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bo ssam: a party in a flash
Why Bo Ssam? It’s been cold, gray, snowy and miserable. That’s it. I call a halt on weather talk. Instead, let’s talk party food. Because we’ve all been holed away at home for too long and socializing...
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The Bake Off: Canelé, Caramel Tart, Chocolate Raspberry Star and a Giveaway
It’s been icy, snowy, cold and not at all hospitable. I baked all weekend, because nothing says happy like the smell of baked goods in the oven. I wobbled through my first experience with canelé. I...
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award winning
Affirmation is good for the soul. Really good. I am just beginning to come down from a thoroughly affirming weekend with colleagues and friends. It was wonderful from the get-go to attend the IACP...
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BIG BOOK NEWS, traveling to Chicago & Madison and a springtime tortilla
Before I tell you all about my fabulous trip to Chicago and Madison. Before I give you a delicious springtime recipe, I must tell you the wonderful thing my publisher has done. They’ve put the kindle...
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thai green curry on marthas vineyard
We’ve just passed the summer solstice. Long days, hours of sunlight and I’m soaking it all up on Marthas Vineyard. If you have never visited this island paradise, put it on your bucket list. I’ve...
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kasha stuffed portabella mushrooms (thank you, maria speck)
Hello my friends. I just returned from my last business trip of the year. Ahhh. (If you want to read more about my year of book promotion, Dianne Jacobs invited me to write a post for Will Write For...
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some favorite cookbooks (giveaway)
Psssst. I’m giving away 4 cookbooks to 4 readers. Read on. Dennis selected a superb tree this year and we doubled the number of lights so it’s very twinkly. It’s made me so happy to have light in the...
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asparagus gribiche, or mimosa, style
There have been many delicious moments in the last few weeks, but the new crop of grassy spears demands that I share this recipe for asparagus gribiche, also known as asparagus mimosa. I love both...
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tart cherries, sweet cherries and a Preserving Italy giveaway
The Northwest Cherry Growers from Washington State sent me a box of cherries. They were so delicious, I almost ate them all without preserving a single one, but I managed to set aside some for these...
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