overabundance of Balsamic Strawberry Preserves. I just trade one problem for another (the story of my life). So with a plethora of preserves, I had to […]
Mango and Blueberry Galette (or is it Crostada?) I’ve got a friend who owns a bakery. She makes these wonderful dessert bites; little hors d’oeuvres that seem like they should be on display rather than eaten. Unfortunately, I have neither the skill nor the patience for that. My desserts lean heavily towards the rustic. It […]
I had one of those moments the other day. I don’t like to talk about it too much because it’s kind of embarrassing, even though it happens to all of us. Luckily the moments are rare and mostly fleeting – I decided to make a virtuous dessert. I don’t know what possessed me. I’d like […]
