Food, Travel, and Cooking!
Barbara Fairchild, former editor of Bon Appetit Magazine, wrote an editorial about summer eating and an appetizer she enjoyed when she was at Ristorante Da Delfina, in Tuscany “her favorite place on the planet.” When I read that comment I thought wow, us too! I sent her an email telling her so and said that […]
It was definitely time to go through the freezer and use up stuff. I found a package of ground veal and thought “what am I going to do with this?” Meatballs? No, not really. Spaghetti? Nope…lightening strikes; I know, we haven’t had polenta for a while, so how about a ragu to put on top […]
I made this polenta the first time on a rainy November night and served it alongside braised lamb shanks. It was the absolute perfect thing to accompany the lamb. But, don’t hesitate to serve it with steak, chicken or pork. How about grilled Italian sausages or Italian sausages braised with bell peppers, onions and tomato […]
The first time I made gnocchi, I was a little apprehensive but what I found was they were quite simple to make. I love being able to use local squash from the Farmer’s Markets in the fall. Just remember, the trick is not to work the dough too much and use as little flour as […]
Meatloaf! It’s our kind of “comfort food.” This recipe comes together easily, and a good thing to make on a work night. The meatloaf can be served warm, room temperature or even cold. My husband has a particular fondness for meatloaf sandwiches! For the Meatloaf: 1 ½ lbs. ground beef ½ lbs. ground veal ¼ […]
The first time I roasted a chicken using this method we were so pleased with the results that it’s still the only way we roll! It’s juicy, crisp-skinned and so easy to make. You’ll also see that the chicken for the most part, is roasted breast down. This is also the method we use for […]
The sweetness of the carrots is enhanced by the addition of orange and rosemary. A truly delicious combination for a fall dinner, or anytime of the year. They would go with just about anything from pot roast to turkey or pork. Whole small carrots are called for and make a nice presentation. If you shop […]
The first time I baked this loaf, I wrote a note at the top stating that it’s “fabulous”. And it’s definitely time to make it again! I love all the spices used in fall baking, they make the house smell so darned good! Make the Pumpkin Loaf 2 cups unbleached flour 1 tsp. baking soda […]
Our Mom, Nora was an awesome pie maker. Her daughters are always vying for “the just like Mom’s” award. Psst…I have Mom’s rolling pin and am convinced it has magical properties! Makes a 9” Pie 1 ½ cups tinned pumpkin (see below), not pumpkin pie filling ½ cup golden brown sugar 1 Tbsp. molasses ½ […]
Once upon a time there was another Royal Wedding (William’s parents). I baked these scones and stayed up all night to watch the wedding eating scones with homemade strawberry jam, clotted cream and little cucumber sandwiches. What a picture, me in my nightie, sitting propped up in bed with tea, scones and little sandwiches. Somehow, […]