A few days ago, my husband and I escaped to Carmel. It was a brief getaway, one centered on enjoying vistas like these as we rode our bikes along the coastal route from Carmel to Pebble Beach to Monterey. Though I've ridden this route more times than I can remember, I still found myself ... Read More
New on the Blog

Chocolate Caramel Tart
In a couple of days it will be my birthday. It's never a big to-do. About 1 out of every 365 people share this day with me, right? That's almost 20 million of us, so the day is not exactly mine. However, I would be lying if I didn't admit that I get just a little giddy inside as the day ... Read More

A Brief Visit to the Windy City & Gorgonzola and Honey Toast
My apologies for neglecting you for almost a week. Life has a way of interfering with cooking and of course, writing all about it. However, my short absence was due to some quality time spent with good friends (and visiting a new city) so I was happy to put down the apron for a few days. I ... Read More

Orecchiette with Brussels Sprouts and Toasted Bread Crumbs
Multiple servings of turkey, first roasted then reintroduced as turkey stew, spiral ham, beef stew, a cheeseburger and countless sticks of pork barbecue--all consumed since Thursday. I happily yielded to this glutton fest disguised as Thanksgiving but I think the party should have ended a ... Read More

Yam and Apple Casserole with Citrus Sauce
Okay, I realize that Thanksgiving is over. If your refrigerator looks anything like mine--overflowing with leftovers--you may not exactly be clamoring to read about yet another Thanksgiving dish. I understand, believe me. Besides the traditional Thanksgiving menu I prepared, the rest of ... Read More

Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies
Each year, at exactly this time, begins a Thanksgiving cooking blitz that doesn't end until Thursday afternoon. I know of people who prep much earlier in the week but I've never gotten into the habit. It's due in part to procrastination and partly my fear that a dish would no longer ... Read More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 81
- 82
- 83
- 84
- 85
- …
- 98
- Next Page »