I love to photograph Still Life compositions. I would like very much to hear your opinion. Have a wonderful week!…
Nothing says “comfort food” like a good old-fashioned meatloaf, and this recipe with eggs is no exception. Serve this highly flavored meatloaf with a glass of Pilsner beer for a…
Sometimes we just get in the car and go to the Carousel Lavender Farm. It is only 20 minutes drive and you feel like you are in Provence. Enjoy…
Mashed Turnips with White Truffle Oil – healthy side dish for Thanksgiving dinner! Turnips having a strong flavor, are considered by some highly complementary to meat and game. In…
NUTMEG and MACE are Sister Spices. Mace resembles nutmeg but is more pungent. It is the traditional spice for pound cake but it also enhances the taste of cherry…
Very few cooks make good pie crust. This is unfortunate, because a fine pie is one of the most delicious desserts, while a pie with a tough or soggy…
Stews are ideal foods for party service – informal parties, of course – because continued cooking doesn’t seem to hurt them. Use any of the less tender cuts for…
A good mushroom soup makes the most of the subtle and sometimes rather elusive flavor of mushrooms. white mushrooms are used here for there pale color; cremini or, better…
Sesame Chicken Stew with Shitaki Mushrooms The Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) (from Japanese 椎茸, シイタケ (Shiitake)) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in…
One more idea of what to do with cranberries for Thanksgiving day or any other day.…
The cranberry curd is so smooth and easy to make. You can imagine this spread over crepes or buttery toast, or you may use this curd in a twist…
Panforte is a nougat – like cake, rich in nuts and fruit. It is a specialty of Siena in Italy. Visit this beautiful country and you’ll find hundreds of…
We have many beautiful holidays ahead of us, Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. For these occasions, nothing is too beautiful. Once a year, one can indulge…
People ask me all the time how I arrange my food when I photograph it. Most of the time I am thinking about how it is going to look,…
This Pear Cake recipe glows with the golds, bright yellow, sparkling oranges, and warm browns of the season. It features pears, cinnamon, walnuts, and the warmth of my heart.…
Autumn is one of my favorite seasons – not just all the dawns of autumn, nor the shorter, cooler days, but the evenings as well. Soft, sad evenings when…
Nothing can compare with a homemade cookie for bringing a touch of pleasure to a coffee break or tea-time. These tempting cookies are quick, easy, and satisfying to make.…