I admit I could never imagine Maple Sugar Pie or Maple Syrup Pie. I flat out love pure maple anything, but an entire pie made
It feels like a cardinal sin to post a decadent chocolate recipe in a blog during the first week of the new year (2013).
While this recipe involves some time and dedication, it isn’t difficult. It was inspired by a recipe in Sunset magazine, which I’ve adapted. For instance,
As a member of a number of culinary organizations, I’m always excited to see the wonderful array of cookbooks that fellow culinarians publish each year.
This is, hands down, the best panna cotta I’ve ever tasted. I suspect that the buttermilk plays a starring role as it provides a delicately
This delicious dressing recipe comes from Michele Anna Jordan’s book, Vinaigrettes and Other Dressings: 60 Sensational Recipes to Liven up Greens, Grains, Slaws and Every
Recently I had dessert in a lovely café near where I live. One of their signature desserts is a lemon pudding that tastes as if
Anyone with a stove, a pot and apples can make applesauce. But, really good applesauce? Use heritage apples and a few special ingredients and you’ve
This is a versatile recipe. It can be vegetarian, made with fish or meat, and you can add vegetables to the chicken curry recipe. Serve
This recipe is actually a classic recipe that I got off of the Baker’s unsweetened chocolate box. I use 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
This outstanding fruit dessert recipe was sent to my mother by my Aunt Maggie at least 45 years ago. For reasons lost on me, they
I Scream Sandwiches by Jennie Schacht (Stewart, Tabori & Chang; May, 2013) Nothing screams SUMMER! louder to any kid than the ice cream truck bell
From I Scream Sandwiches by Jennie Schacht Jennie says: With rich caramel echoed at every level, this one is all about extravagance. You could use
For a flavor that everyone loves (some people love it more than chocolate!), why is vanilla extract sold in little bottles or one or two
Isn’t it fun to look at gorgeous pastries and desserts and fantasize about making (and eating) them? When it comes down to it, though, how
Changing the World One Woman at a Time African Women’s Leadership Summits: Kenya and Uganda 2013 On July 29th, 2013, I leave for East Africa.
Fresh off the press, Jennie Schacht’s latest book, I Scream Sandwich is out in time for summer. Here’s what she says about the following recipe: The
From Desserts in Jars: 50 Sweet Treats That Shine, by Shaina Olmonson; Harvard Common Press; 2012 There are several layered desserts in this book, such
By Shaina Olmanson; Harvard Common Press; May, 2012 Looking for a creative, playful cookbook as a gift for a friend? One that doesn’t break the
This report comes from Aust and Hachmann, Canada and is based on the North American Vanilla Bean Importer’s Association (NAVBIA) report. I am adding to
