Seasonal recipes for today's kitchen
We just returned from a few days in Mexico, a welcome time in warm climes with soft sand and blue skies. Each evening during our stay, we’d hear a knock on the door for a delivery of warm tea and pieces of chocolate. The candies–Read more
On Tuesday we celebrated one month of having our granddaughter Rose in our lives. We had a lot to be happy about, as she is a sweet, mellow, beautiful baby. So we baked a homemade chocolate cake with glossy, rich chocolate frosting. Then we told–Read more
August is peak peach season in Colorado. Every year I am elated when the beautiful, blushing fruit appears at the markets. Palisade peaches are not just a feast for the eyes; their intoxicating aroma and sun-kissed flavor make them into fuzzy summer treasures. So I–Read more
Fresh cherries and blueberries have been abundant at the market lately, sure signs that summer and its celebrations are upon us. Recently, we have fallen for a summery cake that is golden yellow and brimming with fresh fruit. Featuring a batter rich in notes of–Read more
A slice of sweetness can make strong memories. These Mississippi Mud bars bring together some flavors of Easters past: pecan-studded Goldbrick eggs, fluffy marshmallow insides of filled bunnies, the chocolate coating on– almost everything. Somewhat like brownies topped with marshmallows and then a rich chocolate–Read more
Pears have a standing gig in our winter fruit bowl. We eat them on yogurt, with cereal, in salads, and with cheese and nuts after dinner. And we love them in fruit desserts, too. I’ve written about the magical pear tart we like to treat–Read more