As October begins, I start to think about the farmers market season wrapping up. I’ve got a few weeks left, when I can buy beautiful apples, as well as pumpkins, winter squash, pears and greens, but I know things are moving into fall and winter. Smaller versions of the market continue, which is a boon, but not quite the same. My Saturday ritual is wrapping up for the … [Read more...] about Apple Bacon Kuchen
Pasta with Gorgonzola, Apples and Walnuts
When I travel, one of my greatest joys is sampling as much of the local food as possible. But on long trips, even I get a little weary. Sometimes I crave more familiar flavors, sometimes I am just too tired to search out a specialty restaurant and just want what’s close. And sometimes, this pays off. I had amazing, perfect pizza in Toledo, Spain because … [Read more...] about Pasta with Gorgonzola, Apples and Walnuts
Chicken Pecan Bites with Blue Cheese Dip
Every community, particularly in the South, has those handful of classic community cookbooks that everyone seems to own, or haveaccess to, or just know about. They are the reference points for the community table. Compiled by church auxiliaries, symphony leagues, historic societies, these treasure troves bind a community through the most essential love we all share. Food. … [Read more...] about Chicken Pecan Bites with Blue Cheese Dip
Bobotie (South African Curried Beef and Lamb Casserole)
In my family, when we travel, we all have assignments. Subjects to learn about, information to share with the group. Yes, homework for vacation. Laugh all you want, but it has made for some really interesting trips. I am generally given the topic of food. I search out restaurants, food customs, typical local fare and markets. And the training of my … [Read more...] about Bobotie (South African Curried Beef and Lamb Casserole)
Drunk Tank Shrimp
I dug into the archives for this recipe. When I was fresh out of graduate school, living in my first apartment, this was a dinner party staple for me. I guess I thought it was sophisticated, cooking with liquor. I always cooked it in my one ceramic baking dish, and served it with rice. I have no idea where the recipe came from, but I copied it out into my vine-patterned … [Read more...] about Drunk Tank Shrimp
