Apple-Blueberry Pie

I’m excited to be back after several months of “lockdown.”   I’m not exactly sure why I wasn’t able to bring myself to blog during this period.  I wasn’t able to focus on much of anything other than the tragic and very frightening matter at hand.  Food was no longer enjoyable to me.  Just like you, … Continue reading

Pignoli (Pine Nuts) Cookies

There’s two day left for Holiday cookies, and these are quick and easy.  Actually, I don’t need a holiday to enjoy these cookies.  I make them all throughout the year.  They remind me more of Sunday dinners, rather than Christmas or New Year’s.  You could always count on a relative to bring an assortment of … Continue reading

Gail’s Cheesecake

“The best cheesecake ever!” Make this cheesecake recipe, and I can just about guarantee you that this is the comment you will enthusiastically receive, over and over by everyone who has even a single bite.  I’m not bragging.  It’s not my recipe.  I just want you to try this particular recipe and compare. This recipe … Continue reading

Gluten Free Blueberry Cobbler

Who goes on a retreat and comes back with recipes (along with a sense of peace and well-being )?  I do, of course!   Especially when the food served was nothing short of spectacular. We were told ahead of time that it would be vegetarian, with gluten free and dairy free options.  I can totally enjoy eating … Continue reading

Pasta with Asparagus and Peas (Primavera)

Pasta Primavera can typically be made using all, or some, of Spring’s finest bounty.  My favorite way, however, of making this dish is with asparagus and fresh spring peas.   The simple flavors of asparagus and peas go so well together, especially when sautéed with shallots, garlic, olive oil and butter.   All you need after that … Continue reading

Beef Bone Broth

If you haven’t heard by now of all the health benefits of bone broth, then it’ s time to take note.   We’ve all heard the scientific evidence that chicken soup really does have healing powers. Our mothers were right to force feed us homemade chicken soup when we were sick, More and more research is … Continue reading