Today I’d like to pay tribute to the egg.  Often overlooked and previously maligned, it has overcome its humble beginnings and surpassed its bad reputation to earn a place in the food spotlight. Eggs are a perfect food for anytime of day.  They play well with others and are ready for anything, whether it be [...]

Who still has their Christmas tree up?  (Raises hand.)  The ornaments are off of ours, but it still sits in the den, crispy and deep-fried from the dry heat.  Looking more like something from The Nightmare Before Christmas.  Scary. Tomorrow I am planning to put a pot of this incredibly easy and incredibly delicious meat [...]

  But it can be delicious.  Like this Kale and White Bean Soup with looks only a mother could love.  It will fill you up and keep you satisfied for quite some time.  And it is so good for you, it might be a crime. The real surprise, however, is that it is super-flavorful and [...]

I have always felt that in order to truly enjoy a book, a person must see themselves in some part related to the main character.  Big or small, the relation causes you to connect to them and care about their resulting fate. The story of Julia Child  in her biography My Life In France gave [...]

Just a little chill in the air and I start pulling out the ‘big pots’.  And they stay filled with everything from chili to stew to beans to greens.  Being able to throw it all in and let it go gives a lot of satisfaction when fall finally arrives. Cheddar Corn Chowder from The Barefoot [...]

In David Lebovitz’s book, The Sweet Life in Paris: Delicious Adventures in the World’s Most Glorious – and Perplexing – City, Lebovitz treats us to his gift of sarcastic wit while exploring the city’s ironic and perplexing customs.  Along the way, he shares some of his favorite recipes created and enjoyed there.  This month a [...]