Here’s a little family secret: I could do just fine without meat at the table. But husband/life and meal partner grows a little grumpy after a hiatus. And I believe in sharing meals as opposed to short order family dining. It was my guilty pleasure to prepare the table for a vegetarian Spanish guest this week–thank you …
It won’t be long and raspberries out the rear window will be ready for summer picking. What’s certain . . . I’m not the only one with an eye on them. We anticipate sharing the take with neighbors, hikers and four-legged friends. Here’s to co-existing and sharing the wild wealth. I’m designating my gatherings for a rustic French …
Gazpacho Want to add a dash of hot flavor to your cold soup? Blend these ingredients for a simple gazpacho. This is my own twist on a summer favorite. The kids love it when we break out the blender. One, two, three, liquefy! 16 ounces vine ripened cherry tomatoes 1 medium cucumber 1 small …
It’s too soon to share our secret, but this cookery and its primary cook will soon be on the move. My outdoor grill partner just returned from a site inspection of the new digs and the grass looks verdant from our perspective. In the moment, the potato gnocchi I dished out for Father’s Day dinner was close to …
The Swedish chocolate bar I opened in celebration of hockey excitement kept my sweet tooth happy long after the Detroit Red Wings and Nicklas Lidstrom won the Stanley Cup. But I’ve polished off the last morsel! Any chocolate recommendations to keep the peace around this cookery?
This cookery transforms into a soup kitchen this weekend with chilled fruit soup and gazpacho. I’ll be trying a recipe from a noted Hudson Valley culinary inspiration. I watched this teacher prepare her gazpacho in under 20 minutes. She really knows how to encourage home cooks. It’s time to dust off the food processor.
I’m brown-baggin’ it today with a bus full of children. We’re off to a field trip and today’s lunches are packed and ready to tote. The feature . . . turkey and Provolone with baby bib lettuce on whole wheat bread, tiny ripe apricots, carrots and mini pretzels. No drink bottles allowed. We’ll be on the …
It’s sunny and 95 outside my window. Conditions look ideal for sun-brewing a pitcher of Ceylon Chinese Green Tea. How does pure and simple sound?
When we dine in New York City, there are usually a few good reasons to make the hour’s drive from home. Last night, our parents sent us out to celebrate our wedding anniversary. I persuaded my husband to mark our occasion at La Kabbr, 683 9th Avenue. Farouk, the owner and chef, delivers. For a Middle Eastern dinner laced …
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Thinking of lightening your plate now that the days are warmer? Try this spin on spinach salad. Thanks, Carla! Spinach Strawberry Salad 1 bag rinsed fresh baby spinach (9 ounces) 1 cup cleaned and sliced strawberries 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon raspberry preserves 1 tablespoon light sour cream 1 teaspoon dijon mustard …