Entertaining is not something everyone does with complete ease of mind. What should my menu be? How much should I serve? Can I entertain stress-free even if my kitchen is pretty tight for space? These are all valid concerns and ones I have often heard people worry about when they’re planning a get-together. When it […] Read more…
Crimson leaves, crisp apples and creamy pumpkin pie are just a few of the things that I can’t get enough of at this time of year. This post is an ode to all these autumn moments that make me swoon. From top to bottom: apple picking adventures at Carl Laidlaw Orchards;a luscious pumpkin pie from […] Read more…
Weekend cooking is all about treating yourself. Sometimes, that indulgence comes in the form of an intensely chocolatey dessert, but often, for me, it’s about purchasing ingredients I don’t usually use for every day cooking. Fresh, sushi-grade tuna definitely fits that category. It’s relatively expensive, but a lovely splurge to enjoy every now and then […] Read more…
It might come as no surprise that, aside from my family and friends, the one thing I miss the most about living in France is the easy, every day access to some of the best food in the world. Being home for a couple weeks in August allowed me to reconnect with some of the […] Read more…
Sometimes in life, and especially in the kitchen, you have to slightly reinvent the wheel to get to new delicious results. Having had more than my fair share of chocolate-covered strawberries, I couldn’t resist giving the concept a try with cherries, when I brought back a basketful back from the farmer’s market. This is the […] Read more…
There’s something of a natural pairing between crisp veggies and the warm summer months. There’s a lot a good crunch can make better, and after a long day biting into something with character tends to energize me. Does that sound crazy? Maybe. But give it a try and let me know what you think! These […] Read more…