Sunday baking is how I often enjoy spending a lazy weekend morning. One time my friend Hazel asked me, “what do you do with those black bananas on your counter?” “Make banana bread”, I laughed. This weekend the temps are HOT and I’m doing my best to stay indoors. You might think, why would you […]
I don’t normally cook up a pot of beans on a hot summer day but this week I had a craving for Cuban Red Beans. Now, this is a work in progress to come close to a dish of red beans I enjoyed in Viñales, Cuba, which was one of the most delicious bowls of […]
The credit for this Tomato Tart goes to Jose Andres. I’ve been following Andres, founder of World Central Kitchen, for quite some time now. He is not paying me to write this or share his recipe. But – hey, “Jose…..wanna collaborate?” In 2019 he published his latest cookbook titled “Vegetables Unleashed”. This recipe is from […]
Strawberry season isn’t over in North Carolina, yet. It is nearing the end quickly, sadly. Strawberry season lasts for a short period of time and I love to go to the farms and gather or buy already picked fresh berries. The deal is, once you get them home they don’t last long. A couple of […]
I recently returned, March 9, from a fabulous trip to Italy. I was fortunate to depart as Italy went into strict lock down due to COVID 19. Or was I? There are days when it feels safer to be home but there are days when I wish I would have been “stuck” in Italy. […]
Recently I had the privilege of meeting Amie, owner of Francesca’s Dawn Farm in Halifax, Va. Let me tell you if you live in the Triad of North Carolina and aren’t ordering your meat, poultry, etc from Amie you are missing out. Engaging in ethical, transparent and local beliefs Amie and her family are excited […]
Oh my goodness this French Onion and Bacon Tart is ahhhhh-mazing! Since I made the decision to bake my way through the Cook’s Illustrated Baking Book it quickly became crystal clear that I’d need to bake some of the savory recipes not always the sweet, sugary items. But those are my favorites! By the way, […]
Do you want to know the secret to the best sugar cookies? I knew you would! I have to give credit to the Cook’s Illustrated Baking Book. As you know I’m baking my way though the CI baking book- with no restrictions or time lines. I sometimes crave a simple and plain cookie, like a […]
Baking a loaf of Cranberry-Nut bread is an excellent way to use up any leftover or frozen cranberries you have from the Christmas holidays. I froze a couple of bags since these tart berries seem to be harder to find after the holidays. I like to keep a loaf of some type of quick or […]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are the bomb! I love a peanut butter cookie with some softness and crunch – you? I feel a little silly that I never knew exactly how when I bought a pb cookie from a bakery they had crunch and were soft and chewy at the same time. Duh! I […]
