Lemons + Anchovies

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

Russian Tea Cakes

  My mother is too nice a person to ever say, "I told you so" but I should know better by now.  She's always right.  Always.  It's one of the things I love about her but when you like to be right once in a while as I do, it can also be frustrating.  She's been suggesting for weeks that I get ... Read More

Chocolate Cupcakes with Coconut-Pecan Frosting

Finally, a recipe post!  Thanks to everyone for your support through the third round of Project Food Blog.  I didn't make it to round 4, but  The results aren't in yet but whether I continue on to round four or stop here, I want to thank you very much for your support. With gratitude in mind, I ... Read More

Chocolate Pudding, Italian Style

I will shamelessly admit that, on occasion, I'll eat the store-bought six-pack pudding cups to satisfy a sweet craving.  It happens maybe once a year, well, times six I suppose, unless my husband "helps" me by eating a couple of cups as he admonishes me for buying the stuff to begin with.  I'm just ... Read More

Individual Apple Crisps

Hello, again--this time from my warm, cozy kitchen.  We had a fabulous time in Maui and I came back back refreshed, energized and wanting to cook up a storm.  Believe it or not, I missed blogging and writing about food.  I suppose this is a strong sign that I'm quite enjoying this hobby despite ... Read More

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