Ruth Reichl’s Gingerbread from “Delicious”

July 17, 2014

I have loved every one of Ruth Reichl’s memoirs; all filled with warmth, humor and wonderful  recipes.  Her latest book is her first novel, starring a woman named Billie, who, like Ruth; lost her job when her legendary food magazine’s publisher decided to  close up shop.  (“Delicious” in the book, “Gourmet” magazine in real life.) […]

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Jamie Oliver’s Roasted Asparagus with Cherry Tomatoes, Black Olives, and Basil

July 8, 2014

Celebrity British chef Jamie Oliver is a rock star in the culinary world.  He started cooking in his parents pub at age 8, and went on to become famous on the BBC with the hit show “The Naked Chef”.  In addition to writing bestselling cook books and opening a string of successful restaurants, he launched […]

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Best-Ever Foolproof Barbecued Ribs

June 30, 2014

I have been lucky enough to be treated to fabulous ribs from Master Barbecuers (take a bow, Mr. Deggelman) with years of experience. My husband, however, prefers not to see his dinner in its raw form; just please hand him a plate of something  hot and wonderful and he’s happy. No male ego issue here. […]

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Bacon and Green Chili Quiche

June 25, 2014

You know you’ve got a good recipe when you make it two weekends in a row!  This was great for Father’s Day (real men DO eat quiche!) and then the following week for a birthday party at the beach. If you use purchased frozen pie crust it really takes no time at all to throw […]

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Quinoa Salad with Grilled Corn, Tomatoes, and Cilantro

June 15, 2014

Here’s another great salad for your barbecue .  The chile, lime, cilantro and cumin make this a perfect partner for Mexican dishes, like tequila marinated chicken or shrimp.  Although we had this last night with the Asian Grilled Salmon recipe (on Heronearth) and it was just divine ; I’ll be doing those two together all summer. […]

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Sunday Reflections

June 8, 2014

“Apologizing does not always mean that you’re wrong and the other person is right.  It just means that you value your friendship more than your ego.” “Dream as if you will live forever.  Live as if you will die today.”  James Dean “If you were born without wings, do nothing to prevent them from growing.”   […]

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Farro, Cherry, and Walnut Salad

June 3, 2014

One of the many reasons to celebrate spring is the return of fresh cherries! This recipe, courtesy of Ruth Cousineau, combines sweet, juicy cherries, crunchy celery and a mustardy dressing with healthy farro  for a great summer salad. This is a perfect side dish for grilled meats or fish. If you can’t find farro, substitute […]

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Chopped Kale Salad with Prosciutto and Figs from “Giada” in Las Vegas

May 28, 2014

Giada De Laurentiis is the first woman celebrity chef to open her own restaurant in Las Vegas, and calls it the “Italian restaurant of my dreams.”  It is located in the new boutique hotel The Cromwell with a floor to ceiling view of the Bellagio fountains.  She has overseen every detail of the menu and […]

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Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with Leeks

May 23, 2014

In our house we have evolved over the last few years into a tradition of  ‘Martini Night” on Fridays..a festive way to start the weekend!  I have learned that if I’m cooking dinner, it needs to be something simple as it won’t be getting much attention for obvious reasons.  This is a recipe I have […]

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Bistro Chicken with Mustard and Bacon

May 15, 2014

My sister Leslie gave me a cook book for my birthday (always a good idea!) by David Lebovitz called My Paris Kitchen, and what a wonderful culinary memior it is! David worked for 13 years at Chez Panisse and then moved to Paris over a decade ago. This big beautiful book is filled with stories […]

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