Leek and Potato Soup

Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking After posting a recipe from Stanley Tucci’s cookbook, my mind naturally went to Julia Child, where he played her husband in the 2009 film, “Julie and Julia.”  I love this movie for the cast, humor and plot.  Afterall, Julie is a blogger, who takes on the task of cooking … Continue reading

Pasta with Mushrooms from “The Tucci Table”

Try as I might to refrain, I’m often tempted to purchase a new cookbook (or two) if I find myself intrigued by an author, or concept, or just about anything that will push me into the “I’ve got to have it” mode.  This time it was Stanley Tucci’s travel/culinary series on CNN, entitled “Searching for Italy,”  that … Continue reading