Familiar is good. A good, juicy burger with melty cheese on a soft bun. Maybe some fries on the side. But different is good too. And this pork, sage and apple burger fits that bill perfectly. Juicy pork kept moist with tart green apples and tangy onions – a brilliant combination that will make a difference in a weeknight meal, or impress your friends with an exciting … [Read more...] about Pork, Sage and Apple Burgers
Fruit and Vegetables
Sticky Clementine Quick Bread
I love clementines. They are the perfect, bright refreshing little sunshine snack. They are so portable, you can just carry one around all day until you need a pick-me-up. But I also find clementines annoying, largely because around here they are sold almost exclusively in five to seven pound bags. I cannot eat five pounds of clementines before they start to shrivel and … [Read more...] about Sticky Clementine Quick Bread
Corn and Blue Cheese Chowder with Bacon
There are moments in the kitchen when you remember why you love to cook so much. That flash of personal genius that leads to the creation of something really great. A perfect moment of synergy when you find a way to combine your favorite ingredients into one sublime dish. This Corn and Blue Cheese Chowder, begun and ended with smoky, crispy bacon represents that moment for … [Read more...] about Corn and Blue Cheese Chowder with Bacon
Elvis Has Left the Building
I am a born and raised Memphis girl, so I could not let this day pass without a mention. January 8 is Elvis’s birthday, and this year he would have been 75. And when you grow up in Memphis, Elvis sort of permeates the atmosphere. Here in Memphis, Elvis is generally commemorated more on the anniversary of his death, on August 16, than on his birthday. I am not sure why this … [Read more...] about Elvis Has Left the Building
Roasted Carrot and Cumin Soup
In the many years I was planning events professionally, clients hosting lavish buffets, or even rather simple ones, always came around to that one question – “Shouldn’t we serve some kind of vegetable that’s, you know, healthy?” Not creamy spinach dip, or cheesy stuffed mushrooms, but something that would presumably appease the guest who didn’t want, well, food. Caterers were … [Read more...] about Roasted Carrot and Cumin Soup
