A few years ago I discovered my neighborhood used book store. It's a not-so-tiny-but-still-cozy place with a steady stream of previously-loved books flowing in. I don't know why it took me so long to realize that it would be a wonderful source for old cookbooks--maybe I feared that I'd hurt ... Read More
Homemade Spaghetti with Shallots, Sage, Lemons & Anchovies
I reached a very important cooking milestone this weekend. I learned to make my very own fresh pasta! I see you snickering. Big deal, you might say, and now I would tend to agree. I was just so intimidated by the process. I purchased my pasta-making equipment over three years ago and ... Read More
Bacon, Asparagus & Cheddar Quiche
I'm so thrilled about today's post. I'm visiting over at my friend Maureen's--you all must know her, the author of Orgasmic Chef. It's impossible to visit Maureen without walking away smiling. She has a way of making you feel at home when you visit her and her sense of humor coupled with her ... Read More
Red Rice with Roasted Squash, Fennel and Beets
My husband has this silly notion that I need to eat meat every single day. I don't understand where he's gotten this idea. Yes, I like to eat meat. No, I probably won't ever become a vegetarian. Each time he jests (not maliciously) about my carnivorous inclinations, I laugh (not sincerely). ... Read More
Marinated Feta Cheese
Raise your hand if your weekly grocery run involves more than a few stops. For me, it's Sigona's for produce, Robert's for meat, Trader Joe's for some favorite items and Safeway for other things. This doesn't include the stops at the Asian market and the Latin market when the pantry is ... Read More
Chocolate Cookies
The morning fog is lingering just a bit longer these days. When I stepped out for a late morning jog cloud cover kept me cool for the entire 6-mile loop when normally the shade-less route would have had me sweating by the end of Mile 1. Out of the blue the other night, lightning flashed ... Read More
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