Month: February 2014

It Takes a Village To Make Lasagna in the Round

I often look to memories to create many of my recipes. Childhood recollections and early cooking adventures have been inspiring me lately. As much as I love looking back and reinventing, sometimes it’s nice to be anchored in the present. The here and now is replete with inspiration in the person of the wonderful cooks… Continue reading It Takes a Village To Make Lasagna in the Round

Memories of Relish Trays…and Marinated Vegetables.

When I was a little girl, I loved to go out to dinner with my parents. I got to get dressed up, there was always a Kiddie Cocktail, and while my parents enjoyed their martinis, I’d have the relish tray to myself. I was mainly interested in the olives, carrots, and pickled peppers, but the… Continue reading Memories of Relish Trays…and Marinated Vegetables.

Memories of Julia…Italian Beef Stew

Beef Stew, a quintessential Winter dish, has as many variations as there are cooks. It is a comfort food that can be simple and satisfying or elegant and complex. The process is time-consuming, but the results are worth it. I have so many memories of my mother’s cooking, but there isn’t a single one of… Continue reading Memories of Julia…Italian Beef Stew

Pulled Chicken, Cookbook Memories and Bacon Cornbread

In case anyone is keeping score Winter seems to be winning by a snow mound, a really big snow mound…at the end of my driveway. With so much time spent indoors, I find myself strolling down memory lane. Memories can make us more enlightened to what we’re doing in the present. I also have lots… Continue reading Pulled Chicken, Cookbook Memories and Bacon Cornbread

Memories of Good Cakes… and a Memorable Marble Poundcake

When it comes to baking the possible Undisputed Queen of the Oven is Cake. Cookies and breads, muffins and pies, all are wonderful in their own right, but cake is something bigger. Baking a cake is kitchen chemistry at it’s finest. Cakes have been around since man discovered flour, Check out this brief but entertaining  History… Continue reading Memories of Good Cakes… and a Memorable Marble Poundcake