Whenever we visited our Grandparents in Kenmore, NY – right outside of Buffalo – we were often treated to a batch of Gingersnap cookies baked by my grandparents’ across-the-street neighbors Marge and Frank Dunham. In fact, my recollection was the Mr. Dunham himself made those cookies which was possibly quite unusual for their generation. What…
21 Feb 2024: Tortelloni Minestrone
Recently, my cooking has been inspired by some genealogical research into my Sicilian family. My sisters and I have been uncovering our family history in Linguaglossa, Sicily and, while the recipes I’ve been experimenting with are not from Sicily, they are rooted in Italy and its culture. This soup, makes a huge pot of green…
05 Feb 2024: Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
When we were all working or going to school, using a slow cooker – which we always called a Crock Pot – was standard kitchen practice. Two parents coming home after a long workday and a hungry kid, just a little prep the night before and we returned from our respective workplaces to a home…
24 Jan 2024: Sheet Pan Red Curry Chicken with Butternut Squash
After a pretty long break, I’ve broken out my camera and gear and worked on photographing food we make in 2024. Just a wee bit rusty with the lighting gear so this shot was done using natural light. This was last night’s warming supper. Sheet pan dinners are pretty easily assembled and this was no exception….
27 Dec 2023: Beet and Goat Cheese Pasta
I absolutely love beets in nearly any form, and this spectacular pasta dish, with a sauce made with beets and pasta is one of the tastiest mains I’ve eaten in a long time. Also true: the beautiful red along with pistachios makes for a very festive dish. My subscription to the Washington Post allows me…
23 December 2023: Nanaimo Bars
As of today, my holiday bakes are done! Our house smells outrageously of butter, sugar and spices. After the past four weeks, I admit I have a new and deep appreciation for professional bakers. These Nanaimo Bars were among the last sweet that I baked this season. I’d seen recipes for them quite frequently and,…
02 December 2023: Spiced Cappuccino Kiss Cookies
Holiday baking has begun! Along with some of our favorites, I’ll be adding new bakes, including this one from Cynthia Messenger, from Taste of Home. You can access the recipe here. The list of ingredients to have on hand follows: Spiced Cappuccino Kiss Cookies
08 November 2023: King Arthur Baking’s Sour Dough Sandwich Bread
When COVID isolated us, and inflation made the price of bread somewhat ridiculous, I started baking bread on a weekly basis again. Baking bread was something I enjoyed when our family was much younger; there was and still is definitely some deep satisfaction in putting together rather simple ingredients and turning out warm loaves of…
30 Oct 2023: Roasted Carrot, Parsnip & Potato Soup
It’s starting to be soup weather again. This roasted carrot, potato and parsnip – yes parsnip – soup comes from Martha Rose Shulman who regularly contributes to the New York Times. I’m often drawn to Ms. Shulman’s recipes as they are easy to follow and, more importantly, delicious. I’ve gifted the recipe here via my…
25 Aug 2023: Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
During our COVID lockdown, we entertained ourselves with online cooking classes with Sur La Table. They are a lot of fun and, even with some experience as a cook under my belt, I learn something new each time. Highly recommend. The chef that has led most of our classes, Vanessa Craycroft is a great teacher…
Four Nights A Week 