Category: Kitchen Hive
Every Tuesday morning there’s something new—food, libations and sometimes a story. From cool cocktails, to rustic desserts to easy seafood—the search through old and new community cookbooks and the old classic standbys that sit in tatters on our kitchen shelves. Enjoy!
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Happy New Year …a fire in the hearth… …tea and cookies… …winter camelias… …simple pleasures… …and an early spring… The Kitchen Hive... Read More
HERE’S TO THE HOLIDAYS
HERE’S TO THE HOLIDAYS A frittata pan!!! What a great thing to find tucked into the December greenery! No assembly required, no special tools—just open the box and follow directions in the lit... Read More
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