Over the last few years, I’ve enjoyed a low-key Superbowl. I hosted a few exceptionally fun ladies-only Superbowl Parties when I lived in NYC (during which I made things like the best brisket ever and a sweet potato black bean chili), but perhaps I’ve welcomed the break from the pressures of entertaining since moving out west. For this year’s… Read More Popcorn Toffee Crack Bars
Portland – with its very rainy reputation – surprised me this weekend with lovely, mostly sunny weather which just begged to be take advantage of. So there were long walks, workouts, dinners out, and brunch at Sweedeedee with some absolutely fabulous salted honey pie (seriously, I’m already researching recipes so I can recreate it in my… Read More Squash on Toast
Hello again! I’d say it’s been far too long since my last post, but that would be an understatement. Sometimes life gets in the way, but I’m back in the kitchen and excited to be blogging again. There have been a few big changes in my life since I last posted. The biggest change? I… Read More Blue Cheese and Chive Gougères (or, Pâte à Chew makes Pâte à Choux )
Pâte à Chew lives! Sorry, I’ve been terribly busy with life lately, and haven’t been cooking much (or at all). But I made time this past holiday weekend to make a quick and hearty soup to keep us warm during this cold northeast winter. I love lentil soup. It’s healthy, it’s easy to make, it… Read More Lentil Soup with Sausage, Chard and Pecornio
For someone who bakes as much as I do, it is impossible to choose an all-time favorite dessert. It depends on the season, it depends on my mood, it depends on my stress level, and so on. But as far as cakes go, I do have an all-time favorite: carrot cake. I will pick it… Read More Traditional, Darn-Good Carrot Cake