As I sip the day's first cup of tea from my little spot in the kitchen, I see the cake crumbs that I missed wiping off the table. Rows of wine glasses are drying on the mat next to the sink. The dish towels that should have done that job last night hang askew on the bar stools that doubled as ... Read More
Stir-Fried Bitter Melon with Chicken and Black Beans
For my first meal of the new year I ate a bowl of apples with low-sugar granola and nonfat, plain yogurt. It was a healthy start, I thought, and it was my breakfast of choice while on vacation but I followed that with a cheeseburger for lunch. I was at the beach--I started each day of ... Read More
Orecchiette with Chanterelles, Brocollini, Frisee and Pancetta
The warm feeling that permeates all over; when your heart is overflowing and you know that though your life isn't perfect you can't possibly want or need anything else that very moment. Pure joy. That's what I've felt all day. Much more than happy. Happiness is feeling pleasure about ... Read More
Slow Cooker Asian-Style Short Ribs
I served these short ribs as a secondary dish at this past weekend's party. I wanted to offer my guests an alternative in case lasagne didn't appeal to them. My inspiration for the recipe that came together here was the excellent version that I tasted at Lisa's (Authentic Suburban Gourmet). ... Read More
Homemade Spaghetti with Shallots, Sage, Lemons & Anchovies
I reached a very important cooking milestone this weekend. I learned to make my very own fresh pasta! I see you snickering. Big deal, you might say, and now I would tend to agree. I was just so intimidated by the process. I purchased my pasta-making equipment over three years ago and ... Read More
Capellini with Chicken and Creamy Tomato Sauce for No Kid Hungry Campaign
The day before I left for vacation last month, I received an email inviting me to participate in a worthwhile cause. As excited as I was about lending a hand, even in a small way, my hands were tied until my return a few weeks later but now I'm very happy to be sharing this with ... Read More
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