If you’ve refreshed your kitchen this month and straightened up your freezer, you’re ready to roll! It’s organized and fresh — so let’s keep it that way. If you were a little troubled during your freezer cleanout and found yourself thinking, “When did I buy that?” or “I didn’t even know I had this … […]
One of the simplest ways to cook and make delicious meals is to eat what’s in season. You don't have to do much to produce at its peak — it already tastes great! This month, take a few minutes to refresh your Menu with seasonal ingredients, and I'll help you spark ideas for simple ways to prepare […]
Think about a space you love. A comfortable place that makes you feel relaxed and happy. Maybe it's your backyard or a reading nook in your home — it’s your sanctuary. Connect with the energy you feel when you’re in this special space and create the same connection to your kitchen. A kitchen you love […]
It's the season of renewal and fresh starts. Spring is the perfect time to peek in your kitchen and think about your eating habits to make space for a new, delicious season. Check in with Your Freezer Start by taking a look inside your freezer. Use up what you have and toss out what you […]
Savor Summer All Year Long — And Save Money A Quick Alternative to Canning For years, I canned tomatoes at the end of summer. It was wonderful all winter long to have tomatoes packed at their peak, and my friend Kathleen and I turned canning into a fun tradition. But once I had kids, the […]
Make an Easy Dinner with a Few Simple Plates We know dinnertime rolls around every day, yet it’s so easy to let it slip your mind until the last minute. When you don’t have a plan, I hope this idea helps you pull together an easy dinner everyone will love. Instead of dialing up takeout, […]
Fresh Pasta, Family Fun, and Fabulous Meals Making fresh pasta is more than cooking — it’s an experience. Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend activity with family or friends or just want to try something new, pasta-making brings people together — and the pasta is delicious. I don’t make it as often as I’d […]
Maybe You’ve Seen the Post About the Italian Chocolate Hazelnut Spread … … crafted with pure cocoa and olive oil — no palm oil here. The French have their own take — just as delicious and just as pure. The French Chocolate Hazelnut Spread: Pure Simplicity This gourmet French spread, made by renowned chocolatier Michel […]
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A Rewarding Snack Before Dinner In a recent post, I discussed the apéritif — how this delightful custom can help maintain healthy eating habits and foster meaningful connections. You can read about The Apéritif — Return to The Table style here. In this post, I will show how to use the apéritif to appease kids […]
Learning Simple Sauces from a French chef As I mentioned above, here is the original version of the recipe by Alain Ducasse. I hope this post not only gives you inspiration for a delightfully easy-to-make gourmet sauce but also sparks your intuition and ideas for how you can modify recipes into simpler to prepare versions.
