Home-made Coffee Liqueur Just in time for those lazy evening, front porch after-dinner libations. This easy to make and far less expensive treat than those fancy name brands, takes about half an hou...Read More
STRAWBERRY, CUCUMBER, GOAT CHEESE SALAD All the flavors of early summer—in a salad that looks as good as it tastes. Down our way, when the sun starts to edge toward summer-warm, there’s an i...Read More
EGGS REMOULADE Down our way, and points south, everyone with a kitchen seems to have their own secret recipe for this extremely versatile sauce. Originally a French condiment with a mayonnaise base,...Read More
WHIPPED RICOTTA WITH HONEY AND ROAST SUMMER FRUIT A big-dish summertime dessert when the farm market displays are too tempting to resist. When the peaches are ripe down our way it’s easy to tell w...Read More
SALT— THAT’S IT, SALT? Well, not quite. Start with a nice flaky sea salt, one with terroir, think about citrusy top notes, add a little heat—and end up with something’s that’s a lo...Read More
SALMON AND CUCUMBERS WITH WHIPPED FETA DRESSING A great springtime combination—warm salmon and cool, creamy cucumbers. This might be your first supper on the screen porch—after a major polle...Read More
ASPARAGUS AMANDINE WITH ROAST TOMATOES There’s often a week in spring when the need for fresh local asparagus becomes overwhelming—and fortunately, that week coincides with asparagus a-plenty. W...Read More
SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS and PROSCIUTTO in GORGONZOLA SAUCE Asparagus hardly ever needs fancy dress—but this dish may be irresistible. Not only does it contain so many favorite flavors, but it takes so l...Read More
Mostarda Mostarda is one of those wonderful condiments that add a little something to everything from roast meats to a cheese tray. Traditionally a three-day process involving macerating fruit, heat...Read More
LEMON PUDDING CAKE Not often a fan of baking quick tips that involve boxes or tins. Having said that, this delicious lemony dessert is a no-fail project for a beginning baker, maybe your favorite th...Read More