I hope everyone had a great long weekend. I think it’s safe to say that the mild winter we’ve been experiencing on the East Coast is officially over. And after avoiding illness all winter, my luck finally ran out – I was sick with a pesky cold all weekend. And being sick can only mean one… Read More Minestrone and Meatball Soup
Some people find it odd that brussels sprouts are my favorite vegetable. I’ve been known to roast them, or braise them in a balsamic vinegar mixture, and then eat them like candy. I swear, there are at least a few people in this world who agree with me – in fact, I recently heard Alton Brown say during his… Read More Pasta with Cauliflower and Brussels Sprouts
I got a lot of great feedback from my last post, Caramel Walnut Pie. I again proved my earlier theory right: healthy stuff is boring, people would rather see the sweet stuff. Well, I can’t make the sweet stuff every week, otherwise I’ll double in size. So what do you eat after Caramel Walnut Pie? … Read More Soupe au Pistou (Provençal Vegetable Soup with Pistou)
Not too long ago I waxed poetic on the superiority of all things tomato. Well, this year’s tomato season is coming to an end. It’s a sad, sad thing, but it’s something we must accept. Soon you’ll be seeing all sorts of apple and pumpkin recipes on here, and I’ll be as happy as I… Read More Greek Village Salad (Horiatiki Salata)
In the words of Bon Appetit, “Bow down and pay your respects to the crown jewel of summer.” This is, as I see it, one of the greatest times of year. Why? Because it’s tomato season! I love tomatoes. Growing up, August meant getting the world’s best tomatoes from my grandfather’s vegetable garden. Now, every year… Read More Fresh Tomato Sauce