I’ve been delinquent in posting new recipes, and I’m sorry. I like to joke that I’m an “occasional lawyer,” but the truth is I’m actually a full-time lawyer, and right now the lawyer thing is kicking my butt. Being busy at work means less time in the kitchen! But I have a few great things… Read More Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread
It’s hard to believe that August is about to end. I’m not really sure what happened to the summer … my trip to Italy seems like a million years ago. Being busy at work makes the time fly by. I’ve barely had time to catch up on the too-many food magazines I subscribe to. But… Read More Chicken and Corn Soup with Jalepeño-Herb Salsa
A year ago today, I posted my go-to recipe for Fresh Tomato Sauce. Which means (1) you should make that sauce, and (2) it’s tomato season again! I got back from Italy (where every tomato is a sweet-tasting gem) and poof! The mountains and mountains of tomatoes – heirlooms, cherry, homegrown, take your pick –… Read More Tomato Zucchini Rice Gratin
I’ve returned from my second trip to Italy! Last year I spent New Year’s in Rome, and this time I spent my summer vacation in Milan and Sardinia. The trip was very different from last year’s trip to Rome. Rome is a massive city with over 2,000 years of history to explore. Milan is the… Read More Milan and Sardinia
I have two exciting things to share with you today. (1) This cake, which can be best described as a better – nay, the best – take on shortcake. I made it for my own birthday, after being inspired by a very similar cake made by Gesine Bullock-Prado. What makes it so great? Chiffon cake… Read More Shortcake Cake