The first autumn showers arrived today after two days of beautiful, billowy cumulous clouds hanging on the edges of the Santa Cruz mountains and mildly humid
One of my favorite things about travel, actually about life itself, is how every so often, something both unanticipated and delightful pops up when we
Salty and sweet — two all-time favorites — especially when it’s for dessert. And, who doesn’t love the flavor of butterscotch? This is a great
This is the most popular cookie at the new King Arthur Flour bakery. Intensely almond in flavor, I have adapted it slightly by adding vanilla
Cherries are one of life’s very special gifts, at least that’s how I view them. As a child I patiently waited for cherries to arrive
It has been over two weeks since I made jam this summer. I really didn’t want to make jam but I had to. Kind of
Adapted from a Recipe by Sara Moulton Like other sweet veggies, corn and vanilla are a great match. You don’t need much, but the amount
By Alice Medrich (Artisan Books, 2012) Dessert: Who doesn’t love it? Even those of us who have sworn off of sugar or beg-off to hold
Courtesy of Alice Medrich, Sinfully Easy, Delicious Desserts
Courtesy of Alice Medrich, Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts In this book, Alice offers “Fresh Cherries 3 Ways.” I’m providing you with the recipe for one
Courtesy of Alice Medrich, Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts This is a selection from Alice’s book that directs readers to different recipes she has in the
This spring I tried very hard to bring together a group of kindred spirits to travel with my colleague Fattah and me to Morocco. Fattah
Even in the heat of summer, I’m passionate about maple!” And perhaps you are too? Imagine how it must have been for the indigenous Americans
Ahhhhh, maple everything!! As my Vermont friend Sandra sent me 1/2 gallon of maple syrup, 1 pound of maple sugar, a box of maple leaf
My great aunt Oolie McGoogan, made a simple, delicious shortbread that she learned from her husband Angus’ family. Shortbread was always butter, flour, yellow sugar
There are times when you need to stick to the tradition and there are times you can mess with it. This riff on a New
From the first moment I tasted maple sugar I have been addicted to its sweet, complex flavor. I honestly don’t remember the first time I
As fresh asparagus and English peas are only available for a month or so, if you enjoy them, eat them as often as possible. Here’s
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