Removing Pomegranate Seeds
The pomegranate is one of my favorite fruits. It is full of antioxidants and nutrients and its seeds are great for sprucing up salads, vegetables and main dishes. Here is a tip for removing the...
View ArticleThanksgiving Leftovers Hash
This is a delicious one-dish main course that is perfect for holiday leftovers! Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil (+more if needed) 1/2 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms 1-2 cups leftover mashed...
View ArticlePan-Roasted Duck Breasts with Quince
Ingredients 4 large duck breasts 3 T orange zest 1 1/2 T ground anise 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg 4 quince, peeled, cored and sliced 2 cups sweet dessert wine Coarse grey sea salt and pepper You...
View ArticleLondon’s Farmers Markets
I recently visited friends in London for a culinary weekend. One of my main goals was to visit Borough Market, London’s oldest food market. After a great breakfast at Brindisa, a nearby Spanish cafe,...
View ArticleRestaurant Bernard Loiseau in Burgundy
My husband and I recently visited Saulieu, France, to dine at Restaurant Bernard Loiseau. You may recall having heard a few years ago that a chef in France killed himself when it was rumored that one...
View ArticleQuince
Quince is a fruit that looks similar to a pear but is normally larger and has a fuzzy coating on the outside. It is native to southwest Asia, but is also found in central and southern Europe and in...
View ArticleSmoky Blue
Our friends from Portland turned us on to this delicious cheese. Rogue Creamery in Oregon has been making its famous raw milk blue cheese for almost fifty years. The cheese is aged in caves for at...
View ArticleMashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Roasted Chestnuts
This is one of my favorite dishes for the holidays. The roasted chestnuts add a little sweetness and a unique flavor to these already delicious mashed potatoes. I also add caramelized onions or...
View ArticleWinter Squashes
I am a big fan of winter squashes – especially butternut, acorn and kabocha varieties. These squashes are hard-shelled and keep for several weeks after being harvested. A butternut squash is...
View ArticleChopped Apple Salad for One
This chopped apple salad is a nice, simple treat. It is a good size for one person. Ingredients One apple, washed, cored and chopped (I love tart apples from the farmers market) One 2″ piece of...
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