On Sunday, I wanted to make a big breakfast. Usually my husband has meetings early in the morning until late in the evening on Sundays. I’m alone with the kids in the morning to get them ready to go for our 9:00 AM meeting time. (It’s kinda rough, I’m not gonna lie to you.) Last […]
How-To: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage, Walnuts and Brown Butter
(Forgive my undying love for Gourmet magazine. I’m still sad that it won’t be around after next month. My tributes will continue over the next few weeks, I’m sure.) The first page I opened to in the October 2009 issue of Gourmet showed lovely orange gnocchi with a sprinkling of cheese and dotted with sage […]
Pear Butterscotch Pie
Gourmet. There are no words. I was sad when Domino bid farewell, but that was nothing compared to having to say good-bye to probably the greatest food magazine ever. At least they are ending on a high note. Their last several issues have been so amazing–the photography and food styling, the recipes and articles. I […]
Peach Almond Praline Ice Cream Bombe
It’s funny how I forget each year just how good a juicy peach tastes. This summer I haven’t been able to get enough. I made pie. I made sherbet. Chicken with peaches and ginger. But mostly I’ve been peeling them and eating them over the kitchen sink. Even my little girl (who has been dressing […]
Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Late Summer Fruit
It’s not secret that our family adores buttermilk. I’ve probably started many posts about buttermilk with that very sentence. I’ll repeat that again: We adore buttermilk. Back in January, I finally decided to try Martha’s recipe for Buttermilk Panna Cotta. It got rave reviews from my husband, my sister, my kids, and my very own […]
Malted Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Malt. Let’s talk about malt. I love it. It’s so….malty. And it’s one thing that was definitely meant to be paired with milk chocolate. (Another point goes to malt!) There’s something comforting about the slightly sweet flavor of malt. When paired with whole wheat in these cookies, it’s even better. My husband said these cookies […]
Mixed Greens with Pluots, Slivered Almonds and Bacon
I bought the most delicious Dapple Dandy Pluots this week at the store. I can honestly say that I don’t think I have ever had one before. I must go back and get more. They are delightful. The flavor is mostly like a plum, but the texture is firmer. Well, you’ll just have to try […]
Thank you. Really. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your e-mails and comments. I keep reading them and they are helping me feel better knowing I’m indeed NOT alone and I can get through this. So, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’ll be back soon. Local peaches are almost on here in Utah and I have […]
Bear With Me…
I’m suffering from Postpartum Depression. It took me a long time before I could say that out loud. I’ve had some dark, bleak days lately. Most days it is all I can do to get out of bed and take care of our basic needs. I’m not writing about this for sympathy. I’m not even […]
Teriyaki Tofu with Peanut Noodles
I’m trying to do more meatless/vegetarian meals. It took a very long time for me to get up the courage to eat tofu. It looks strange. It has a distinct texture…right? And it is practically flavorless. Aha! That’s why it’s awesome. You can make it taste like anything you want it to. And if you […]
