Author: Mary Miller
CLAM PIE—WITH OYSTERS
CLAM PIE—WITH OYSTERS Years ago, at a neighborhood holiday pot-luck party, I got chatting with my neighbor Kayla. Impeccably turned out, all braids and beads, fancy shoelaces and lots of holiday exc... Read More
Party Pretzels–a little heat, a little sweet
Party Pretzels—a little heat, a little sweet Stop over at friends for drinks or a little wine—spur of the moment get-togethers. Always a few nibbles on the table too. But some of those friends alw... Read More
DEPRESSION ERA CHOCOLATE CAKE
DEPRESSION ERA CHOCOLATE CAKE For any of us with people who first came on to American soil through Ellis Island or Castle Garden, then we had people who lived through the Great Depression. We h... Read More
EASY APPETIZERS
Appetizers?? As in “What can I bring?” Uh oh. That holiday neighborhood party thing is here again—and you still think you can’t cook. You always hope when you ask, “What can I bring?” the ... Read More
Christiana Campbell’s Sweet Potato Muffins
Christiana Campbell’s Sweet Potato Muffins Christiana Campbell was a successful tavern owner in 18th Century Williamsburg, Virginia. The business, which continues to bear her name, still welcomes gu... Read More
Alice Waters Carrot Soup
Alice Waters Carrot Soup Sometimes the classics can’t be improved. The sheer simplicity of this soup says everything there is to say about carrots. Alice Waters, founder of Chez Panisse restaurant i... Read More
Big Flavor Baked Salmon
Big Flavor Baked Salmon For all of us who say we really can’t cook fish right, this one’s for you. A piece of salmon, a simple marinade from your pantry staples, a hot oven, a fairly messy panR... Read More
Pickled Eggs
Pickled Eggs The bar food of our grandfathers, a staple in many farm house kitchens and a quick, easy snack when you need protein, not carbs. They floated in gallon jars of brine in pubs and on bars i... Read More