Have you ever had Kraft Macaroni & Cheese? I would hazard a guess that (if you grew up in the U.S.) your answer would be yes, mine included. However, my introduction to the famous blue box came much later, during college. I didn't appreciate it then but my mother, aside from the ... Read More
Marinated Roast Chicken
I've just spent half the day cleaning out my closet and drawers. It's not what I had planned for today but I'm so glad for the head start on Spring cleaning. I've been getting increasingly frustrated by the sad state of my closets and cabinets--they certainly started out clean and ... 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
Curiosity (St. Paul de Vance, France)
I've always loved watching people. Barring more fun activities, I'm usually happy to sit in a hotel lobby or at an airport terminal imagining the lives of people who flit in and out of view as they go on about their busy lives. Where are they going? What are they like? Are they happy? When I ... Read More
Coda alla Vaccinara (Roman Braised Oxtail)
I'll get right to the point. This dish is a keeper--heartwarming, rich and flavorful. The beef melts in your mouth; the sauce is thick, bright from tomatoes, hearty from the celery and carrots and possesses a depth of flavor from the addition of white wine. You can have this with ... Read More
Chicken Roulade with Prosciutto, Spinach and Pomegranate Reduction
The good people at POM Wonderful sent me a case of their delicious 100% pure pomegranate juice a couple of weeks ago. What a delicious surprise! Who doesn't like POM juice? By now, we are all familiar with this antioxidant-rich fruit but besides this, its juice is a winning addition to some ... Read More
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