If you live on the Eastern Seaboard I'm guessing your cold, blustery holiday looked (and felt) something like the white out conditions I had to endure during a certain ski trip years ago. I hope you managed to stay safe with family and friends and warm with a bit of egg nog, hot cocoa or perhaps ... Read More
Yam and Apple Casserole with Citrus Sauce
Okay, I realize that Thanksgiving is over. If your refrigerator looks anything like mine--overflowing with leftovers--you may not exactly be clamoring to read about yet another Thanksgiving dish. I understand, believe me. Besides the traditional Thanksgiving menu I prepared, the rest of my ... Read More
Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes, Thyme and Feta
One of my foodie friends, Lisa of Authentic Suburban Gourmet, makes some mean crostini. She never seems to run out of topping ideas for these little toasts, sweet or savory or for any occasion. Imagine my delight when she announced me the winner of her Crostini Challenge, thanks to adorable Max! ... Read More
Spaghetti All’Arrabiata
This will be a quick post for a change--I bet you're relieved not to have to read (or skip over) my ramblings. Believe it or not, I'm sitting at the dinner table with my husband and our two friends who are visiting us for the week. We're having a casual meal and as we chat and catch ... Read More
Sumac Rice
A note: This is a quick post as I'm heading out of town for a few days. I'll have my computer and camera with me, though, so I'll try my best to share the sights and tastes of my destination with you while I'm gone. Must tear myself away from the computer now so I can take care of ... Read More
Sautéed Fava Beans
The end of this week also means a wrap up of all the work that's been going on at home the last several days. The swimming pool was drained, got a fresh coating of fiberglass and was re-tiled. Inside, my husband decided he had grown tired of the red walls in our guest bathroom so we had the walls ... Read More
