My Compliments to the Chef
I was 4 ½-years-old when I first said, “Please give by compliments to the chef.” My mom and I went out for lunch a lot and I heard her say […]
Bring on the hors d’oeuvres!
Whether it’s a table laden with hors d’oeuvres or just one or two choices, do you think, “Hmm, I’m skipping this and can’t wait for the main meal.” Or “Yay! […]
Cranberries & Black Friday
While they don’t sparkle like real jewels, fresh cranberries remind me of cabochon rubies. And while I love rubies, why don’t fresh cranberries get the love they deserve? Recipes using […]
Remembered Flavors
It’s getting to be the time of year where nostalgia begins creeping into my kitchen. How about in yours? What remembered flavors are imprinted in your brain? I must confess […]
Día de Los Muertos
I love calaveras or sugar skulls. Long before knowing their true meaning and significance, the colorful embellishments and artistry of the decorators creating one-of-a-kind folk art sculptures were captivating and […]
