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We eat a lot of spinach – frozen in winter; from the garden or markets in summer. The frozen spinach most often goes into a soup, gratin or stir-fry. The fresh spinach most often goes into a salad. But, sometimes, … Continue reading
Frozen spinach is a staple in our house. I buy it in bags full of frozen spinach balls, about 2oz (60gr) each, Most cooks have a few things that are staples; reliable foods that everyone likes and can be prepared … Continue reading
One of the best things about spring is having fresh-picked spinach for salads. Using spinach for this salad is a twist on the traditional bistro dish served all over France, as is the addition of walnuts. I like the crunch … Continue reading
Looking for an easy side dish for a small dinner party? The pasta can be cooked and the dish assembled ahead of time, then baked just before serving making this perfect for entertaining. Or just a relaxed evening. Florentine, or … Continue reading
Anyone who knows me, or reads my blogs, knows that I dearly love goat cheese. I like aged goat cheese, and goat cheese smothered in ash or dried fruit or olives or whatever. I really like the soft goat cheese … Continue reading
Salad season is starting, I love salads, all shapes, types, iterations…. I love them all. I've been known to get rather creative with salads in summer… Most, but not all, worthy of repeats. This is one of my favorites. It's … Continue reading
Risotto doesn't have to be decadent. I make it often. It's a great way to use up small leftover bits of whatever. It doesn't have to be decadent…. But this one is. It's based on a recipe from the cook … Continue reading
I like to collect things….. Not for the sake of collecting but because an inanimate object, chosen with care, represents memories or family or friends. Back in the beginning of time, when we first started to travel, I wanted to … Continue reading
I actually made pasta from scratch this week, with hopes of an impressive entry for Presto Pasta Nights. Alas, my pasta skills apparently are a bit rusty after almost 12 years of neglect. While the ravioli tasted delicious, it was … Continue reading
