Category Archives: Food

La Caponata: A Bounty of Summer Harvest

I adapted this recipe from Phyllis Quinn, my long-time friend of over 40 years. She [Read More]

Tales of Turmeric

Turmeric is native to me and is something I have been familiar with since I [Read More]

The Mysterious Disappearing Peach Pie

Phyllis Quinn, a dear friend of mine for decades, reminded me of a funny anecdote, [Read More]

My Grandmother’s Kitchen: Mise en Place

As I close my eyes, I see a flashback in my mind’s eye to those [Read More]

A Powerful Time of Transition

Winter is a time to be silent, stare at the crackling fire, and contemplate what [Read More]

Why Go Organic?

Organic is a trend that shows no signs of slowing down. I recommend using organic [Read More]