Last summer rhubarb seemed to be the one fruit that did not sell out of the market.  It seemed that the pandemic fruit of choice was apples, peaches and all the berries.  I began to think no one enjoyed rhubarb, so I took advantage of being able to have too much of it.  I made …

Three months into the pandemic we were itching to get our passports out.  As travel still not allowed and the light at the end of the travel tunnel was definitely not shining any time soon, we needed a plan.  How to pass time and try to make the days feel as if we were somewhere …

It only took me a year and 1095 meals later to find a recipe that worked for at least three-weekday breakfasts.  I literally have made every meal for the past year except five take-out dinners.  When I see it in numbers it is crazy to me.  For me, the hardest meals to get creative on …

Here we are a year into the new way of living.  For us, that journey has meant a lot of homemade bread.  When I do not have time to make sourdough, or I forgot to start the process of sourdough, I have a handful of faithful bread or bread-like recipes I can fall back on. …

Pavlovas are one of my go-to recipes when I entertain.  I love how fancy they look without being too complicated.  Now that we are only dining for two at home I reworked my recipe so that we can still enjoy my favorite indulgences.  This recipe for Mini Chocolate Swirl Raspberry Pavlovas is perfect for Valentine’s …

Fondue has become a guilty pleasure at our house recently.  What prompted this indulgence was not only the love of cheese but it is a fun meal!  This recipe for black truffle fontina fondue definitely screams romance using sultry black truffles as well as truffle oil.  Wouldn’t it be perfect for Valentine’s Day? Fondue is …

Classic Moules Frites is one of those dishes that I usually enjoy at a little bistro in Paris even though it is a dish traditional to Belgium.  My recipe is definitely one of those travel dishes that I look forward to when on holiday.  What makes my Classic Moules Frites recipes classic?  I use ingredients …

I am a firm believer that everyone should have a handful of recipes that they are really good at.  The kind that can be whipped up with very little planning.  For me that is my recipe for a Classic Roast Chicken. What makes this recipe classic?  The use of simple ingredients, chicken, fresh thyme and …