February 4th, 2012
Some people might call me a literary snob for admitting this, but I take pleasure in using a healthy dose of commas and guffaw at dangling parts of speech, such as the dangling adverb above. Does “happily” refer to the well-fed crowd, or to the gracious host? In most culinary experiences, I would hope both [...]
January 5th, 2012
“Love People. Cook them tasty food.” It’s Penzey’s Spices motto, and a message by which I abide so whole-heartedly, that I bought the magnet to put on my van! I have always showered friends and family with food. When Bill and I first met, I surprised him with home-made cookies, invited him to my house [...]
October 23rd, 2011
I love when the seasons change and new colors appear on leaves and in the produce departments. Summer Salads give way to Beef Stew, and Strawberry Shortcakes yield to Pear and Apple Crisps. By the time the nights get cool, I am already craving crisp, fresh apples, straight from the orchard. I purchased a bushel [...]
June 5th, 2011
Jack has been craving sushi recently. When the warm weather comes, the kids always ask for something “cold” for dinner. Not wanting them to eat ice cream for dinner EVERY night, we have sushi a few times during the Summer months. Usually one of the kids is available to help me make it. Today, Natalie [...]
April 16th, 2011
Spring brings one of my favorite and versatile veggies: ASPARAGUS! I love it all thicknesses and colors. When the market offers thicker pieces, I put them on the grill for the last 4-5 minutes of whatever I am grilling. Toss them in olive oil, lay them in a single layer on the grill, and rotate [...]