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 →
Sourdough Black Forest Cake
In our home, one of our favorite cakes for special occasions is Black Forest Cake, a scrumptious torte made from layers of dark chocolate cake, sour cherries, and cherry-flavored Read More →
A Recipe: Pumpkin Custard for the Thanksgiving Table
Pumpkin custard, faintly sweet and deeply nourishing, finds its way to our Thanksgiving table each year. One of my favorite desserts, pumpkin custard is suitable for those who Read More →
nostalgia for summer: flaugnarde with roasted berries
Flaugnarde, a sort of rustic custard reminiscent of classic cherry clafoutis, sweetened our breakfast table this week. It’s a simple dessert, flaugnarde. Fresh cream, Read More →
a vintage recipe: cream of chicken soup
Cream of chicken soup, real cream of chicken soup, doesn’t come from a red and white can, folks. Real cream of chicken soup is homemade, from scratch and lovingly tended as it Read More →
Recipe: Homemade Orange Creamsicles
Creamsicles. Don't you love them? I mean, really now, how can you not adore them in all their icy, creamy glory. And when you taste homemade creamsicle, you'll never miss the Read More →
A Recipe: Fresh Herb Frittata
Herb Fritattas, fluffy and light, are remarkably versatile and when hens in the valley are producing at their height and the farmers market is chugging along, we often find four Read More →
Sourdough French Toast with Maple and Cinnamon
French toast enjoys a wide and varied history, and food history enthusiasts will find that the combination of beaten egg, day-old bread and good seasonings pop up in the Read More →
Recipe: Olive Oil Ice Cream with Blood Oranges
Olive oil ice cream with blood oranges, inspired by these olive oil recipes, recently found its way to our kitchen with our first bottles of fresh, raw milk for the year. In this Read More →













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