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Autumn Panzanella
As fresh loaves of bread now emerge from my oven on a weekly basis, it has become necessary to get creative and ensure that it does not got to waste. Besides enjoying lots of toast and jam for...
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How to make a Pumpkin Tureen
The summer I turned 12, we took a big family trip to visit relatives in Washington D.C. It was a big trip both in the distance traveled- we lived on the West Coast and typically didn’t travel out of...
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How to Make Apple Butter
After a summer hiatus it is time to get back into the swing of The Daring Kitchen challenges. The official line for this month is: The September 2010 Daring Cooks’ challenge was hosted by John of...
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Fennel Braised Pork Chops with an Apple Cider Demi Glace
The weather is at it again- seesawing between warm days and crisp nights. I love fall. My flip flops can still make an appearance but the flannel sheets and cold air from open windows mean summer has...
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Raclette Party
Have you ever been to a raclette party? A fun cheese-centered meal (similar to fondue), raclette is the perfect way to spend a leisurely winter evening with friends and family. Originating over 700...
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Green Apple and Butternut Squash Soup
Are you ready to talk about Thanksgiving? Now that November has arrived it seems that everywhere I look there are images, recipes, and ideas for the upcoming holiday. Usually I’m not one to jump on...
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How to Make Pumpkin Pie from a Whole Pumpkin
I first attempted to make a pumpkin pie from a whole pumpkin when I was in high school. Thanks to my Dad, I had conquered my fear of pie crusts and thus happily volunteered to make the pumpkin pie for...
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Green Salad with Persimmons, Candied Pecans, & a Lemon Vinaigrette
I have a tortured relationship with persimmons. Only a few short years after discovering their intoxicating sweetness, the joy of eating a warm hachiya plucked from a tree, and the sensual texture of...
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Split Pea Soup with Eggplant Bacon
I know what you are saying. Eggplant bacon? Seriously? My thoughts exactly. The world of vegetarian and vegan cuisine can have a lot of strange faux meat products. Everything from mock chicken nuggets...
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Lentils with Broiled Eggplant
I have a new cookbook crush. In fact it may even be an infatuation. It started innocently enough, with a link from Heidi to a video interview with Yottam Ottolenghi. Now I had heard the name...
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