Here in Piedmont, the city loves 4th of July! The morning parade is a big deal; neighbors begin claiming prime viewing spots along the parade route days before with lawn chairs, blankets and sometimes décor. Many of those fortunate to have front yards along…
When stone fruits first begin appearing at the market, I nearly always buy more than I need. I cannot help myself! What’s not to love, it’s like a bite of sunshine. The appearance of apricots in markets is a clear sign the stone fruit…
Lots of lemons! With three trees in our backyard, I am often overwhelmed by what to do with all the lemons. (Yes, I’ve become the “Do you need any lemons?” person from whom others have begun to steer clear…Much like the “Do you need any…
A recent spate of springtime brunch gatherings is the inspiration behind this recipe. While gathered around the always delicious table of friends Kelvin and Joyce, we decided this recipe had to be the subject of this post. Fresh green garlic and mint enliven…
I adore a recipe that results in high impact with minimal effort. This cake definitely falls into that category, and definitely well timed for a special Valentine’s Day dessert. Really a glorified brownie, this cake is full of flavor, decadent and quite the…
This is the recipe that launched the successful, albeit brief, run of Sassy Shortbread. It was a fun, short-term project for my business partner and me (Ann-Margaret and I were technically on “sabbatical” from our day jobs!), and we were overwhelmed by the positive…
Here we are at the corner of Tasty Lane and Healthy Street with this salad that you can make any time of the year. This salad is especially good now as it’s a heartier nod to the turn toward cooler evenings, even as…
I first fell in love with sweet corn desserts while on vacation in Mexico years ago. There the preparation was a corn flan. While it may sound a bit unusual, I promise you will become a fan if you love the unmistakable and…
A recent trip to New Mexico taking me through Hatch, the “Chile Capital of the World” was inspiration enough to bring home the flavors of green chile sauce. The current and abundant harvests of fresh tomatillos, and a variety of green chiles provide…
If there is a recipe for which I might claim some kitchen fame, it is this peach pie. It is a mouth-watering, visual stunner. My friend, watercolor artist Gary Bukovnik, painted my peach pie for a series on desserts several years ago. With…