Today is my baby’s birthday, but this year she now has her own baby! How’s that for the best birthday gift ever?
Bill’s Three-Layer Chocolate Cake
I posted a photo only of my husband Bill’s three layer chocolate birthday cake on Facebook and I got many emails asking for the recipe. Here it is!
Off to The Big Apple and maybe Paris?!
On a visit to my daughter in New York City this weekend, it could turn into a surprise visit to Paris! Read how this might happen!
Pork Chops for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up this Sunday and my husband is ready to grill. His favorite marinated pork chop recipe is in this cookbook just for men.
Chez Panisse Pasta, Pizza, and Calzone
Alice Waters’ recipes always rejoice in the bounty of nature and fresh ingredients. You will find this true in her pasta, pizza, and calzone.
Hoisin Chicken and a Refreshing Salad
Most of this meal can be prepared early in the morning or even the night before, then dinner time is a snap!
My Favorite Summer Pasta Salad
My favorite go-to pasta salad that I make all summer long, is from “The Joy of Pasta” cookbook. The salad goes with grilling, picnics, or just by itself.
Cooking with a Foreign Accent, 1952
Cooking with a Foreign Accent from Sunset books, offers some interesting recipes from 1952. See the “wine sticks” (biscotti) I made. Delicious!
