Carrot Spice Birthday Cake
The May issue of Cooking Light is a goldmine of cake recipes, including a wonderful carrot cake. As always, I couldn’t resist making my own editorial adjustments, replacing cinnamon with…
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British Cuisine
Vindication at last! I’d be a disappointment to the Crown if I didn’t take the opportunity to gloat, for one glorious, undignified moment, over the recent victory of British cuisine….
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Profiteroles
So classic, so elegant – the way the dark sweet chocolate sauce pours in a liquid gloss over the gorgeous little puffed pastries filled with cream…a trio of them, like…
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Taking Cuisine to a New Extreme
No, it’s not the latest episode of Fear Factor…it’s Extreme Cuisine by “food” writer Jerry Hopkins. Now, I consider myself pretty adventurous when it comes to food, but I have…
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Girlfriends Kitchen
Quite possibly one of the best food/retail innovations in a long time. Thanks to a series of new franchises springing up across the country, you can now get a few…
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Mushroom Tartlets
My stint with the Junior League was short-lived – one of those fleeting relationships that, in spite of it all, still managed to leave a pleasant taste in my mouth….
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The 7 Question Interview – Chef Justin Kurtz – Babette’s Cafe – Atlanta, GA
If you have heard of Babette’s Cafe, it is time to give a whirl. Some folks know it just for their incredible brunch, but they have a very loyal neighborhood…
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Olive Nera – Venice, Italy
My most recent trip was memorable for many reasons, but one of the highlights was my visit to Oliver Nera. Owner Isabella treats you like family, who clearly takes pride…
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The 7 Question Interview – Chef Devon Junkin – BO-beau kitchen + bar – Ocean Beach, CA
The atmosphere is classy but casual and the overall aesthetic is very well thought out. It has an upscale rustic vibe with hipster accents like string lights. They offer French…
