Darrell and I had our first summer dinner on the porch tonight. We kept it really simple: sandwiches, chips, and a great salad with greens harvested from the garden. For Continue Reading →

As luck would have it, after writing about a Coda with my Mom, I found myself on the road again on a whirlwind trip to Massachusetts where I would be, Continue Reading →

I hesitate to print this recipe since I played the role of a scavenger going through my cupboards and fridge to find ingredients to tinker with not necessarily thinking it Continue Reading →

One of the first things I saw when I got off the plane in Marseille was Brioche Doree.  They didn’t just sell pastries but, in name alone, I felt inspired.  Continue Reading →

  It must have been unbelievable luck when I made that brioche back in 7th grade.  As I’ve been experimenting with it over the last few weeks, I’ve found my Continue Reading →

Darrell and I watched a skunk lumbering around the yard from our kitchen window earlier this week.  I grabbed my camera and headed out the back door certain that I Continue Reading →

If you’ve never made crackers before, you’ll want to give these a try!  Crackers are easy, cost pennies to make, and give you control over your ingredients.  Kids will love Continue Reading →

You may have to go out and buy a few ingredients to make this loaf.  Consider it a mid-winter adventure exploring the aisles of your local grocery store.  You know Continue Reading →

Limpa refers to a rye bread made with molasses or sugar. Swedish limpa bread also includes some aromatic spices like orange peel and anise seeds. We loved it as toast Continue Reading →