As the holiday season rolls around, I love to have really simple but totally delicious recipes in my back pocket. Things for which I can keep the ingredients on hand throughout the season and whip up in short notice, or for those occasions when my grand and elaborate plans become completely unfeasible – either through time constraints or, frankly, just because I can’t manage. … [Read more...] about Smoked Cheddar Cheese Log with Pepper Jelly
Festive Food Finds 2024
It’s that time again! I’ve put together my annual list of gifts for the food lover in your life (and that includes you)! As always, these are just some personal favorites – no one has asked me to promote any products or compensated me in any way, though I may earn a small commission from Amazon sales. Photos used are from the vendors. And for more gift ideas, … [Read more...] about Festive Food Finds 2024
Festive Finds 2024
It’s that time again! I’ve put together my annual list of gifts for the food lover in your life (and that includes you)! As always, these are just some personal favorites – no one has asked me to promote any products or compensated me in any way, though I may earn a small commission from Amazon sales. Photos used are from the vendors. And for more gift ideas, … [Read more...] about Festive Finds 2024
Cranberry Mold with Rosemary and Vanilla
The cranberry entry to the Thanksgiving can be a controversial choice. You’ve got only from the can and never from the can factions. I am from a no can family, in fact our favorite versions lack the gelled texture of the canned variety all together. The standard on my table is this cranberry-tangerine relish and or one of either of the … [Read more...] about Cranberry Mold with Rosemary and Vanilla
Maple Pots de Crème with Maple Tuiles
Pots de crème are a wonderful back pocket recipe for entertaining. They have a chic French name (pronounced poe de crème) which sounds like you went to way more trouble than they actually require. A little heating, a spin in the blender, a little bath in the oven. What you end up with is an impossibly creamy and delicate and lovely dessert with the added bonus that it can be … [Read more...] about Maple Pots de Crème with Maple Tuiles