If I had pick my favorite time of year to live in the northeast, it would be right about now. That golden twilight between seasons; still warm and bright during the day, but crisp and clear in the evenings. Not…
Honey Vanilla Whipped Butter
I think every school kid has made homemade butter for a Thanksgiving Day/Pioneer Lesson Plan during their lives. It’s a one-time thing, and then we move on, arms sore from shaking the jar, thankful that we can just go to…
Homemade Challah Bread
Can you be homesick for a person, rather than a place? How about for a feeling? A meal? Someone’s laugh? There are times where I get this overwhelming feeling of homesickness – not for my childhood house in the city,…
Turkey Meatball Soup with Kale
I am a big fan of Community Supported Agriculture programs. I think that this simple, yet really brilliant, idea of bringing fresh produce from nearby farms directly to the consumer is something more folks should have access to. Before signing…
Aged Port Zabaglione: A Classic Dessert Made Simple
Master Aged Port Zabaglione: An Easy & Delightful Recipe In the world of tarts, pies, cobblers, and crisps, berries are the kit in the caboodle. Whether sweetened, covered in cream, or baked in pastry, summer’s little ‘jewels’ are delicious! My…
Warm Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese
I really enjoy the beautiful fresh tomatoes we can pick out at the farmer’s markets over the last few weeks. This time of year, our meals almost always contain them. Cool gazpachos, caprese salads, tomato tarts, or simply raw with…
Chambord Raspberry Gin Fizz
For a long time I underestimated the small pleasure of an evening cocktail before (or during) dinner. I used to scoff at Happy Hour crowds, and harshly judge the Moms sitting with their glasses of wine while their kids eat…
Peach Shortcake with Honey Whipped Cream
Very little in this world tastes better than a perfectly ripe peach. Their season is so short that I always end up getting overexcited and buying them by the bushel-full during the few weeks they are in their prime. Beautiful…
A Study in Gin; Gin & Tonics
I have never been a huge fan of gin. In fact, I would go so far as to say that I tried my darndest to avoid it. All of the brands I had tried were harsh and unpleasant, with a…
Fajita Spice Marinade
I have literally been tweaking this marinade for years. A bit more heat; a dash more salt…maybe a splash of citrus? I finally stumbled on the finished product several years ago, during a family reunion. That beautiful summer evening,…