How’s your kitchen economy? After taking an accounting of food costs, I decided to pause, head back to my cookbook library for wisdom, wit and simple, fresh meals. To begin, who better than MFK Fisher and her simple Gaspacho Soup–cooking with grace and economy. Continue reading Gaspacho Soup
Oh happy days! Daylight Saving Time is here, signaling Spring is on the way, the promise of warm days ahead. Ah, but I am little ahead of myself… there are still some chilly days ahead in March. The Feel Good Bowl is one to keep on the menu–a little gem to chase the chilly winds of March. Continue reading The Feel Good Bowl
So, you are on your own at home tonight for dinner and you have to stop at the market. Idea: how about a classic California cuisine inspired salad with warm, creamy baked goat cheese, fresh herbs and greens, tossed in a true French vinaigrette? Yes, a single little jewel of a salad is on the menu, please join me. Continue reading Baked Goat Cheese & Market Greens
We all enjoy a little something to warm our spirits about now, during the last chilly weeks of winter, yes, a warming bowl of stew will do. Beef Fricassee, a family classic recipe from the Bijouxs cookbook. Continue reading Beef Fricassee
This is an ode to the beautiful salads of the Ottolenghi Restaurant–Roasted Beet Salad, a little sweetheart of a salad. Continue reading Roasted Beet Salad
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