As always, spring has returned to us complete with a kaleidoscope of flowers, chilly nights and warm days. Not to mention rivers of pollen. Spring is such a brief and busy season. The fruit trees rush to bloom and bees zoom around in a flurry to pollenate. Winter, refusing to be ignored, keeps a tight […]
‘Round the Table: Scones, This Side of the Pond
March 8, 2018 By
British scones and American scones are quite different. And the debate can quickly become bitter. British scones are not as sweet and American scones usually contain more butter. British scones tend to be light fluffy and round while American’s love a triangular scone dotted with fruity add-ins. American scones tend to be a self-contained snack, […]
Grilled Cheese: Comfort, Grown Up
March 1, 2018 By
Perhaps of all the comfort food, a grilled cheese sandwich is the comfiest. What other food evokes memories of childhood lunch like a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of tomato soup? There is no “right way” to make a grilled cheese. A cast iron skillet is a great vehicle for creating a yummy grilled […]
Round the Table: Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
February 15, 2018 By
I’ve always thought of Chicken and Dumplings as a distinctly southern dish. As it turns out, I was wrong. Apparently most of America enjoys Chicken and Dumplings, even if we don’t all agree on what Dumplings actually are. There is apparently an on-going war between Dumpling camps; there are those that love slicks (or sliders) […]
‘Round the Table: Healthy Options for Hearty Foods
February 1, 2018 By
Who doesn’t love granola bars, quick breads and muffins? But sadly, these “health foods” are often loaded with simple carbs, unhealthy fats and too much sugar. This collection of granola bars, quick breads and muffins relies on healthy ingredients such as whole wheat flour, fruits puree and nuts. Best of all, these recipes make it […]
‘Round the Table: Purple Foods: Trendy and Healthy
January 25, 2018 By
The Pantone Color Institute is… well, honestly, I’m not entirely sure what it is. On their website, the Institute explains that “the Pantone Institute helps people and companies make the most informed decisions about color for their brands or products. Whether it is color trend forecasting, brand color development, custom color solutions or product palette […]
Round the Table: O, Those Dirty, Delicious Leeks!
January 18, 2018 By
Garlic, onions, shallots and leeks are all cousins in the great allium family. Each has their own distinctive characteristic and flavor profile. Garlic and onions are like those cousins you see every weekend at grandmother’s house, but shallots and leeks are those distant cousins that only appear once or twice a year and seem exotic […]
Round the Table: Vinaigrette DIYs for any salad
January 11, 2018 By
Making your own salad dressing is one of life’s simpler pleasures and unlike most of those simple pleasures, it’s quite easy. Basic vinaigrette dressings are not an exact science and don’t require any fancy gadgets or ingredients. Measurements can be inexact or tweaked to your personal taste; nothing is set in stone. After the New […]
‘Round the Table: Solutions for Your Resolutions
January 4, 2018 By
It’s a brand new year! Have you made any of those pesky resolutions? Did you promise yourself you would “eat better” or “lose weight?” I know I did. Once again, I’ve promised myself that I would lose those extra pounds and once and for all kick that nasty sugar habit. Of course the New Year […]
‘Round the Table: Brunch to Bring in the New Year
December 28, 2017 By
Some of us know that the first morning of the new year is not our finest hour. We may have over-indulged, over-imbibed and in general over-done it. Or perhaps, the end of the year finds you tucked away in bed with a good book and a cup of cocoa. Whatever your camp, I think we […]
