Roasted Tomato Red Pepper Soup
Shhh, fall is coming. In some ways, the transition to fall is subtle. An orange leaf here, a cool night there. In other ways, it may be sudden. Bam—the…
Read moreGrilled Vegetable, Bread & Tomato Salad (Panzanella)
Back in the day, serving bread on salads was big. Of course, that bread was typically chopped, seasoned, and rebranded as croutons. But the concept was legit—bread in salads is…
Read moreChocolate Covered Cherry Muffins
My doctor told me to eat dark chocolate. Daily. Like a prescription. Gotta love that in a doctor! I guess that makes these chocolate covered cherry muffins just what the…
Read moreCherries in Red Wine
I just got back from a great event—the American Cheese Society conference, in Des Moines, IA. In addition to lots of great cheese, there was fine charcuterie and other specialty…
Read moreCajun Zucchini Fritters
Have you heard the joke about zucchini? Something like… in the city you need to lock your car doors to keep people from stealing your car. In the country, you…
Read moreElderflower Cordial (Elderflower Syrup)
I was hungry and tired and my spirits were low, For I got neither whiskey nor cordial. I hadn’t heard the old Irish folksong in years, but making…
Read moreStrawberry Lemonade Popsicles
Can the weather have multiple personality disorder? We had frost last week, shorts weather over the weekend and next week will plunge back to highs of 50-something. I am going…
Read moreStrawberry Blueberry Galette
I am particular about my fruit pies. The fruit must be tender, the flavor, sweet-tart. But especially important is the ratio of fruit to crust. I expect the two to…
Read moreLavender Pear Mascarpone Tart
Winter has its beauty—snow draped boughs, crisp landscapes. But over time even the loveliest winter can challenge a positive attitude. As winter drags on, doesn’t life call for a touch…
Read moreScandinavian Red Cabbage
Sweet-sour and savory, Scandinavian Red Cabbage is a traditional holiday dish that pairs well with pork or poultry. Healthy and tasty! I made Scandinavian Red Cabbage for Christmas Eve this…
Read more