Maple Pecan Pie is, perhaps, my favorite of the classic Thanksgiving pies. Pecan pie has always been a favorite (though I'm fond of pumpkin custard, too). Growing up, my Read More →
Red Currant Pie with Buttered Sourdough Crust
July 13, 2012 | by | 14 Comments
Currant pie, sweet and tart with a hint of cinnamon, rounds out the desserts on my summertime table. Currants offer an old-fashioned charm, and I look forward to their brief and Read More →
My Favorite Asparagus Soup
March 25, 2012 | by | 35 Comments
When spring inches its way forward, there is one recipe that I invariably prepare: asparagus soup. It's creamy, but light, and rich with the grassy green herbaceous flavor of Read More →
Sole Meuniere
March 22, 2012 | by | 9 Comments
Sole meunière is heavenly – slightly crispy, dripping with brown butter and infused with lemon and parsley. For all its flavor of citrus, butter and fresh parsley, sole Read More →
Reader Questions: Cure Tooth Decay with Ramiel Nagel (Part I)
March 12, 2012 | by | 10 Comments
Do you think that tooth decay is genetic? Or that teeth cannot be remineralized? For this week’s Reader Question and Answer session, I chat with Ramiel Nagel, author of Cure Read More →
Rabbit in Riesling with Winter Vegetables & Fresh Herbs
January 9, 2011 | by | 1 Comment
It’s cold where I live. Very cold. Very very cold. But beautiful, too. And here, where snow graces our mountain town nine and sometimes ten months of the year, you learn to Read More →
a recipe for good luck: creamed collard greens
December 28, 2010 | by | 8 Comments
Looking for a collard greens recipe to bring a little luck to your new year? In this traditional recipe for creamed collards, collard greens are gently simmered in fresh cream Read More →
a recipe: homemade yogurt & spelt crackers
October 26, 2010 | by | 20 Comments
Homemade crackers are well-loved in our home – rustic, flavorful and tender, they’ve become a favorite of both visiting children and adults. While preparing homemade Read More →
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