Recipes

There is nothing more delicious than summer peas and I could probably eat fresh summer peas with mint yogurt every day.  I will admit, I never liked peas growing up, mainly because they were always served so mushy.  My oldest son went through a very long 5-year period where peas were the only vegetable he […]

Updated Recipe] This updated recipe uses frozen Açaí puree as it is now more readily available than the powder. In the world of breakfast bliss, few delights rival the vibrant allure of an Açaí smoothie bowl. Bursting with antioxidants and flavor, this Brazilian superfood has taken the culinary world by storm and shows no sign […]

People often ask me what I miss about the East Coast, and New York City in particular. I have various answers including friends and family, the perfect everything bagel (West Coast bakers take note: everything bagels include salt!), the cultural diversity of NYC, great Chinese food, the amazing energy, and I would also add this: the […]

Post-holiday, an energy power bite may be just what we all need.  I read an article recently referring to trendy, nutrient-packed energy bars and bites referred to as “renewable energy.”  I like that: it’s catchy and on point.  My previous blog about Protein Power Bites was so popular, that I felt a follow-up was due, […]

If you are looking for the perfect summer pie, I have you covered, this bluebarb pie is a must.  The Fourth of July is the quintessential Yankee holiday and a large part of this patriotic celebration is food.  From burgers to pie, we celebrate by eating various national classics. Pi Day, which is a new(ish) […]

Many people are fearful of making their own dough for pies and tarts, so don’t be.  Pâte brisée is a French term referring to a type of shortcrust pastry used in various sweet and savory dishes. It is a versatile dough known for its delicate, crumbly texture and buttery flavor. The name “pâte brisée” translates […]

Everyone should know how to make a great cheese board.  I love cheese, I always have and I always will.  It is my guilty pleasure.  To this day, I will order it over dessert in a heartbeat.  What can I say: we are who we are.  My older son is the same.  Even without trying, […]

Wrapping up a great trip to Alaska, I thought the salty dog cocktail was an appropriate post–not only because I love dogs, but because I got to visit the well-known Salty Dawg Saloon in Homer.  Located on the breathtakingly beautiful Homer Spit, the Salty Dawg is a historically famous building and one of the first […]

This is my go-to coffee cake. It is easy to make, contains few ingredients, and never disappoints.  The secret ingredient in this basic recipe is the old-school ingredient, Bisquick. Growing up, my mom used Bisquick to make dumplings, which she put in her homemade chicken soup.  My older sister reintroduced me to Bisquick several years […]

I enjoy a good cosmopolitan.  This is my grown-up drink of choice if I order a cocktail.  So creating this recipe for a pomegranate lime cosmopolitan was especially fun for me.  I am also a big fan of pomegranates, which I think are underutilized. I have fond childhood memories of dissecting these juicy fruits, making […]

Fave bean puree is a clean, earthy, and truly delicious summertime treat. Fava beans are simply underutilized in my opinion.  I adore favas, but due to their need for both shelling and peeling, they can be a labor of love.  Fava beans, also known as broad beans or horse beans, are packed with protein and […]

My younger son loves salmon, in part because he likes the taste, in part in part. After all, according to him, they are “smart fish.”  Salmon are typically “anadromous:” they are born in freshwater, migrate to the ocean, and then return to freshwater to reproduce.  Folklore has it that salmon return to the exact spot […]

With more than 410,000 Instagram posts, “avocado toast” is no longer just a fad.  Nor are people just eating it for breakfast: it’s also being served for lunch and as a snack and has become a go-to alternative to grilled cheese for kids and grownups alike.  Avocado toast has staying power, most likely due to […]

A Tom Collins is a slightly sweet, tart, and fizzy cocktail that pairs perfectly with warm weather.  Invented in 1876 by “the father of mixology“, Jerry Thomas, this cocktail first appeared in his well-known book titled “How to Mix Drinks or The Bon-Vivant’s Companion.”  This was the first drink book ever published in the United […]

You should eat some asparagus this Spring.  And they can be so much better than a lot of restaurants make them.  April to June is the typical growing season and the best time to eat them–since you can find them with tender stalks and vibrant green colors.  Thicker, older stems produce a woody and much tougher vegetable. […]