What says Valentine’s Day more than chocolate and love poems – and I have both for giveaways this week! Williams-Sonoma books are consistently wonderful, and this one is no exception. You will find recipes for candies, frozen desserts, puddings, cakes, pies, and cookies. Heavenly! The other book may be tiny, but the little black book […]
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A Decadent Dinner for Valentine’s Day
If there is a time to splurge on a rich, delectable dinner, it should be for Valentine’s Day. Here is the perfect dinner for two. Check yesterday’s blog for a chocolate dessert for two, and you are all ready for a romantic dinner with your Valentine. Almond Trout 2 fresh trout, boned and butterflied (about […]
A Chocolate Valentine Dessert
If you are planning a Valentine dinner for a loved one, here is a dessert idea. It has to be chocolate, right?! And even better, only 4 ingredients! Chocolate-Raspberry Ganache Cups Cups:8 ounces semisweet chocolate squares, chopped Chocolate-Raspberry Ganache:1 cup heavy or whipping cream11-1/2 ounces milk chocolate squares3 Tablespoons raspberry liqueur 1. Make cups: Line […]
A Cape Cod Legend
The first reason I picked up this cookbook in an antique store was the whimsical illustrations that caught my eye. The book is filled with them, and so charming that you want to frame them all. Even though I have had this book for a long time, it was just today that I decided to google […]
Only the Best for Cookie Monsters
My husband Bill is the original cookie monster. He could eat cookies every day and never tire of them. It doesn’t even matter what kind of cookie, he loves them all. If I need an idea for a cookie to bake for him, this book is where I turn first. If you love cookies, then […]
The Staff of Life
Maybe we don’t live by bread alone, but I think I could. “The Staff of Life” satisfies hunger, but so much more. It’s many things to many people. Prehistoric man just ate the grains as he found them. Unleavened bread was a part of many cultures like Mexican tortillas, Scots oatcake, or Indian chapati. Bread […]
The Year of the Rabbit
Chinese New Year began last week with parades and parties, and a long list of traditions intended to bring good fortune in the months ahead. In this Year of the Rabbit, it is suggested to wear the color red often as it is considered a lucky color. Decorate your home with plants and flowers which are […]
A Cooking Teacher Reveals Her Secrets
Many of you may remember the acclaimed PBS cooking show, Madeleine Cooks, which aired from 1984-1991. This is the companion book to the series. Madeleine was born in Paris and worked in her aunt’s two-star restaurant in the Loire Valley. She later studied at Le Cordon Bleu and moved to America with her new husband […]
