Biscotti con Pignoli
In our house, these are devoured at light speed. And, snack time nibbles quickly turn into meals after a cookie or two too many. So… Fair warning! Be prepared to spend some extra time on the treadmill after baking these little beauties.
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Ramps
The flavor is one part wild leek and one part young spring onion with a touch of spicy raw garlic for interest. Then, the tops add their own grassy, herby quality that hints of spinach. There’s so much going on here in the flavor department. It would […]
When I was a little girl, I found the elderly lady living next door to my grandmother fascinating. Her name was Rose and she was the original owner of her rustic wooden cottage fully equipped with a real wood burning stove. That cottage was surrounded by countless fruit trees, herbs, […]
Normally, we’d save the cocktails for the weekends. But, a few successful home projects instigated the rare indulgence. This lovely sparkling soda creates an almost instant cocktail. It’s delicious straight, too. Just serve it icy cold with a wedge of orange for a virgin cocktail.
Blood Orange Punch […]
Sicilian pizza may as well not even exist in Atlanta. With a very (VERY) limited number of exceptions, the version you tend to see around town is the lowest common denominator of a near approximation to “Sicilian” pizza.
So, what’s a girl to do? She makes her own, […]
Nuoc Cham, Nuoc Mam, or Nuoc Mam Cham
This incredible sauce goes by many names. To name a few: nước chấm (dipping sauce), nước mắm pha (mixed fish sauce), or nước mắm chua ngọt (sweet and sour fish sauce). It can vary by levels of sweetness, saltiness, intensity […]
My goal was to create a slightly healthier breakfast treat by substituting oatmeal for most of the flour. The oatmeal created a very dense and moist bar that we both enjoyed. For me, the flavor is identical to a traditional crisp gingerbread man cookie. Considering how fast they are disappearing, […]
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