A friend posted a photo of a bunch of old Encyclopedia Brittanica's thrown on the street corner for recycling. To think those were put to good use when I was in a grade school and now they're just a relic from the past. I feel the same way towards cookbooks. My mom's kitchen shelves were overflowing with tons of cookbooks- battered and dog-earred- from which she cooked almost every day. These days, many cookbooks have turned into gorgeous coffee table books, on display for the beautiful photography and nothing more. Why? Because, … [Read more...]
$150 Amazon.com Gift Card #Giveaway
March 6, 2015 By 77 Comments
It's time for another giveaway. I know I'm ready for one. After all of the snow in the northeast, I'm setting my sights on a new blender to start making spring smoothies. I might finally break down and by the highly-regarded Vitamix.... What's on your wish list? Anything for your kitchen? Whatever your needs, chances are, you'll have good luck finding it on Amazon.com. And, you'll get to read consumer reviews of the products so you can make very educated decisions before you click purchase. So, what are you waiting … [Read more...]
Compost Quiche
March 4, 2015 By 3 Comments
I was at a loss at dinnertime. I had nothing planned. It was 6:15pm and were all walking in the door after a long day. Sound familiar? This was our family scenario the other night. Oh, and I should add that we had little to no food in the fridge because I had been away. So, what to do when you’re in a pinch and you don’t feel like rushing to the market or ordering in? Make a quiche- a custard containing milk and eggs that’s poured into an open pie crust Chances are you have eggs, milk and cheese in your fridge. Lucky … [Read more...]
Pur Water
February 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Two articles I wrote for Pur Water have just been published. As you might have guessed, the main topic is WATER. First and foremost, as we all hopefully know by now, drinking plenty of water is crucial for a healthy existence. But, have you ever thought about the importance of water in the baking and cooking process? To check out my latest article over on the Pur website where I provide an overview of the role water plays in the kitchen, click here! My second article transports you to the dimly-lit relaxation room of … [Read more...]
