What our politicians eat and where they dine becomes newsworthy. Clinton is still thought of as the fast food connoisseur, JFK enjoyed French cuisine and his chef became famous in his own right. George W apparently never ate out, and Nixon loved Trader Vic’s. When President Obama and the First Lady celebrated their wedding anniversary at the […]
Ahhh… Summer Loves and Dreams
I found this little cookbook last weekend at a local book sale and almost didn’t buy it. Upon further inspection, I read the bio of the authors. One of them married the grandson of one of the most prominent caterers in Washington, D.C., and learned some of the trade secrets that pleased the palates of four […]
Adrenaline Cuisine
Ruth Wakefield might be more than a little surprised to see what Americans have done to her classic chocolate chip cookie. I have seen chipotle powder, chili powder, fresh ginger, and all kinds of intense flavors in chocolate chip cookie recipes. Our country’s cuisine has an ever-expanding palate, and much of the time, that means […]
Cheerio! But Watch Out for Those Ghosts..
Most of my ancestors are from England and Scotland, so I was way overdue for my first visit to London about five years ago. My dear friend, Roxanne, gave me the trip as a birthday gift. We also met up with my daughter Kara, who was in Spain at the time, so she flew in to […]
Cookbook Give-Away for the Week of 7-12
This Pillsbury Bake-Off Cookie Book is from 1967 and includes recipes from 18 years of Bake-Off contests. It’s a classic! The chapters include cookies for kids to make, cookie jar favorites, cookies that travel well, party cookies, holiday cookies, and cookie desserts. I thought with the upcoming “Mix It Up With Betty Cookie Contest,” it […]
Happy Birthday to My Kara!! (and her favorite snack recipe!)
My husband’s birthday was just a few days ago, and now it’s my baby Kara’s turn! As you can see, she’s not a baby anymore. Kara has grown up to be a beautiful woman, inside and out. We are more proud of her than I can say. Graduation from NYU Kara in Panama, where she […]
Saturday Recipe: Fresh pasta with fresh sage
Fresh pasta is so heavenly. Add fresh sage and it’s even better! If you are a fan of both, you will love this pasta. You will need a pasta machine with a fettucine or linguine cutter. Buon Appetito! Fresh Sage Fettucine 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 Tablespoons minced fresh sage2 large eggs beaten with 1/3 cup water2 […]
Passionate Cooking Inspired by Farms, Forests, and Oceans
The Sustainable Kitchen is all about contemporary cuisine made with the best ingredients grown locally. Sustainable cooking is talked about and discussed with almost every food article you read lately. Today, all across our country, more and more chefs and home cooks alike are in search of fresh, seasonal food. If you haven’t yet explored the […]
