I have this sweater. Black wool, full-zip style with a high neck. It has cream piping along the sides and the zipper, including the zippers on the sleeves. Its style is timeless rather than trendy. A sweater for all seasons, it's neither too heavy nor too light. It's at least 10 years ... Read More
Benoîtons with Chocolate Chips
On the day of our departure from France my husband and I rose early. Already on "home" mode, we packed the night before and, after a light breakfast, went about tidying up the apartment we rented during the last half of our vacation (more on this in an upcoming post). It had been a truly ... Read More
Dark Chocolate and Salted Pretzel Tart
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 ... Read More
Chocolate-Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies
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 back ... Read More
Chocolate Caramel Blueberry Trifle
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. ... Read More
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Oat Muffins
Are there foods you really like but don't eat often enough? Not because they're hard to find or to make but because you don't think of them? It may seem silly to not enjoy something so accessible but there are a couple of items that fit into this category for me: tuna salad sandwiches, ... Read More
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