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Live Well, Live Like a Dog
Life lessons from a dog, you wonder?? Yes, absolutely. Here are a few of my favorites: Take satisfaction in a job well done, and make work fun. Our dog, Splash didn’t just get the morning paper; she...
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Rural England at its Best – Including a Shepherd’s Pie
When I lived in England, my American friends often inquired about our home across the pond. My response was that “I live in the Shire” – J.R.R. Tolkien’s magical green land, bordered by rivers and...
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Carnitas Tacos – with a Trio of Dried Chilis
Years ago, a friend walked into my office at lunchtime and promised to take me to the world’s best carnitas. “The best? Really?” (Now who could argue with that offer?) So, off we went, to a tired...
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Lille – A Macaron Mecca
Wandering the streets of Lille, you begin to wonder how this small French city sustains a patisserie on virtually every corner. Are the locals required to eat in a patisserie as least once daily? Or is...
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A Malvern Hills Ramble – Sustained by Hearty Granola
If the word “ramble” brings to mind someone droning on without focus, you are probably not English. In England and elsewhere in the United Kingdom, a “ramble” is a walk. One “rambles” the public...
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“Hope Chest” Root Vegetable Baskets — Celebrating 20 Successful Years!!
A group of busy women were looking for efficient ways to raise money for our favorite charity: the Constance Morris House, a Chicago area shelter for victims of domestic violence. We had tired of...
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Tamale Party – a.k.a. Bridge-Playing Gringos Tackle Tamales (Part 1 of 2)
Last week our bridge group (16 of us) descended on our kitchen to make tamales – with time off for a bit of bridge, loads of fun and, of course, some serious eating and drinking. How did a group …...
View ArticleEvening Cocktails – The Essentials
Growing up in my family meant time out for a cocktail at the end of the day. I knew Dad was home from work when I heard the clink of the glass rod against the wall of the cocktail pitcher. … Continue...
View ArticleAsparagus Tarts with Panko Crust
It is spring in Michigan, the time of year when I get a bit of a green tinge from eating too much local asparagus. And, since I planted my very own crop last year, this is a special season as …...
View ArticleQuarantine Recipe Series: Dutch Pea Soup
If you are a regular follower of this blog, you are probably expecting a challenging recipe gleaned from my travels around the world – something that will stretch and expand your cooking skills or make...
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