I was a few days into my South America trip when I decided to check my work email and found this message: "Jean, we saved a piece of lemon cake for you in the freezer. You'll really like it." Knowing my penchant for all things lemony, my office friends thoughtfully set ... Read More
Intermission
In case you are wondering where I am, I am in the middle of an adventure. Having lots of fun--seeing new places and eating very well...too well! Will share with you very soon! ... Read More
Spicy Pork Stew
I will spare you the twaddle tonight. It is quite late in the evening, my eyelids are getting heavy and all I want is my bed. Sleep has been elusive these last few days but I may finally have a chance at a good night's rest tonight. It has been a busy last couple of weeks and I will ... Read More
Tapas: Peri Peri Pepper-Almond Dip with Marinated Anchovies
In the kitchen, I have lately found myself stuck in a box, a Jean in the Box, if you will. The lid is tightly closed and I wait for someone to turn the crank so I can spring out and be freed from my limited views on dinner. I have been serving conventional dinner items--soup, salad, ... Read More
Coconut-Almond Torte
When work makes no demands on my time, Thursdays end up being my free days. Not free in the sense that I have no responsibilities. Rather, they are spent on chores that have accumulated during the week, exercise that has been neglected and of course, cooking. But my time is my own ... Read More
Ligurian Lemon Cake with Meringue Topping
The overall success of this simple cake is but a tiny consolation for one low point the previous night. It was shaping up to be a fun evening. We were guests in our friends' home, enjoying wine with appetizers and anticipating a delicious meal based on the aromas coming from the kitchen. ... Read More
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