I appreciate that, given my infrequent posting, some may be tiring of the fact that nearly everything I post involves pesto. BUT I have found a new use . . . or a combination of other recipes. It is summer after all.* So, what do you get when you cross a pizza withPesto Pea Salad? Yummy, […]
Last weekend I went to Toronto, and as it turns out, I found the perfect sandwich. Our first full day in Toronto was a little crazy, and we needed to find a late lunch. We wandered into a little French cafe – Jules Bistro – and I knew it was going to be good – it […]
I promised photos of the Spice Market in Istanbul . . . the photos speak for themselves. And, yes. It smells like it looks, only better.
There is a little Thai restaurant that my mom and used to go to for lunch in Madison (the name escapes me right now) and it had the BEST Thai curry. I have been searching for a comparable recipe for years, and I think I’ve found it. This simple dish brings all of the flavor […]
Since the weather here in Milwaukee is terrible – we’re talking 44 degrees, wind, and rain – I intend to stay inside all weekend cooking and reading; I hope to have a new batch of recipes ready for posting. We’re not that far into fall, and I have already exhausted my favorites, including Roasted Squash […]
(Haiga Sophia, Istanbul) The best vacation ever was also the best honeymoon ever, which was preceded by the best wedding ever. (I may be biased.) Part of the best honeymoon ever was the cooking class during our stay in Istanbul, Turkey. The first thing people do is crinkle their face, and say, “Istanbul? What made […]
Ok – this sounds so good! I am going to try it this week. I think with a salad, and a nice sauvignon blanc with fresh peaches sliced into the wine… I am in love with the Geyser Peak Sauvignon right now; its a good price and easy to find. Also, since aged balsamic isn’t in […]
This sounds so delicious to celebrate the rest of summer. Mango-Peach Sangria Recipe – John Besh | Food & Wine Shared via AddThis
So, not only do I have a problem with using the oven, I avoid it. I mean, really. What is the point of baking a pasta dish that is perfectly good without the extra step. Case in point, Penne with Corn, Zucchini and Basil. Sounds delicious. It does not, however, sound like I need to […]
Mom’s birthday dinner party, which was a month ago today (yikes), turned out great – lots of friends, food, and even more wine. Above is the menu that my enormously talented sister,Samantha, created. It has become a tradition that every time there is company for dinner at our house (read as: on holidays and Mom’s […]
