Working from home for eight months at this point, and into the foreseeable future, has meant preparing lunch at home too. Most days I cobble together a plate of leftovers, but sometimes making lunch from scratch is the way to go. Eating out for lunch…
My first, and fortunate, taste of home cooked Filipino food was prepared by my friend, Erlinda, about 25 years ago. She and her husband, Amador, are skilled in their kitchen, and over the years I’ve enjoyed their lovingly prepared dishes. Just ask me sometime about…
Most of you know that my Piedmont Pantry newspaper column and blog fall into “hobby” status. They are an opportunity to combine love of cooking, eating, writing and photography; and share it with others with similar interests. It’s not always easy to decide what…
Chocolate is my favorite, and I’m way past due on posting a chocolate something! Since February is a big chocolate month for lots of folks, and Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) brings out some French in us, this simple French-style custard seems a perfect…