There’s something about putting together a chocolate dessert that is so satisfying (lemon desserts, too, for that matter). For Easter lunch with my family I was asked to bring something sweet. A cake is what first came to mind but a few days before Easter I picked up my iPad and flipped through old [...]
My stove has been doing the strangest thing for the last couple of years. When the range is warm from the oven or broiler being used, I can’t use the low setting of my front burners without the igniter clicking incessantly. Over time, I’ve figured out that If I turn on one of the [...]
Though I generally lean towards simple, classic foods, putting a twist on an old favorite can be a treat for the taste buds, too. I’ve shared quite a few recipes here that I’ve left my mark on by putting what some might consider an unusual spin or two–but mostly, they’ve been well received. I’ve [...]
During a quick visit to Anthropologie last week I picked up a cookbook dedicated to vanilla recipes. Of the two camps, vanilla and chocolate, I have always been loyal to the latter but lately I’ve found myself craving vanilla flavors. I believe that part of my aversion to vanilla as a child was because [...]
I’m on a mission to try all the fitness classes at my neighborhood gym. I signed up years ago to have a place to work out when bad weather wouldn’t permit me to run or ride my bike. I’ve taken advantage of the swimming pool, the weight room and the cardio machines; I even [...]
