I feel bad for those who are allergic to strawberries. They will never know the pleasure of biting into a ripe, sun-warmed berry that bursts in your mouth. And think of not being able to enjoy strawberry shortcake, strawberry jam, or just a strawberry dipped in chocolate. Not only that, but on a recent Dr.Oz […]
For the Love of Chevre
The first goat cheese I ever tasted was from Napa Valley-based cheese maker Laura Chenel back in the ’70s. It was love at first bite. Back then, goat cheese was not available at almost every grocery store as it is now. Since then I have learned that there are categories of goat cheese such as […]
Too Much Easter Ham or Lamb? Make Today Meatless Monday!
If you have had your fill of Easter ham, lamb, or other meat, maybe it’s time for a meatless Monday. Every time I enter a Whole Foods store and see the breath-taking display of produce, I am ready for a vegetarian dinner. Local Farmer’s Markets are beginning to open with spring fruits and vegetables, like asparagus, […]
Bake-Off Cookbook Giveaway for the Week of 4-25-11
Many of my friends and readers have entered this year’s Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest, and are anxiously awaiting to see if they are one of the lucky 100 to be selected for the competition, where the grand prize is $1 million! So while you are all awaiting the news, how about a Bake-Off cookbook to keep […]
Post-Birthday Update
My birthday was last Thursday, April 21st, and I was very touched to receive so many emails, facebook messages, and phone calls, from both family and friends, and some from you, my wonderful readers from around the world. Thank you all. I am so grateful and blessed to have you all in my life. I received the […]
Leftover Easter Eggs with a Thai Twist
What to do with all those leftover hard-boiled eggs after Easter dinner today ? I have a great recipe from my favorite (now retired) food editor of the Chicago Tribune, Carol Haddix. I cut this out of the Good Eating section some time ago, and it still remains a favorite. Curried Eggs and Asparagus with Basmati Rice […]
Sweet Tea for Spring’s Fresh Mint
This is my very favorite iced tea to make when my mint pops up in the garden, which should be very soon. I can never make enough. It’s so refreshing and tastes like Spring! Sweet Tea with Fresh Mint 1 cup firmly packed fresh green mint leaves 2 cups water 3/4 cup granulated sugar 6 […]
Happy Easter!
Easter has its origins in a mix of pagan, Jewish, and early Christian traditions. The word is thought to derive from the Old English eastre, the name given to a pagan festival held at the vernal equinox in honor of the Teutonic goddess of the dawn, Eostre. Throughout the ancient world, this spring equinox was […]
