Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
Our weeks of staying close to home have helped me appreciate little things more–how a few bright red tulips or golden daffodils in a yard brighten the whole space. How neighbors waving hello from their porches bring my walks an old-fashioned feel of friendliness. A–Read more
Sometimes a pan of chocolate brownies can lead to deep decision making—Who wants the corners with crunchy edges or who’s asking for the middle pieces with soft pillowy insides? These chocolate brownie cookies make those kinds of choices irrelevant. Round in shape, they offer the–Read more
Fall weather makes me nostalgic. I’ve been looking through old photographs of our family recently, smiling at faces smiling at me through the years. Classic movies sound like a good idea for the longer nights, and foods that have comforted us over the years start–Read more
Brownies are a classic picnic dessert. They’re casual, chocolate-y, easy to transport and share, and maybe a tad decadent. When two types of cherries and some chocolate chips get added to the batter, they rise to another level of summer bliss. Cherry chocolate brownies are–Read more
Imagine a crunchy sugar cookie crust topped with fresh strawberries. Glazed with a barely sweet mixture of citrus-scented jam, this fresh strawberry tart brings that imaginary taste to reality. I was intrigued when I saw a recipe for a fresh strawberry tart in the 1990–Read more
Last weekend we celebrated a family birthday with a small but festive brunch. Our menu included a cheesy egg casserole along with crunchy green salad. Ellen contributed cornmeal drop biscuits and a beautiful chocolate and vanilla layer cake adorned with sprinkles. Somewhere within our meal–Read more