Jun 12, 2012 | food & cooking
First, let’s make a little fresh balsamic vinaigrette. 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon honeyOPT: 1 large clove garlic, grateda little salt; a little pepper Shake, shake, shake it all up. recipe courtesy...
Jan 23, 2012 | food & cooking
1. January is a fine time for an impromptu dinner party. 2. It’s crazy fun to surprise your guests with HIS and HER cocktails from the Daniel Boulud book you got for Christmas. 3. Just because the menu is “rustic” doesn’t mean you...
Dec 5, 2011 | 30 Days of Joy, food & cooking
The alarm buzzed early, early. I reached across the bed to find Tim gone—up before six (as usual) to get in a workout before daylight. I smiled. Saturday had finally come. We were heading North. It was a trip both long-anticipated and spontaneous. My dear friend,...
Oct 7, 2010 | food & cooking
So I downloaded a recipe and stopped by the store, sure of the items I needed and those I had at home. I was completely wrong on both accounts. So I started substituting and ended up quite happy with the result. NOTE: This is a rather spicy chili! I’d serve it...
Aug 15, 2010 | food & cooking
summer salad perfection There are so many variations on this recipe, but this combination seems to be just right to me. I think grilling the corn makes a big difference; I love the smokey flavor. But you really can’t go wrong with it. Throw in whatever you have...
Jun 22, 2010 | food & cooking
My Mom has made this dish for as long as I can remember, and now I , too, keep a container in the fridge all summer long. It’s light, healthy, and oh so good! Yummy alone and even better over sliced tomatoes. She simply called it “Cottage Cheese...
