Category Archives: Recipes

Splendid Simplicity

In Praise Of Concentrated Flavors I’m gloating over the end of summer bounty in my kitchen, revealing in overflowing bowls of tomatoes, a peck (ok, more like half a peck) of peppers, a sack of handsome potatoes, some striped Delicate … Continue reading

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Last Gasp Gardening

Savoring The End Of Season Harvest Yesterday I gathered several gallons of tomatoes in various shades of orange, red, tan, black, and green. Carefully washed and dried, they now nest in cardboard egg cartons on the counter where I can … Continue reading

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Ultimate Comfort Food

Nourishment At The Tail End Of Life I recently moved my ailing mom into my bedroom suite and created a little bed-sit for myself in the connecting sun room. We both love our new nests, which are bright with southern … Continue reading

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Fresh Food With A French Twist

Fabulous French Takes On Gardenly Meals Recently, I’ve been delightedly cooking from a reprint of a classic cookbook called Simple French Food. While not well known to the general public, the author, Richard Olney, was extremely influential among chefs and … Continue reading

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