A brief encyclopedia of facts you might like to know about vanilla What is Vanilla? Vanilla is a member of the orchid family, the largest and
For an update on the 2016 vanilla shortage, please see “Why is Vanilla so Expensive?“ Have you noticed that vanilla prices have been creeping up
Adding a little creme fraiche when you are whipping cream will help to stabilize it. No deflating, leaking or other problems, and no need to
Have you noticed how food trends and recipes are recycled — what’s long forgotten is once again the next best thing? Except it often reappears
Oat Squares Courtesy of June Pagan Chef June Pagan was legendary in Hollywood circles as she provided the stars with daily meals, glamorous party
I’m currently enamored with the combination of pomegranate molasses, Mediterranean spices and ground vanilla beans. Sweet, tart, salty, savory. With a fast turn of the
One of the pluses about living on the Central California coast is the fresh fish! I live down the street from a couple of
You’ve got to love the quirky names the Brits have for some of their older recipes. Fool is one of my favorites though Bubbles and
Are you crazy for stuffed eggs too? Really, I can’t imagine spring and summer picnics – inside or out – without these silky smooth, delicious
We’ll tell you, plus share with you our favorite vanilla paste recipes! In 1967 I saw my first vanilla bean. I was already 24 years old.
Courtesy of Anne Baldzikowski, Easy Artisan: Simple Elegant Recipes for the Everyday Cook Anne says, “This is a favorite dessert at summertime parties when we
Courtesy of Anne Baldzikowski, Easy Artisan: Simple elegant Recipes for the Everyday Cook Cacao nibs are broken pieces of the raw cacao bean from which
Over the last decade the market has been flooded with beautiful, big cookbooks filled with full-color, sexy photos of gorgeously presented foods and beverages. many
Many years ago I swore that I would never live where I couldn’t easily get artichokes, asparagus, and avocados. Times have changed and we can
This is one of the most versatile sauces you’ll want in your bag of culinary tricks. You can switch out toasted pecans, walnuts or macadamia
A good, traditional Hollandaise sauce is delightfully rich while also quite delicate. Delicious! My version of Hollandaise is not quite as delicate as the classic
If you are unfamiliar with tagines but enjoy trying new recipes are up for exotic flavors, you are in for a treat. The richness and
If you are fortunate enough to live where you can get the small artichokes, here’s a delicious recipe for you. And if you can’t get
In 2011 I went to Italy with several friends, and we spent a week in Cinque Terra, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. As a dedicated
In 2011 I went to Italy and Greece with some dear friends. We had a marvelous time eating our way from one region to the
