Pears are a fruit I believe is under-utilized. Delicate and fragile, there are lots of varieties on the store shelves in fall, and I love their fragrant sweetness and buttery texture when perfectly ripe. This recipe came when I bought a case of pears at Costco and was suddenly pear-inundated; a bit of “my eyes … More Maple and Spice Poached Pears
I love cooking with cast iron. I can remember my first cooking experiences, being just tall enough to turn the chicken in the old cast iron fry pan. I must have been about 7 years old and I remember the sizzle of the floured chicken pieces hitting the hot Crisco and bacon grease (didn’t all … More Cast-Iron Roasted Potatoes
Quiche Lorraine A perfect brunch, potluck or dinner dish this Quiche Lorraine is a classic french flan, with bacon and green scallion in a creamy rich custard. This recipe has been revised from a Good housekeeping recipe my great Aunt passed on to me and is rich and pretty decadent. The problem with a lot of … More Quiche Lorraine
This weekend at the farmers market we picked up some wonderful Artisan bread – roasted garlic and rosemary. Of course the first thing I did when I got home was make a giant grilled cheese sandwich with full fat cheese and it was delicious, but by the end of the night, I have a good portion … More Breakfast Italiano
