"I really shouldn't have any of your black tea--it's too strong. It made me feel bad when I had some yesterday." It was Sunday--we had just returned from lunch and I was taking orders for an afternoon pick-me-up. I admit that I am partial to strong black tea most of the time but I just ... Read More
Blueberry Banana Buckle
My old refrigerator retired this weekend. After 15 years of great service we decided that it was time to replace it with a newer, better model. Though the new refrigerator is much like the old one in both look and features, I was excited at the prospect of having a new toy in the kitchen. ... Read More
Apple-Banana Tart
The title of this post should read Rustic Apple-Banana Tart. The first word is my catchall term for all my less-than-photogenic baked goods. My favorite sweet pastry crust never fails me; in fact, most of the time the recipe is not to blame. It's this baker. How could I go from marveling at my ... Read More
Lemon Meringue Tartlets
Today is not just St. Patrick's Day--it is also my blog's anniversary. Two years. Two years of sharing not just my adventures in the kitchen but bits and pieces outside of it, too. Time flies when you're having fun. Two years, 200 posts and a new home on the world wide web. For ... Read More
Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet
There is one part of me that feels a sorbet post is a bit premature--spring has not officially arrived yet, after all. Early morning and evening breezes still have a crispness to them, not quite eliminating the need to carry a scarf everywhere I go. My car is littered with them for ... Read More
Lemon Cornmeal Cake
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
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