I love throwing together a big salad. It’s just about the easiest thing to do and always gets rave reviews from dinner guests. But in all honesty, I can’t take much credit for it, as I’ve had to do very little to transform these ingredients — a little chopping, blanching, sauteing is all. Full credit … Continue Reading
I couldn’t make a good sushi roll if my life depended on it. I’ve tried numerous times, never happy with the results. Mine are always a mess. The rolls never seem to stay together [sigh]. Every so often, I have a momentary memory lapse and decide to give them another go. And, each and every time, I arrive at … Continue Reading
Was rummaging through my pantry, which is in desperate need of reorganizing, when I came across a bag of black garlic stashed way in the back. I had purchased it on a whim a while ago and, as usual, my mind wandered to other things such that I completely forgot about it. Have you … Continue Reading
Fall is most definitely upon us. With it comes apples, lots and lots of apples. Did you know that there are 2,500 different varieties of apples grown in the United States and 7,500 varieties worldwide? Do you have a favorite recipe for apples? How about a favorite varietal? The apples above are [Virginia] Winesap, my … Continue Reading
Kale has become über trendy, so I hope you’re not “kaled out” just yet. There’s always a place at my table for kale. Kale’s hearty leaves are the ideal addition to salads, soups, and stews. Raw, braised, sauteed, or baked…an all-around versatile green. Sometimes (often) I yearn for nothing more than a nice, big … Continue Reading
