holiday entertaining

Cranberry Clementine Steamed Pudding is a much lighter, less expensive and quicker version of a traditional Christmas pudding. I discovered steamed puddings…

Caramel Apple Bread Pudding is a gorgeous fall dessert for a crowd. For twenty plus years I’ve belonged to a bookclub, which…

French Onion Soup never gets old. No matter where I am in the world, if I see it on a  menu and…

For most of the world Easter means springtime: tree buds bursting open, tiny flower heads pushing through soft earth, birdsong, kneesocks, marbles…

I can’t believe it’s almost Easter. I’m sure Christmas was just last week and yet the piles of smoked ham in all…

I thought it would be fun to give you a holiday party menu from recipes on my blog. A lovely way to get…

Every December, I’m on the hunt for a new-to-our-family Christmas treat. Last year’s Jasmine Orange Meltaways were fantastic, but take more time than…

Cheddar Parmesan Thumbprints are perfect party food. How many times have you been offered a snack at a cocktail party, tried to…

I over heard the cutest conversation at the super market this week. Two young women, clearly grocery shopping newbies; they were pushing…

Pear and Apple Salad for a crunchy start to Thanksgiving dinner. Most Thanksgiving dinner menus start with some manner of pureed root vegetable…