Creole Crawfish Treats!
A few weeks back I wrote about a Southern Louisiana dinner with my wine group. I not only filled in for the person designated to bring dessert, which resulted in my “Pumpkin Pie in a...
View ArticleCocktails--Before and After Dinner!
Back in the fall, I published two cocktail recipes that came from our wine dinner group, one to start the dinner with, and one to finish. I’ve gotten several emails from folks who had tried them, liked...
View ArticleA fun cooking class at Bazaar!
Last week I presented a cooking class at Bazaar Olive Oil on two evenings, featuring their great selection of olive oils, including some tasty infused ones, and balsamic vinegars. The theme of the...
View ArticleYummy Spanish Pork Tenderloin
I think I’ve told you that upon the retirement of my husband at the beginning of September, we spent some time visiting our favorite parts of France. One of my much-loved areas is the...
View ArticleSavory Lentil Apple Salad
A few weeks ago, I tried a recipe for a lentil salad with apples and a slightly creamy curried salad dressing. Although not bad, it wasn’t something I loved enough to write about. But it was...
View ArticleApricot-Lavender Pork
A while back, we hosted a wine tasting for the Alliance Française, featuring wines and dishes from the South of France. One of the dishes I made was a pork tenderloin with an...
View ArticleA wonderful way to finish a meal!
I’m not much of a dessert maker. Frankly, if folks are still hungry by the time we get to dessert at my house, I sort of get my feelings hurt. But I’ve been going through notes from our...
View ArticleSavory Spanish Smoked Paprika Adobo Chicken
My favorite chicken part is the leg-thigh quarter. I’ve given you several recipes for it in the past. There are several advantages over the more popular breast, in my opinion. First is...
View ArticleOnion-Coconut Milk Soup--A Brunch Pleaser
Once again we have a recipe that comes from the French culinary magazine “Cuisine et Vins de France.” I’ve had a subscription for years and love leafing through back issues looking for amusing...
View ArticleHealthy Halibut Hits the Spot!
In May we went on a three week road trip, up the east coast, visiting all our children. In between we made stops in Philadelphia and New York City. I don’t think I have to tell you...
View ArticleWhat I don't like...
A friend just asked me what I don't like, food-wise. Here was my response. I'd love to hear your comments!I don't care for oysters, cooked or raw. I can eat them to be polite. I don't eat raw fish...
View ArticleA perfect soup for the season!
The holidays are upon us and we’re looking forward to a couple of weeks of festivities and feasting. I don’t know about you but I know that in between all the big parties and dinners,...
View ArticleEasy and delicious crab rolls!
I've written many times about the "Third Saturday Wine Dinner Club." This weekend we met at the home of Mary and Joel Smith. April is our anniversary date, and we are now marking the beginning of...
View ArticleAnother great meal--well earned!
Today was our first full day in Porto, Portugal. It was a long and physically challenging but most enjoyable day. We had a little laundry that needed to be done so we got sort of a late start,...
View ArticleA blast from Mantia's past: Fish Tacos!
It is hugely gratifying to know that even though Mantia’s has been closed for over five years, there are folks who still remember it warmly. Not so long ago, I ran into one of our most loyal...
View ArticleTerrific Spanish Tuna!
You may know that we've very recently returned from an extended vacation (five weeks) in Spain and Portugal. We had a lovely time and ate some great food. We were in a number of different culinary...
View ArticleEasy, tasty Basque Pinxto!
We recently returned from a five week trip to Spain and Portugal. One of the aspects of Spanish food we loved was the tapas (in most of Spain) or pinxtos (as they call them in the Basque...
View ArticleA refreshing cocktail for the end of summer!
I have spoken many times in the past of my wine dinner club that meets monthly. This past Saturday, we met at the home of Jerry and Jeanene Feinstone. The hostess sets the theme, and this month it...
View ArticleA Portuguese Dessert for the Season!
Back in the summer, when we were in Portugal, I picked up a couple of cooking magazines. I’m sure that doesn’t surprise anyone who knows me. But although I can cook out of French (of course),...
View Article"Pig Candy," Because...Bacon!!
You probably know that I’m in the middle of recovering from knee surgery. I’m feeling pretty good, but get tired very easily, so I’ve missed my pots and pans and wooden spoons. At physical...
View ArticleFrench Scallops with Chestnuts and Apple Cider Sauce
Since I’ve had the knee surgery I’ve been spending a lot of time sitting with it elevated, often with an ice pack on it. I’m starting to seriously miss my pots and pans and wooden spoons....
View ArticleSouthwestern Butternut Squash Soup!
It was a cold damp day, like today, and soup was on my mind. I’d had several recipes I had wanted to try, and invited a few friends to come sample and critique. One new-comer to the group...
View ArticleA dinner to remember in Nashville
We'd planned on a few days in New Orleans. But the storms and flash flood warnings made us think twice. We decided on Nashville instead. For one night's dinner I made a reservation at Josephine...
View ArticleAnother treat from Paradise Seafood
If you're a follower of my (now too infrequent, I know) blog, you know that I'm extrememly fond of Paradise Seafood, and Ted the Fish Man, who always has interesting ideas to share. Remember the...
View ArticleHow to find the porchetta recipe
The recipe mentioned by Michael Donahue is one I published years ago, and make several times a year even now. It's always a big hit. What I really like, is that once in the oven, several hours before...
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