When I started writing on this site in 2005 (I am not! going! to count how many years ago that was!) I chronicled dinner parties and simple recipes I came up with. When I started really cooking, back in 2000, in the fifth-floor apartment…
October is the mellow month, the bridge between summer and the beginning of winter. I wish it could last twice as long; our nights are chilly now, often downright cold, but the later mornings ease into warmth and by the afternoon it’s almost hot.…
It’s finally blackberry season! I’m thrilled to report I made a small batch of jam that I canned and distributed to various family and friends but also am hoarding in the back of our pantry. If I’m lucky we’ll be able to pick enough…
Friday morning — I’ve got a batch of those delicious banana muffins in the oven, a hot cup of coffee, and both girls are at school at the same time for a few more hours. I’d say I hardly know what to do with…
Delicious vegetarian gravy meat-eaters will love.…