Mushroom Love!

Mushroom Love!

February; it’s kind of a strange month as we’re in the throes of winter and we REALLY want spring. Thankfully we can consume lots of chocolate because of Valentines Day, and that helps. You know what else can help? Warm, delicious, sexy, buttery, Duxelle....

Old Friends

I recently experienced the loss of a dear friend. We were pals for over 50 years and in spite of frequently living somewhere hard to get to, she was always there for me and always on my mind. It’s so easy to forget all the ways we are connected to each other, but when...

Emerging

My darlings! It feels like it’s been forever but finally we can start to see the light. Thanks to the incredible strength and fortitude of so very many wonderful humans, here in the US we’re starting to see the end of this horrible pandemic. I know we’re all hoping...

August!

My darlings, welcome to August. The month of glorious fruit, too much sun, and a lot of eating outside. I’m including a couple of recipes for your August – or anytime – enjoyment. These are great as you can tailor the amount you use to your needs, and no one has to be...

ASPARAGUS and PROSCIUTTO ROLLS

ASPARAGUS and PROSCIUTTO ROLLS The combination of flavors in this recipe will make you and your friends very, very happy! To serve 4, you’ll need: 1 lb. fresh asparagus, ends trimmed (cut, break, peel – whichever works for you) 4 oz. sliced prosciutto (good quality...

BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

BASIC VINAIGRETTE DRESSING This is a template for a great dressing – you can add different mustard, a little honey, balsamic vinegar rather than red – use this as your guideline.  1/3 cup red wine vinegar  1 tablespoon prepared Dijon-style mustard  1/2 teaspoon...