Monthly Archives: September 2010

Whether you’re beating the heat on the west coast or dodging the rain out east, here are a few tasty tidbits to keep you satisfied. (Bob Chamberlin/The Los Angeles Times) Homemade Ricotta…sound daunting?  Think again!  A few easy steps, and … Continue reading →

The latest and greatest from your favorite newspaper food sections.  I’m feeling like these three recipes would make a seriously yummy late summer picnic.  (Evan Sung/The New York Times) This post went up on the New York Times site a … Continue reading →

When I was in culinary school I learned this fantastic method for stove-top smoking.  No special equipment needed and it works well for duck, chicken, salmon…you name it.   I bought a beautiful piece of salmon this afternoon and I thought … Continue reading →

If you’re a regular reader of my blog you know about my cookbook club.  Maybe you’ve read about us gathering to cook from, and chat about, our favorite cookbooks, such as: Ad Hoc at Home, Insalata’s Mediterranean Table, A Platter … Continue reading →

Welcome to my weekly post of the best of the best from newspaper food sections.  I read the papers, find what I love, and bring it here.  Saves you the time of culling through everything, and hopefully I’ll turn you … Continue reading →

(photo courtesy of Molly at Joie de Vivre) This recipe should sound like one of those crunchy hippy recipes someone made in a co-op before serving carob brownies for dessert, right?  Think again my friends!  I’ve grown to love, love, … Continue reading →

Friday afternoon my husband and son took off on a camping trip.  That left me with most of my weekend totally free.  A luxury, I know.  You might think I’m crazy but I didn’t rush to the mall for a … Continue reading →

Now that most kids are back to school, my morning run to the market is full of parents loading their carts.  School lunches, afternoon snacks, and family dinner…I hope today’s installment of “What I’m Reading Today” will give you a … Continue reading →

It’s back to school and “normal” life as I know it.  Summer was amazing but it’s funny how a parent begins to crave that routine of the school year.  Give me a few weeks…I’m sure I’ll be missing those lazy … Continue reading →