recipes

When Ralph and I were in Mexico, I had more than one moment remembering, when I was young, thinking how unlikely it…

Kaitie and Sara will be spending Christmas at home this year. Two of my kittens tucked in their beds, in my house,…

When I lived in New York, I was fascinated at how deeply and joyfully Americans celebrated Thanksgiving. As a Canadian, it felt…

The wedding was magical… It was amazing to witness seventy close friends celebrate their shared histories and bright futures. Without hovering, Ralph…

Macaroni and Cheese Any true blooded North American goes a little woozy when those words are mentioned. In these days of low-carb,…

One meal that satisfies some nostalgic longing buried deep in my soul is roasted chicken. Knowing that I’ll be cooking a chicken…

In two weeks my daughter will be married. She’s lived with her partner for a long time and yet the idea of…

I’m fixated on salted caramel. Now that I’ve turned it into a vinaigrette, I think it’s time to move on. The next thing…

I wrote the Meatloaf for a Chef post almost two years ago and it continues as the most visited recipe on my…

A couple of weeks ago, my daughter Sara used my blog to cook for a bunch of friends. It was the first…