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
Chocolate-Raspberry (Birthday) Cake
I will let you in on a little secret. Since waxing poetic two posts ago about the merits of growing up (euphemism for getting old?), my attitude has encroached on negative territory a few times. I still stand behind all I said two weeks ago. My angst about approaching this milestone ... Read More
Pastéis de Nata
Thoughts of my visit to Portugal a few years ago always evoke warm feelings for the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of Lisbon, azure skies and equally blue waters of the Algarve coastline. Also vivid in my mind are the cork oaks that stood proudly along the country roads. The tree trunks were in ... Read More
On Growing Up and an Ultra-Rich Chocolate Cake
Life has a way of working out...if you let it do its thing. I didn't become aware of my controlling nature until I reached my thirties (which will be history in a couple of weeks), realizing that when it comes to my life, I am very specific about how I want things to go. I assert this ... Read More
Banana Turnovers and My New Favorite Pastry Cream
With Thanksgiving just around the corner my mind is on food more than usual. For the last 10 years, my husband and I have happily played host during the holiday. I would be in charge of the turkey, traditional sides and a dessert or two while my family would take care of the rest. Each ... Read More
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