The temporary hiatus was really a wonderful vacation – no email, no blog posting, and (mostly) no internet. I feel rested and relaxed. I like having a break from my normal routine. Upon return, the routine seems not quite so routine. I didn’t get much chance to cook while I was away. Just one batch of anise biscotti. My sister didn’t...

Heading Away Mike and I are heading off for a mini-vacation. We’re going to San Francisco for a few days! Luckily this is not in the flight path of that Icelandic volcano‘s eruption. I’ll see you when we return, full of new stories to share.

Sometimes, I just want to eat my meal out of one bowl. I don’t want to fuss with a salad plate, or a side dish. I want everything to be concise. Compact. Together in a nice little package. Somehow, eating out of one bowl doesn’t necessarily mean that the recipe is simple and compact. Usually when I eat out of one bowl, I manage to dirty...

I can’t believe that I’m already at my 50th post! Even though only a few short months have gone by, I’m marveling at how much this blog has developed, and has helped me to develop. The things coming out of our kitchen are increasingly creative and contain more layers of flavor. I’m exploring and trying new recipes and ingredients...