I think I have mentioned this in previous postings, but one of the many things my husband and I share is a mutual love of cooking, and trying our best to be ‘foodies’. Back when we first started out (and…
Pear Vodka Martini
October was just one of those sort of months for my family…where every small thing that could happen, did happen. Nothing super dramatic, but enough to seriously cut into my cooking and blogging time. The kids were both sick (for…
Old Fashioned Apple Pie
I have already written about my great love of all things pie-related, as well as the trials & tribulations of making the perfect piecrust. I think almost everyone has their own favorite type of crust (with eggs? lard? butter? vegetable…
Salmon in Puff Pastry
I think it was on our third date that my future husband decided to invite me to his teeny apartment in Boston for a dinner date. I came over expecting a stereotypical bachelor’s meal (some sort of meat & potato…
Basil Pine Nut Pesto
There’s something about fresh basil that instantly makes me think of summers in the garden. Even with all the joys of autumn rolling round, it’s still nice to have a bite of warmer weather and sunshine. Green, herbaceous, and savory,…
Classic Honey Cake
Honey Cake is a universal dessert; it is a celebratory staple in so many cultures. Whether light and airy, or rich and sweet, honey is an elemental flavor. In my mother’s family, we make honey cakes to mark the Jewish…