Time To Eat Fresh For Summer – With A “One Pot” Wonder! It’s the time of year when we like to freshen up for the hot weather that just seems to keep getting hotter…and for food, that means bright, fresh… Read More ›
Food Writing
A Chilled Corn ‘n’ Tomato Salad! Refreshing Recipes For A “Hot Hot HOT” Summer!
Who Wants A Taste Of Summer? We are entering the heat of summer in the US, and with most of Europe sweltering under a horrendous heat wave, I am looking for crisp, refreshing dishes to fight back – and that… Read More ›
Fight The Summer Heat Wave – With These Wacky “Food Floats!”
“Who’s Hungry For A Pool Party?” I know that much of Europe is sweltering in an unprecedented heat wave. Jumping in a swimming pool can help, so check out this new trend: wacky “food floats” designed to make every pool… Read More ›
Chicken Meatloaf – The “Joy Of Cooking” From Classic Cookbooks!
Why thank you “A.I.” for this depiction of a simpler time, because I am taking part in a food challenge that asked me to revisit an old favorite cookbook – and I went to one of the originals! “The Joy… Read More ›
Watermelon Mojito Popsicles For Summer! Refreshing Treats For Hot Days!
Watermelon Makes For A Healthy Summer! As hot weather has taken over the US, I am looking for refreshing recipes for summer – and was reminding that my blogging friend Molly has a great site called Transatlantic Notes, and she… Read More ›
Celebrating Summer With A “Parmesan Rind Tomato Butter Pasta” Recipe!
Who loves pasta? How about this delicious dish of “tomato butter” pasta? Well, I do and guess what? I had it at a GREAT restaurant in Napa Valley wine country! This is Ciccio, located at the north end of the town of… Read More ›
Ummm…”Tartar Sauce Udon?” Where Did I Find It – And Why Did I Eat It? My Wacky Food Investigation!
Just Me And A “Tartar Sauce Udon” Investigation… For those who follow along, I love Ramen noodles and Udon bowls. And you might also know that I LOVE tartar sauce. So when I went to my favorite place in West… Read More ›
Sardine + Anchovies Pasta – With Cheese? Here’s The Recipe For A Deliciously Healthy “Tinned Treat!”
Why thank you A.I. for the photo – because I wanted to show what most people think of when they hear the words “tinned fish.” Served on a piece of toasted bread with a lemon wedge. I, however, had another… Read More ›
Have You Stuffed A Squid? Chef Mimi Did – And Here’s Her Recipe!
Who’s Up For Stuffing A Squid Or Two? Well I am after reading a terrific post from Chef Mimi’s food blog! Mimi made stuffed squid using a recipe she discovered from the wife of a legendary Chef! As Chef Mimi… Read More ›
Making Julia Child’s Sole Meunière Recipe – Made “Miller Wife’s Style!”
Taking On A Famous American Chef! I love fish. I love it pan fried, deep-fried, baked and sautéed. And I love it any way that Julia Child says to do it! Julia Child is arguably the most influential Cookbook Author… Read More ›