Category Archives: Food

Saffron: The True Red Gold

One day while I was walking, I saw some crocuses blooming with beautiful purple flowers. [Read More]

Why Take a Cooking Class?

Back by popular demand, I am teaching cooking classes in 2020! I am very excited [Read More]

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]